THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

EIN: 130854930 501(c)(3) Environment

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$14,139,081
Total Expenses
$13,069,626
Total Assets
$13,085,101
Net Assets
$11,797,957
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1902
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
SARA HOBEL
Phone
2127570915
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, founded in 1902, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $14.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $13.1M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE HORT IS TO IMPROVE HUMAN LIFE THROUGH HORTICULTURE. WE CREATE GREEN SPACES IN ALL NEIGHBORHOODS AS A VITAL PART OF SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE. WE TRAIN PEOPLE FOR JOBS THAT GROW AND SUSTAIN GREEN COMMUNITIES. WE DEVELOP FRESH APPROACHES TO IMPROVE NEW YORKERS' HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND ENVIRONMENT THROUGH HORTICULTURE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,358,831
Program Service Revenue $11,423,942
Investment Income $246,544
Other Revenue $109,764
TOTAL REVENUE $14,139,081

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $8,355,370
Fundraising Expenses $231,394
Program Expenses $12,114,532
Other Expenses $4,714,256
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,069,626

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $14,139,081 $12,924,873 +0.1%
Expenses $13,069,626 $11,703,554 +0.1%
Net Income $1,069,455 $1,221,319 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
166
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$334,874
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MATT BERMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONNIE LONDON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE BALL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES DRUCKMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY HAMILTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RINA NILES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JARED GOSS CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE W ADDISON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DUNCAN SAHNER VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA HOBEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$331,674 $3,200 $334,874
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $14,139,081 $13,069,626 $13,085,101 $1,069,455
2024 $12,924,873 $11,703,554 $12,147,078 $1,221,319
2023 $10,621,589 $10,577,645 $11,287,250 $43,944
2022 $11,903,088 $9,272,863 $9,848,311 $2,630,225
2021 $5,400,528 $4,360,677 $8,122,363 $1,039,851
2020 $5,011,673 $4,473,892 $6,513,479 $537,781
2019 $4,977,081 $4,462,053 $5,295,043 $515,028
2018 $4,269,835 $3,919,693 $4,552,782 $350,142
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