Library Of American Landscape History Inc is located in Amherst, MA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Library Of American Landscape History Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Library Of American Landscape History Inc 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 12/2022, Library Of American Landscape History Inc generated $702.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $557.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LALH IS THE LEADING PUBLISHER OF BOOKS THAT ADVANCE THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF AMERICAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FROM GARDENS AND PARKS TO CITY PLANS. LALH BOOKS EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, MOTIVATING STEWARDSHIP OF SIGNIFICANT PLACES AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THEY INSPIRE NEW DESIGNS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BOOKS: SIX NEW BOOKS WERE RELEASED, ALL OF THEM PUBLISHED INDEPENDENLY BY LALH. THE BOOKS ARE AS FOLLOWS: OLMSTED AND YOSEMITE: CIVIL WAR, ABOLITION, AND THE NATIONAL PARK IDEA, MISSION 66: MODERNISM AND THE NATIONAL PARK DILEMMA (PAPERBACK),LANDSCAPES OF EXCLUSION: STATE PARKS AND JIM CROW IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH (PAPERBACK),RESCUE AND REVIVAL: NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN (1989 2018), WRITING THE CITY, MARJORIE CAUTLEY, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR THE MOTOR AGE.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: VIEW 2022 WAS PUBLISHED AND MAILED TO APPROXIMATELY 2,000 RECIPIENTS. WORK WITH FORSTER FILMS CONTINUED ON LANDSCAPES OF EXCLUSION, BASED ON THE 2016 BOOK OF THE SAME TITLE. PLANS WERE MADE FOR THREE PUBLIC FILM SCREENINGS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS IN 2023: REYNOLDA MUSEUM, WINSTON-SALEM; NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM, WASHINGTON, D.C.; AND THE ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER. ROBIN KARSON, HON. ASLA, WAS AWARDED THE SARAH FRANCIS CHAPMAN MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING LITERARY ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA. ON OCTOBER 20, LALH CELEBRATED ITS THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY AT THE CENTURY ASSOCIATION IN NEW YORK CITY. AWARDS WERE GIVEN TO 2022 PRESERVATION HERO PATRICIA ODONNELL AND THE 2020 PRESERVATION HERO, SARAH CEDAR MILLER, THE LATTER HAVING BEEN DELAYED BY THE PANDEMIC.
MANUSCRIPT DEVELOPMENT: EDITORIAL WORK CONTINUED ON SEVERAL MANUSCRIPTS, INCLUDING BOSTONS FRANKLIN PARK (FORTHCOMING 2023); NATURE, DESIGN, AND HEALTH (FORTHCOMING 2023); IMPROVING THE VILLAGE: OUR WHOLE COUNTRY A PARK; CALVERT VAUX; INNOCENTI & WEBEL.. THE NEW OLMSTED FUND WAS ESTABLISHED WITH A GIFT OF $250,000 FROM AN ANONYMOUS BOSTON-BASED CHARITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robin Karson Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $100,764 |
Keith N Morgan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ethan Carr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Zelonis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Shear Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Nadenicek Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $728,945 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,071 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $728,945 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $24,686 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,013 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$58,944 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,366 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $702,066 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,763 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,941 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $210,768 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,018 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $25,631 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,912 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,822 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,879 |
Office expenses | $12,599 |
Information technology | $5,657 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,829 |
Travel | $21,534 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,206 |
Insurance | $5,324 |
All other expenses | $2,418 |
Total functional expenses | $557,837 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,310 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $63,411 |
Accounts receivable, net | $14,778 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $165,213 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,600 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,057 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,656,096 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,756 |
Total assets | $1,957,221 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,063 |
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 | $10,063 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $962,033 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $985,125 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,957,221 |