American Society Of Plant Biologists
- Assets
- $19.6m
- Revenue
- $10.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Founding
- 12/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 53-0258999
Organization Overview
American Society Of Plant Biologists, operating under the name Aspb, is located in Rockville, MD. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (U03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aspb employed 24 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Aspb 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, Aspb generated $10.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Aspb has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $645,069. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF PLANT BIOLOGY THROUGH EDUCATION, MEETINGS, AND PUBLICATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATIONS - (NEW) IN MID-2020, ASPB ENTERED AN AGREEMENT WITH OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS (OUP) TO PRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE TWO OF ITS JOURNALS - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND THE PLANT CELL - BEGINNING WITH THE JANUARY 2021 ISSUES. A THIRD JOURNAL, PLANT DIRECT, IS PUBLISHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOCIETY FOR EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY AND WILEY. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PRIMARILY PUBLISHES FULL-LENGTH PAPERS CONTAINING NEW RESULTS IN PLANT PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, BIOPHYSICS, SYNTHETIC AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OF PLANTS AND ASSOCIATED ORGANISMS. THE PLANT CELL PUBLISHES CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH PAPERS IN CELLULAR, MOLECULAR, AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY OF PLANTS. PLANT DIRECT COVERS ALL OF THESE AREAS; IT IS A SOUND SCIENCE, OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL. ASPB ALSO PUBLISHES A BI-MONTHLY PRINT AND ONLINE NEWSLETTER (ASPB NEWS) AND A WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER (THE SIGNAL) THAT INCLUDE GENERAL SOCIETY NEWS ITEMS, PROFILES OF PROMINENT PLANT SCIENTISTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. ASPB HAS ALSO SELF- AND CO-PUBLISHED A NUMBER OF TEXT BOOKS RELATED TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF PLANT BIOLOGY.
MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES - ANNUAL MEETING - THE ANNUAL PLANT BIOLOGY CONFERENCE PROVIDES A FORUM FOR THE PRESENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC DATA, EDUCATION, THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NETWORKING AMONG PLANT SCIENTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THE COVID PANDEMIC REQUIRED A RAPID PIVOT TO HOLDING A FULLY ONLINE CONFERENCE IN 2020, AND AMIDST THE CONTINUING PANDEMIC, THE 2021 CONFERENCE WAS CONVENED ONLINE AS WELL. PLANT SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY 2021 - IN 2019, ASPB CONVENED AN IN-PERSON PLANT SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY CONFERENCE AS AN ADDENDUM TO ITS PLANT BIOLOGY CONFERENCE IN SAN JOSE. TO CONTINUE TO NURTURE THE NASCENT PLANT SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY COMMUNITY ASPB CONVENED AN ONLINE CONFERENCE ON THIS TOPIC IN 2021. THE CONFERENCE WAS SUPPORTED BY A MIX OF REGISTRATION REVENUES, SPONSORSHIPS, AND EXHIBITORS.
MEMBER SERVICES: THE SOCIETY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 3,000 MEMBERS, 40% OF WHOM ARE INTERNATIONAL. KEY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO THE SOCIETY'S JOURNALS, NEWSLETTER, AND MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY; DISCOUNTS ON PUBLICATIONS AND REDUCED REGISTRATION FEES FOR MEETINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Crispin Taylor Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $247,635 |
Clara Woodall Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $180,446 |
Jean Rosenberg Director, Meetings, Events | 37.5 | $144,686 | |
Mark James Web Systems Manager | 37.5 | $117,220 | |
Mark Williams Features Editor | 37.5 | $113,101 | |
Nancy Eckardt Senior Features Editor | 37.5 | $112,862 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Fees | 12/30/21 | $149,672 |
Lewis Burke Associates Llc Lobbyist | 12/30/21 | $221,969 |
Bright Av Llc Full Service Av Production Services | 12/30/21 | $205,425 |
Rsm Us Llp Audit And Tax Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $128,082 |
Peridot Scientific Communications Llc Science Communication Services | 12/30/21 | $130,860 |
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 | $637,736 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $637,736 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,111,884 |
| Investment income | $231,837 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $152,287 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,270,474 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $153 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,404,371 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $76,013 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $53,317 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $700,008 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $204,974 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,012,226 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $185,384 |
| Other employee benefits | $255,871 |
| Payroll taxes | $177,916 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $42,769 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,440 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $176,868 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $117,870 |
| Fees for services: Other | $553,289 |
| Advertising and promotion | $102,101 |
| Office expenses | $132,094 |
| Information technology | $210,577 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,424 |
| Travel | $34,905 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $478,431 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108,412 |
| Insurance | $33,536 |
| All other expenses | $4,962 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,762,634 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,790,965 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $341,675 |
| 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 | $152,458 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $758,833 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,605,781 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $19,649,712 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $993,482 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $206,617 |
| 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 | $431,371 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,631,470 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,094,078 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,924,164 |
| 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 | $19,649,712 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Society Of Plant Biologists has awarded $62,548 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: BLOOME AWARD | $45,000 |
Ames, IA PURPOSE: BLOOME AWARD | $17,548 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Society Of Plant Biologists has recieved totaling $14,402.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, NY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $7,201 |
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, NY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $7,201 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,654,970 |
| Earnings | $1,257,234 |
| Net Contributions | $133,456 |
| Other Expense | $4,350 |
| Ending Balance | $8,041,310 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Society For Engineering Education Washington, DC | $9,064,314 | $18,727,509 |
Information Technology Industry Council Ltd Washington, DC | $23,400,672 | $20,714,529 |
The Computing Research Association Inc Washington, DC | $7,343,840 | $10,008,552 |
American Society For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Inc Rockville, MD | $126,574,647 | $17,687,280 |
American Association Of Physicists In Medicine Alexandria, VA | $31,609,322 | $9,947,196 |
The National Council Of Teachers Of Mathematics-Incorporated- Reston, VA | $18,084,320 | $8,296,750 |
American Statistical Association Alexandria, VA | $30,139,821 | $9,398,848 |
Minerals Metals & Materials Society Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $11,544,301 | $7,904,003 |
American Society Of Plant Biologists Rockville, MD | $19,649,712 | $10,404,371 |
Center For Open Science Charlottesville, VA | $9,625,938 | $7,385,775 |
Society Of Chemical Manufacturers And Affiliates Inc Arlington, VA | $22,239,444 | $4,222,837 |
American Association Of Physics Teachers Inc College Park, MD | $13,026,433 | $5,992,829 |