The people accountable for The Plant Institute Inc.
The Plant Institute Inc. is a Utah-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 92-3514746) advancing sustainable landscape stewardship through scientific research, education, and applied innovation. Our officers below carry legal and fiduciary responsibility for the organization.
Accountable to the mission, the public, and the IRS.
Current board officers.
The Plant Institute Inc. is governed by a board of directors. The officers listed below serve in the roles required of every Utah nonprofit corporation under Utah Code §16-6a.
PRESIDENT
Benjamin Behunin
Leads the organization's research direction, public-facing voice, and strategic partnerships. Holds final authority on programmatic decisions.
SECRETARY
Blake Lewis
Maintains the organization's records, board minutes, and corporate filings. Responsible for governance documentation and compliance.
TREASURER
Pauline Behunin
Oversees the organization's finances, IRS Form 990 filings, restricted-fund accounting, and annual budget. Co-signatory on financial accounts.
Officer biographies, advisory roster, and additional board members will be added as the organization expands. To contact the board, email info@plantinstitute.org.
Public-record information about the organization.
For grant applications, press, and donors performing due diligence.
LEGAL STATUS
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
The Plant Institute Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
92-3514746
Use this EIN when adding The Plant Institute Inc. as a designated recipient for matching gifts, donor-advised funds, employer giving programs, or grant applications.
REGISTERED OFFICE
Taylorsville, Utah
2247 W 6200 S
Taylorsville, UT 84129
United States
STATE OF INCORPORATION
Utah
Incorporated as a Utah nonprofit corporation. Governed under Utah Code Title 16, Chapter 6a (Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act).
MISSION
Sustainable landscape stewardship
Reducing urban landscape water demand, improving plant health, and increasing environmental resilience by connecting research with practical, field-tested solutions.
PRIMARY CONTACT
info@plantinstitute.org
info@plantinstitute.org
(801) 859-3191
1 business-day response.