Washington Native Plant Society
- Assets
- $865.7k
- Revenue
- $364.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 11/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 91-0972555
Organization Overview
Washington Native Plant Society is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Washington Native Plant Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Native Plant 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 12/2022, Washington Native Plant Society generated $364.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $387.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE APPRECIATION AND CONSERVATION OF WASHINGTON'S NATIVE PLANTS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH STUDY, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATIVE PLANT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PUBLICATIONS: WASHINGTON NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A BROAD ARRAY OF SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC, ITS 12 CHAPTERS, AND 2,300 MEMBERS STATEWIDE, WHO RANGE FROM PROFESSIONAL EXPERTS TO ENTHUSIASTIC NOVICES. ONLINE TRAINING BECAME A VERY POPULAR OFFERING, INCLUDING SUBJECTS SUCH AS NATIVE POLLINATORS, VIRTUAL PLANT WALKS, FOREST FIRE ECOLOGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, RESTORATION PROJECTS AND MANY OTHERS COVERING A LARGE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS. PLANT WALKS WERE ALSO OFFERED. A VERY POPULAR ZOOM WORKSHOP WAS BOTANICAL DRAWING. THIS WAS A 7-WEEK COURSE. THIS WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUES TO ATTRACT ALL LEVELS OF EXPERTISE.
YOUTH ECOLOGY EDUCATION RESTORATION (YEER): WNPS STARTED A TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM IN SCHOOL YEARS 2021-2023. IT IS AN INNOVATIVE NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, WHICH TIES WNPS STEWARDS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND LAND MANAGERS TOGETHER TO BRING THE PROGRAM TO LIFE. YEER INCLUDES TWO MAIN COMPONENTS; A FIVE-WEEK ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION UNIT, DURING WHICH STUDENTS TAKE ON THE ROLE OF RESTORATION ECOLOGISTS. THE SECOND IS FIELD EXPERIENCE, WHERE THE STUDENTS PARTNER WITH RESTORATION EXPERTS, TO IMPLEMENT RESTORATION COMPONENTS TYPICALLY OVER 3 DAYS OF FIELD WORK. IN 2022, THE PILOT PROGRAM GREW TO INCLUDE SIX SCHOOLS, 3 IN WESTERN WASHINGTON AND 3 IN EASTERN WASHINGTON WITH GREAT RESULTS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED 1,414 STUDENTS, 16 TEACHERS, 24 WNPS OR OTHER STEWARDS, AND 10 CONSERVATION DISTRICT OR LAND TRUST STAFF.
NATIVE PLANT SALES: WNPS CHAPTERS HAD HOSTED IN-PERSON PLANT SALES IN THE PAST AND DURING THE PANDEMIC CAME TOGETHER TO OFFER ONLINE SALES AT THE CHAPTER LEVEL FOR THE SOUGHT AFTER NATIVE PLANT SALES AROUND THE STATE. CUSTOMERS LIKED THE AT-HOME SHOPPING EXPERIENCE, ALONG WITH KNOWING WHICH PLANTS ARE AVAILABLE. THESE SALES PROVIDE EXTENSIVE EDUCATION AND PLANT MATERIALS TO HOME GARDENERS AND LANDSCAPERS UTILIZING NATIVE SPECIES IN THEIR LANDSCAPES. IN 2022, AN IMPROVED SHOPPING MODEL WAS DEVELOPED, BLENDING ONLINE WITH SOME SELECTIONS OF PLANTS AVAILABLE DURING ORDER PICK UP. FOUR CHAPTER PLANT SALE STORES HAVE BEEN BUILT, PROVIDING FOR CHAPTER REVENUE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT NATIVE PLANT GARDENING. HUNDREDS OF CUSTOMERS HAVE OBTAINED PLANTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Denise Mahnke Business Mgr | Officer | 40 | $68,057 |
Mark Turner Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,500 |
Keyna Bugner President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Gail Sklar Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Margaret Toth Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Ashley Shattuck Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
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 | $247,784 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $247,784 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $69,477 |
| Investment income | $11,513 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $32,058 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $364,010 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $81,011 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,057 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,945 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $32,812 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,045 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,569 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,068 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $24,166 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,638 |
| Travel | $406 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $61,803 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,390 |
| All other expenses | $8,853 |
| Total functional expenses | $387,188 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $326,161 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $208,056 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $798 |
| 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 | $3,563 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $316,710 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,409 |
| Total assets | $865,697 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,172 |
| 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 | $12,425 |
| Total liabilities | $57,597 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $526,824 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $281,276 |
| 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 | $865,697 |