EIN 53-0226408

American Horticultural Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
Year formed
1932
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
American Horticultural Society promotes gardening and environmental stewardship through educational programs and maintenance of its 25-acre headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
Total revenues
$4,561,670
2022
Total expenses
$2,687,979
2022
Total assets
$6,862,824
2022
Num. employees
17
2022

Program areas at American Horticultural Society

Membership - as a membership organization, the ahs provides services and outreach in support of its 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.
Educational programs - these activities focus on sharing the art andpractice of horticulture with people at all levels of gardeningexpertise, with a special emphasis on gardening for children and youth.since 1993, the Society has hosted the national children and youthgarden symposium that is committed to bridging the growing divide thatseparates young people from the natural world. The Society's internshipprogram provides valuable hands-on experience for college students,helping to shape the Horticultural leaders of tomorrow. The societypartners with a range of nonprofit organizations and governmentalagencies to educate and engage the public on issues at the intersectionof horticulture, the environment, individual, and community health. Areciprocal admission program offers members free or reduced admissionto approximately 325 public gardens and arboreta nationwide and, alongwith international travel-study trips and other special programs,offers the opportunity for experiential, garden-based learning andappreciation. The Society's national awards programs encourageexcellence and honor the achievements of individuals and organizationsthat have made significant contributions to horticulture in america.
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. With more than 100 books devoted to Horticultural practice and the world of ornamental plants published under the Society banner, 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.
Garden and buildings - the ahs maintains, opens to the public, and enhances river farm, the Society's 25-acre headquarters, which was one of five Virginia properties originally owned by george Washington. A site of regional, national, Horticultural and historic significance, river harm is open to visitors and serves as a venue for educational programs, botanically themed exhibits, civic meeting and special events. The property's gardens and natural areas include many demonstration areas and models promoting Horticultural innovation, practical experimentation, sustainability and conservation. River farm staff work with an engaged local volunteer base to maintain the property. River farm staff also provide interpretive educational content, tours, and coordination in support of the Society's on-site and national programs. The ahs derives revenue to maintain river farm and support its mission programs through its exhibition programs, tours, and site rentals for weddings, memorials, retreats, and special events.

Who funds American Horticultural Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$24,995
G Carl Ball Family FoundationSupport Operations$15,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$13,000
...and 19 more grants received totalling $98,891

Personnel at American Horticultural Society

NameTitleCompensation
Suzanne LaporteChief Executive Officer$0
Joan BarclayChief Operating and Financial Officer
Susan KlejstVice President of Development / Director of Development and Engagement$103,671
Peter TajatManaging Director, Property Operations
David EllisDirector, Communications and Editor of the American Gardener
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for American Horticultural Society

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,480,355
Program services$1,252,270
Investment income and dividends$57,376
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$392
Net rental income$190,748
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$409,542
Net income from fundraising events$-2,970
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$12,075
Miscellaneous revenues$161,882
Total revenues$4,561,670

Form 990s for American Horticultural Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-08-17990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-01-03990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Basis Endowment Foundation
January 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 2, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 1, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,280 from FJ Foundation
July 4, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationEnvironmentCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
7931 East Dr
Alexandria, VA 22308
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Fairfax County, VA
Website URL
ahsgardening.org/ 
Phone
(703) 768-5700
Facebook page
americanhorticulturalsociety 
Twitter profile
@ahs_gardening 
IRS details
EIN
53-0226408
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1932
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C03: Environment Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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