American Society For Horticultural Science
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 07/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 38-1574442
Organization Overview
American Society For Horticultural Science is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (C03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Society For Horticultural Science employed 13 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. American Society For Horticultural Science 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 12/2020, American Society For Horticultural Science generated $1.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) 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
PROMOTE & ENCOURAGE NAT'L & INT'L INTEREST IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & EDUCATION IN ALL BRANCHES OF HORTICULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATIONS - ASHS PUBLISHES THE FOLLOWING:HORTTECHNOLOGY - IS A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION OF APPLIED HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL HORTICULTURIST, EXTENSION WORKER AND PRACTICIONER.HORTSCIENCE - IS A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF HORTICULTURAL INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO A BROAD ARRAY OF HORTICULTURISTS. ITS GOALS ARE TO APPRISE HORTICULTUAL SCIENTISTS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN HORTICULTURE ABOUT DEVELOPMENTS IN SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH, EDUCATION, INDUSTRY, AND EXTENSION FINDINGS OR METHODS.THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE - IS A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE RESULTS OF ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON HORTICULTURAL PLANTS AND THEIR PRODUCTS OR ON DIRECTLY RELATED RESEARCH AREAS. ITS PRIME FUNCTION IS THE COMMUNICATION OF MISSION-ORIENTED, FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH TO OTHER RESEARCHERS.
MEETINGS - BRINGS TOGETHER 1,000 TO 1,200 MEMBERS AND SCHOLARS IN THE FIELD OF HORTICULTURE TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR RESEARCH, REPORTING, LECTURES AND PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH. STUDENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE GRANTS TO STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND PRESENT ABSTRACTS.
MEMBERSHIP - ACTIVITIES PROMOTING MEMBERSHIP AND EDUCATION OF MEMBERS INFORMED ON CURRENT HORTICULTURAL NEWSLETTER TO KEEP OUR MEMBERS INFORMED ON CURRENT HORTICULTURAL NEWS AND NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, CAREER SERVICES, AND TEACHING TOOLS. ON-LINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ALLOWS A MEMBER ONLY NETWORKING SYSTEM TO PROMOTE COOPERATION IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING METHODS.
OTHER PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael W Neff Executive Director | Officer | 38 | $203,790 |
Tracy Shawn Assistant Executive Director | 38 | $144,715 | |
Louise Ferguson Chair Of The Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Esmaeil Fallahi President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wayne Mackay Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kimberly Moore President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fleishmanhilliard Inc Marketing | 12/30/17 | $586,077 |
Longwood Gardens Inc Events | 12/30/17 | $179,712 |
Dartmouth Journal Services Journal Services | 12/30/17 | $157,268 |
The Sheridan Press Editorial And Publication | 12/30/17 | $118,347 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $100,322 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $100,322 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,460,227 |
| Investment income | $32,120 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,389 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,871 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,637,965 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,207 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $241,961 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,278 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $348,428 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,048 |
| Other employee benefits | $39,648 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,558 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,023 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,554 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,889 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,455 |
| Office expenses | $89,494 |
| Information technology | $20,349 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,929 |
| Travel | $20,367 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $69,976 |
| Interest | $2,749 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,504 |
| Insurance | $8,941 |
| All other expenses | $3,883 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,484,188 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,170 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $85,703 |
| 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 | $16,448 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $983,189 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,559,300 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,851,810 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,699 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $110,358 |
| 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 | $283,932 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $678,989 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $963,201 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,209,620 |
| 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 | $2,851,810 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Society For Horticultural Science has recieved totaling $19.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,175,310 |
| Earnings | $185,942 |
| Net Contributions | $15,414 |
| Grants | $34,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,342,666 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Association Of Conservation Districts Inc Washington, DC | $5,732,801 | $17,170,810 |
Partnership Project Action Fund Washington, DC | $13,920,091 | $18,926,410 |
Land Trust Alliance Incorporated Washington, DC | $25,898,885 | $14,822,231 |
Institute Of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc Washington, DC | $37,835,714 | $10,551,823 |
National Association Of Clean Water Agencies Washington, DC | $7,976,873 | $7,812,643 |
Natureserve Arlington, VA | $9,695,088 | $7,142,183 |
Interstate Natural Gas Association Of America Washington, DC | $11,931,054 | $7,126,599 |
National Pest Management Association Inc Fairfax, VA | $9,524,816 | $5,920,435 |
National Waste & Recycling Association Arlington, VA | $26,349,385 | $7,371,795 |
Great Smoky Mountains Association Gatlinburg, TN | $10,410,506 | $8,681,942 |
Ecological Society Of America Inc Washington, DC | $11,059,527 | $5,932,261 |
North American Association For Environmental Education Washington, DC | $7,155,973 | $5,847,033 |