Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
- Assets
- $74.6m
- Revenue
- $29.8m
- Investments
- $23.9m
- Employees
- 214
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 07/1952
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-1352265
Organization Overview
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society employed 214 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennsylvania Horticultural 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 06/2021, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society generated $29.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has awarded 58 individual grants totaling $4,227,674. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH HORTICULTURE AND TOGETHER WE CREATE BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW IS A NINE-DAY EVENT FEATURING HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. IT IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST ANNUAL INDOOR FLOWER SHOW IN THE WORLD ATTRACTING OVER 125,000 PEOPLE, IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. PROCEEDS FROM THE SHOW HELP SUPPORT THE SOCIETY'S GREENING PROGRAMS.
SEE SCHEDULE OPHS'S GREENING PROGRAM HAS BEEN A NOTED FORCE IN URBAN REVITALIZATION SINCE 1974 AND SERVES AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH HORTICULTURE. TOGETHER WE CREATE BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. WE WORK TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD BY SUPPORTING 171 COMMUNITY GARDENS AND URBAN FARMS TO GROW AND SHARE PRODUCE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. WE SUPPORT 104 HEALTHY FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES WITH 10,471 GARDENERS GROWING OR SHARING FOOD IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. PARTINERING WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, WE CLEAN, GREEN AND MAINTAIN OVER 13,116 LOTS ACROSS THE CITY, TURNING BLIGHTED LOTS INTO NEIGHBORHOOD ASSETS. THROUGH TRAINING AND NETWORKING, WE'VE HELPED OVER 250 PEOPLE FIND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT WHEN RETURNING TO THE COMMUNITY AFTER INCARCERATION. WE'VE TRAINED OVER 6,000 TREE TENDERS TO PLANT AND TAKE CARE OF TREES. TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE'VE PLANTED OVER 554,000 TREES IN THE REGION SINCE 2011. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, WE HAVE INSTALLED 4,186 RAIN BARRELS AND PROVIDED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EDUCATION TO 9,995 RESIDENTS. WE MAINTAIN 18 PUBLIC GREEN SPACES ACROSS PHILADELPHIA UTILZING ORGANIC LAND CARE PRACTICES.
PHS'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE HORTICULTURAL INFORMATION AND TRAINING TO MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER CONSTITUENTS IN THE PHILDELPHIA REGION THROUGH WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, TOURS, EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS. IT INCLUDES ONE OF THE LARGEST HORTICULTURAL LIBRARIES IN THE COUNTRY WITH NEARLY 15,000 VOLUMES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matthew P Rader President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $351,040 |
Robin Potter Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Henisee Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Loree Jones Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Jolinger Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Vermillion Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
General Expositon Services Inc Flower Show Labor | 6/29/22 | $1,187,420 |
Select Event Group Flower Show Rentals | 6/29/22 | $754,140 |
C&h Landscapes Corp Landscaping Services | 6/29/22 | $571,356 |
James Rogan Landscape And Tree Service Landscaping Services | 6/29/22 | $571,356 |
Cherry Blossoms Landscaping Inc Landscaping Services | 6/29/22 | $475,686 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,898,083 |
| Investment income | $888,694 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,818,686 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $164,135 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $29,814,055 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $741,217 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,296,029 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $233,939 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,657,284 |
| Payroll taxes | $721,924 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $79,593 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $151,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $39,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $116,036 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $137,000 |
| Fees for services: Other | $659,870 |
| Advertising and promotion | $772,002 |
| Office expenses | $1,067,878 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $781,070 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $71,362 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $578,729 |
| Insurance | $418,100 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $30,916,880 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,537,013 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,384,211 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,190,957 |
| 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 | $366,997 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $34,953,351 |
| Investments—other securities | $23,914,836 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,206,364 |
| Total assets | $74,603,283 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,379,989 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,624,324 |
| 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 | $1,581,568 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,585,881 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $64,017,402 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has awarded $941,170 in support to 19 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,905 |
EASTERN DELAWARE COUNTY STORMWATER COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,583 |
EXCEL EVENTS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,021 |
FAIRMOUNT PARK CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $34,178 |
HERITAGE CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,091 |
HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,122 |