American Conifer Society
- Assets
- $673.7k
- Revenue
- $168.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Maple Grove, MN
- Founding
- 11/1983
- Data as of
- 10/2020
- EIN
- 22-2469164
Organization Overview
American Conifer Society is located in Maple Grove, MN. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Conifer Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2020, American Conifer Society generated $168.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $168.1k during the year ending 10/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN CONIFER SOCIETY IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT CONIFERS, INCLUDING THEIR LANDSCAPE USE, CONSERVATION, PROPAGATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATIONS: PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE MEMBERS-ONLY PRINTED PUBLICATION, CONIFER-QUARTERLY. MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE, WITH INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. BOTH PUBLICATIONS COVER THE BOTANY, HORTICULTURE, NOMENCLATURE, IDENTIFICATION, CONSERVATION AND USES OF CONIFERS. THE WEBSITE HOUSES ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PLANT DATABASES ON THE INTERNET.
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: THE SOCIETY PROVIDES GRANTS TO QUALIFYING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS TO EXTEND AND ENHANCE CONIFER COLLECTIONS, SUPPORT RESEARCH ON CONIFERS AND AID IN CONSERVATION OF CONIFERS. THE SOCIETY ALSO GRANTS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS IN HORTICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS WHO ARE STUDYING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CONIFERS.
THE CCOY PROGRAM OFFERS ACS MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE RARE DWARF AND/OR FULL-SIZE CULTIVARS THAT ARE SHIPPED DIRECTLY FROM THE GROWERS EACH SPRING. ANNUALLY, A COMMITTEE MEETS WITH GROWERS TO SELECT UNIQUE SPECIMENS NOT NORMALLY FOUND IN NURSERIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE CCOY PROGRAM IS RESTRICTED TO ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN CONIFER SOCIETY AND IS OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME EACH WINTER OR UNTIL THE PRESENT YEARS STOCK SELLS OUT. PURCHASE IS LIMITED TO ONE OF EACH SELECTION PER MEMBER. PROCEEDS FROM THESE SALES BENEFIT THE ACS AND HELP US FURTHER OUR MISSION.
CONFERENCES: MEMBERS-ONLY CONFERENCES ARE HELD REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY WITH LECTURES, SEMINARS, GARDEN TOURS AND ARBORETUM VISITS FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEARNING ABOUT CONIFERS.
PUBLICATIONS: PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE MEMBERS-ONLY PRINTED PUBLICATION, CONIFER-QUARTERLY. MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE, WITH INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. BOTH PUBLICATIONS COVER THE BOTANY, HORTICULTURE, NOMENCLATURE, IDENTIFICATION, CONSERVATION AND USES OF CONIFERS. THE WEBSITE HOUSES ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PLANT DATABASES ON THE INTERNET.
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: THE SOCIETY PROVIDES GRANTS TO QUALIFYING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS TO EXTEND AND ENHANCE CONIFER COLLECTIONS, SUPPORT RESEARCH ON CONIFERS AND AID IN CONSERVATION OF CONIFERS. THE SOCIETY ALSO GRANTS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS IN HORTICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS WHO ARE STUDYING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CONIFERS.
THE CCOY PROGRAM OFFERS ACS MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE RARE DWARF AND/OR FULL-SIZE CULTIVARS THAT ARE SHIPPED DIRECTLY FROM THE GROWERS EACH SPRING. ANNUALLY, A COMMITTEE MEETS WITH GROWERS TO SELECT UNIQUE SPECIMENS NOT NORMALLY FOUND IN NURSERIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE CCOY PROGRAM IS RESTRICTED TO ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN CONIFER SOCIETY AND IS OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME EACH WINTER OR UNTIL THE PRESENT YEARS STOCK SELLS OUT. PURCHASE IS LIMITED TO ONE OF EACH SELECTION PER MEMBER. PROCEEDS FROM THESE SALES BENEFIT THE ACS AND HELP US FURTHER OUR MISSION.
CONFERENCES: MEMBERS-ONLY CONFERENCES ARE HELD REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY WITH LECTURES, SEMINARS, GARDEN TOURS AND ARBORETUM VISITS FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEARNING ABOUT CONIFERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Olszyk President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Brian Jacob Past Preside | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Don Brooks West Reg Pre | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mike Weber Central Reg | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeff Harvey Se Region Pr | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
David Rasch West Region | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,554 |
| Investment income | $12,510 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $43,856 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $168,431 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $52,200 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $38,245 |
| Information technology | $17,607 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $8,305 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,397 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,395 |
| Insurance | $1,823 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $168,110 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,520 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,120 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $557,041 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $673,740 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $673,740 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Conifer Society has recieved totaling $5.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
North Dakota Association Of Soil Conservation Districts Bismarck, ND | $5,596,145 | $1,984,362 |
South Dakota Corn Growers Association Sioux Falls, SD | $5,004,610 | $1,656,691 |
Minnesota State Horticultural Society Roseville, MN | $811,875 | $400,499 |
Foundation For Agricultural & Rural Resources Mngmnt & Sustainability Tuttle, ND | $419,459 | $258,881 |
National Plant Board Madison, WI | $314,560 | $332,601 |
Frogtown Gardens Saint Paul, MN | $546,886 | $110,472 |
American Conifer Society Maple Grove, MN | $673,740 | $168,431 |
Wisconsin Arborists Association Incorporated Eagle, WI | $907,988 | $279,185 |
Friends Of The Mead-Mcmillian Association Inc Mosinee, WI | $54,920 | $0 |
American Hosta Society New Brighton, MN | $394,727 | $96,627 |
St Paul Garden Club Inc St Paul, MN | $116,853 | $0 |
Volunteers For A Beautiful Hartford Corporation Hartford, WI | $61,079 | $0 |