AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCH… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TOREY CARTER-CONNEEN

Phone

2028982444

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FUND INC, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 131% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $302K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

THE ASLA FUND INVESTS IN GLOBAL, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE THROUGH THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. THE FUND SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, AND THE ASLA PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT AWARDS PROGRAM. TOGETHER, THESE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT, AND EQUITABLE LANDSCAPES WHILE CELEBRATING THE PROFESSION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SHAPING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $392,161 Revenue: $226,645

ASLA AWARDS AND PUBLIC RECOGNITION. THE ASLA FUND SUPPORTS THE ASLA PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT AWARDS PROGRAM, WHICH RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM HONORED 39 PROFESSIONAL AWARD WINNERS SELECTED FROM 465 ENTRIES AND 38 STUDENT AWARD WINNERS CHOSEN FROM 382 ENTRIES. THE AWARDS CELEBRATE PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY, RESILIENCE, AND EQUITY, AND HELP RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE CRITICAL ROLE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN ADDRESSING GLOBAL, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES.

Program 2

Expenses: $409,987 Revenue: $57,436

EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND PUBLIC OUTREACH. THE ASLA FUND IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING EDUCATION, FOSTERING INCLUSION, AND PROMOTING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. IN 2024, THIS...

EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND PUBLIC OUTREACH. THE ASLA FUND IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING EDUCATION, FOSTERING INCLUSION, AND PROMOTING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. IN 2024, THIS COMMITMENT WAS REFLECTED IN A $190,000 NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES GRANT AWARD FOR TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES THROUGH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, A PROJECT DESIGNED TO HELP K-12 EDUCATORS INTEGRATE DESIGN AND STEWARDSHIP INTO CLASSROOMS. ALTHOUGH FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE GRANT WAS LATER RESCINDED, THE AWARD HIGHLIGHTED THE FUND'S LEADERSHIP IN LINKING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND THE HUMANITIES. THE FUND ALSO HOSTED DREAM BIG WITH DESIGN: TEACHER'S EDITION, A THREE-DAY EVENT THAT BROUGHT EIGHT ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS TO THE ASLA CENTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C., WHERE THEY GAINED TOOLS AND IDEAS TO INTRODUCE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CONCEPTS TO STUDENTS AND INSPIRE THEM TO REIMAGINE THEIR SCHOOLYARDS AND COMMUNITIES.

Program 3

Expenses: $89,127

FUNDRAISING AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN THE PROFESSION. IN 2024, THE ASLA FUND GREW ITS FOUNDERS CLUB TO 140 MEMBERS, SURPASSING ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY GOAL OF 125 MEMBERS. FUNDS RAISED SUPPORTED...

FUNDRAISING AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN THE PROFESSION. IN 2024, THE ASLA FUND GREW ITS FOUNDERS CLUB TO 140 MEMBERS, SURPASSING ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY GOAL OF 125 MEMBERS. FUNDS RAISED SUPPORTED PROGRAMS THAT MAKE THE PROFESSION MORE WELCOMING AND EQUIP LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS TO ADDRESS TODAY'S CHALLENGES. THE FUND'S LICENSURE ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED EXAM SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND MENTORSHIP TO HELP 10 PROFESSIONALS MOVE TOWARD LICENSURE. THE FUND ALSO PRODUCED TOOLS THAT HELP MEMBERS, POLICYMAKERS, RESEARCHERS, AND EDUCATORS COMMUNICATE THE VALUE OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS. THESE INCLUDED A BRIEF FOR POLICYMAKERS ON ECONOMIC BENEFITS, AN ANALYSIS OF 175 U.S. PROJECT CASE STUDIES FOR RESEARCHERS AND EDUCATORS, AND A GUIDE FOR MEMBERS ON MAKING THE ECONOMIC CASE FOR CLIMATE-RESILIENT DESIGN WITH CLIENTS.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $933,337

Program Service Revenue $284,081

Investment Income $11,859

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,229,277

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $361,683

Fundraising Expenses $29,358

Program Expenses $891,275

Other Expenses $565,250

TOTAL EXPENSES $926,933

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,229,277	$532,728	+1.3%
Expenses	$926,933	$708,291	+0.3%
Net Income	$302,344	$-175,563	-2.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

$964,497

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
APRIL WESTCOTT	VP, MEMBERSHIP	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS DELLA VEDOVA	VP, FINANCE	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EBRU OZER	VP, EDUCATION	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY O'MAHONEY	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN SENECHAL BIGGS	VP, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOY KUEBLER	VP, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KONA GRAY	PRESIDENT-ELECT	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MONIQUE BASSEY	VP, COMMUNICATIONS	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SULIN KOTOWICZ	PRESIDENT	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDER FENECH	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXIS BANKS	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLEN JONES	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMIN OMIDY	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW WICKHAM	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA SANTNER	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA YAEGER	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
BENJAMIN BAKER	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN ROTH	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARL KELEMEN	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD BOSTICK	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD KUCKER	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS LASTER	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER MOON	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA ANNE YEE	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
DUSTIN SMITH	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH BOULTS	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH MOSKALENKO	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVAN MATHER	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
GAIL L HENDERSON-KING	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEOFF EVANS	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRETCHEN WILSON	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLEY BLOSS OWINGS	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES HENCKE	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES YOST	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAN SALTIEL-RAFEL	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY GIBBONS	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN BRONK	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN HAYES	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN LEMOINE	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE CLARK	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNETH BROOKS	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARA GULDENPFENNIG	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW COPP	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW RENTSCH	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE PALMER	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN SOCHA	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE BEARD	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
OM KHURJEKAR	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA M TRAUTH	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY KNOWLES	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD BUMSTEAD	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT B TILSON	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH WHITE	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS RYAN	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM SLAZINIK	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD HILL	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
VAUGHN ERIC PEREZ	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM BRYCE WARD	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM HALL	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACHARY PIERCE	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
CURTIS A MILLAY	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer	$0	$25,823	$161,723
GREG COHEN	TREASURER/CFO (AS OF 5/2024)	0.50	Officer	$0	$32,411	$216,970
TOREY CARTER-CONNEEN	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	0.50	Officer	$0	$47,522	$479,056
MICHAEL D O'BRIEN	TREASURER/CFO (UNTIL 5/2024)	0.50	Officer	$0	$16,374	$106,748

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
2024	$1,229,277	$926,933	$569,444	$302,344
2023	$532,728	$708,291	$461,573	$-175,563
2022	$794,576	$918,659	$488,746	$-124,083
2021	$565,238	$593,408	$559,344	$-28,170
2020	$478,825	$612,934	$559,154	$-134,109
2018	$869,861	$1,086,540	$774,777	$-216,679

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FUND INC