American Conifer Society
- Assets
- $617.5k
- Revenue
- $249.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- St Louis Park, MN
- Founding
- 11/1983
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 22-2469164
Organization Overview
American Conifer Society is located in St Louis Park, MN. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Conifer 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 10/2023, American Conifer Society generated $249.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $219.1k during the year ending 10/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT CONIFERS, INCLUDING THEIR LANSCAPE USE, CONSERVATION, PROPAGATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE MEMBERS-ONLY PRINT JOURNAL, "CONIFER-QUARTERLY".
COLLECTORS' CONIFER OF THE YEAR PLANT SALES. EACH YEAR, 4-5 DIFFERENT CONIFER CULTIVARS ARE SELECTED FOR RARITY, UNIQUE DESIRABLE TRAITS, IMPORTANCE FOR CONSERVATION, OR GARDEN UTILITY. THOSE PLANTS ARE OFFERED FOR SALE TO MEMBERS SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL PLANTS THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE EASILY AVAILABLE. THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES APPRECIATION AND LEARNING ABOUT THE MANY GENERA, SPECIES, AND CULTIVARS OF CONIFERS FOR THE MEMBERS AND ALL THAT VISIT THEIR GARDENS.
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS: CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS ARE HELD REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY WITH LECTURES, SEMINARS, GARDEN TOURS AND ARBORETUM VISITS FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEARNING ABOUT CONIFERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Harvey President | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
David Speth Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Jennifer Harvey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Robin Mann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah Merriam Regional President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Reimert Regional President | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $9,150 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,150 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $211,628 |
| Investment income | $12,643 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,013 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $249,052 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $39,651 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,060 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,683 |
| Information technology | $8,943 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $5,988 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $65,752 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,481 |
| Insurance | $1,818 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $219,052 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,353 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,994 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $482,192 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $617,539 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $332,540 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $284,999 |
| 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 | $617,539 |