AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

EIN: 530226408 501(c)(3) Environment

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Total Revenue
$3,941,188
Total Expenses
$3,950,954
Total Assets
$6,885,108
Net Assets
$5,284,675
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1932
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
SUZANNE B LAPORTE
Phone
7037685700
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, founded in 1932, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO INSPIRE A CULTURE OF GARDENING AND HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES THAT CREATES AND SUSTAINS HEALTHY, BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITIES AND A LIVABLE PLANET.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $737,990 Revenue: $701,635

MEMBERSHIP - AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, THE AHS PROVIDES SERVICES AND OUTREACH IN SUPPORT OF ITS MORE THAN 21,000 MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY. MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS...

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MEMBERSHIP - AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, THE AHS PROVIDES SERVICES AND OUTREACH IN SUPPORT OF ITS MORE THAN 21,000 MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY. MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER BENEFITS PROVIDE SUPPORTERS WITH THE INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL GARDENERS - ENRICHING THEIR LIVES AND INSPIRING THEM TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, THESE ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTE TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF HELPING MORE AMERICANS ENJOY THE REWARDS OF GARDENS AND GARDENING, CELEBRATING THE DIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURE IN AMERICA, AND ENCOURAGING EARTH-FRIENDLY GARDENING PRACTICES. RECIPROCAL MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENTS CONNECT AHS MEMBERS WITH A NATIONAL NETWORK OF PUBLIC GARDENS AND HORTICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS EXTENDING THE SOCIETY'S EDUCATIONAL REACH.

Program 2
Expenses: $715,369

COMMUNICATIONS - COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES ARE A KEY PART OF THE SOCIETY'S EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND MEMBER SERVICE OFFERINGS. THE SOCIETY'S FLAGSHIP BIMONTHLY MEMBER PUBLICATION, THE AMERICAN...

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COMMUNICATIONS - COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES ARE A KEY PART OF THE SOCIETY'S EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND MEMBER SERVICE OFFERINGS. THE SOCIETY'S FLAGSHIP BIMONTHLY MEMBER PUBLICATION, THE AMERICAN GARDENER MAGAZINE PROVIDES USEFUL AND AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION ON A RANGE OF HORTICULTURAL TOPICS. IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER RESOURCES OFFERED VIA THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE, AHSGARDENING.ORG, AN ONLINE MAGAZINE ARCHIVE, WITH ISSUES DATING BACK TO 1922, PROVIDES THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH ACCESS TO A VAST TROVE OF GARDENING INFORMATION AND IDEAS. THE SOCIETY IS A LEADER IN CREATING AUTHORITATIVE GARDENING REFERENCE BOOKS THAT PUT THE MOST CURRENT HORTICULTURAL INFORMATION IN THE HANDS OF PROFESSIONALS AND AMATEUR GARDENERS ACROSS AMERICA. THE AHS ENGAGES A NATIONAL COMMUNITY OF GARDENERS AND GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS AROUND THE WORLD VIA MULTIPLE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,082,263 Revenue: $1,110,377

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THESE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON SHARING THE ART AND PRACTICE OF HORTICULTURE WITH PEOPLE AT ALL LEVELS OF GARDENING EXPERTISE. SINCE 1993, THE SOCIETY HAS HOSTED THE NATIONAL...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THESE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON SHARING THE ART AND PRACTICE OF HORTICULTURE WITH PEOPLE AT ALL LEVELS OF GARDENING EXPERTISE. SINCE 1993, THE SOCIETY HAS HOSTED THE NATIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH GARDEN SYMPOSIUM THAT IS COMMITTED TO BRIDGING THE GROWING DIVIDE THAT SEPARATES YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE NATURAL WORLD. THE SOCIETY'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES VALUABLE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, HELPING TO SHAPE THE HORTICULTURAL LEADERS OF TOMORROW. THE SOCIETY PARTNERS WITH A RANGE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES AT THE INTERSECTION OF HORTICULTURE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH. A RECIPROCAL ADMISSION PROGRAM OFFERS MEMBERS FREE OR REDUCED ADMISSION TO APPROXIMATELY 325 PUBLIC GARDENS AND ARBORETA NATIONWIDE AND, ALONG WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL-STUDY TRIPS AND OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS,OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENTIAL, GARDEN-BASED LEARNING AND APPRECIATION. THE SOCIETY'S NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE AND HONOR THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO HORTICULTURE IN AMERICA.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,928,899
Program Service Revenue $1,812,012
Investment Income $67,323
Other Revenue $132,954
TOTAL REVENUE $3,941,188

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,410,529
Fundraising Expenses $456,849
Program Expenses $3,052,227
Other Expenses $2,437,175
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,950,954

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $3,941,188 $4,561,670 -0.1%
Expenses $3,950,954 $2,687,979 +0.5%
Net Income $-9,766 $1,873,691 -1.0%
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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
8
Employees
16
Volunteers
73

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
$160,135
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT PLEIN CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM J CONLON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA DOWLING SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SKIPP CALVERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE DIAMANTIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY GOLDEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA ZECH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY SHIMIZU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE B LAPORTE PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$149,402 $10,733 $160,135
JOAN BARCLAY COFO 40.00
Highest
$102,907 $0 $102,907
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,941,188 $3,950,954 $6,885,108 $-9,766
2022 $4,561,670 $2,687,979 $6,862,824 $1,873,691
2021 $2,347,169 $3,180,197 $6,054,007 $-833,028
2020 $2,726,283 $2,723,493 $6,385,269 $2,790
2020 $2,726,283 $2,723,493 $6,385,269 $2,790
2020 $2,726,283 $2,723,493 $6,385,269 $2,790
2019 $3,063,759 $3,024,856 $6,256,235 $38,903
2018 $3,146,646 $3,089,052 $6,042,841 $57,594
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