Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society Inc
- Assets
- $299.2k
- Revenue
- $53.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Founding
- 08/1982
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 23-7371473
Organization Overview
Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society Inc is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The organization was established in 1982. 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. Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society Inc 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 05/2022, Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society Inc generated $53.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $115.8k during the year ending 05/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO STIMULATE INTEREST, PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT CONSERVATION, AND ENABLE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG THOSE INTERESTED IN THE CULTURE OF ORCHIDS IN ALL ITS ASPECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL ORCHID SHOW. TICKETED EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH APPROXIMATELY 12,000 SQ FT OF DISPLAY AREA SHOWING VARIOUS WAYS OF PRESENTING AND GROWING ORCHIDS. PRIZES AND AWARDS ARE GIVEN BY JUDGES FROM THE AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY. THE SHOW IS PRESENTED ANNUALLY IN JANUARY OVER A THREE DAY WEEKEND.
SALE OF PLANTS AND BOOKS TO MEMBERS AT MONTHLY MEETINGS AT WHICH VARIOUS SPEAKERS GIVE LECTURES ON TYPES OF ORCHID SPECIES AND GROWING HABITS. AN AUCTION IS HELD ANNUALLY IN OCTOBER.
BUS EXCURSIONS TO GROWERS, NURSERIES AND NATURE CENTERS IN SOUTH FLORIDA FOR MEMBERS TO SEE AND PURCHASE BLOOMING SPECIES OF ORCHIDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sue Mitchell-Grieg Second Vice President | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Joan Connors Past President | Officer | 9 | $0 |
Luanne Betz First Vice President (membership) | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Vicki Hallock President | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Sara Singer Recording Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Brian Boyle Treasurer | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,491 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,491 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,491 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $82,058 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$42,811 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,050 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $53,758 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $116 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,308 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,771 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,558 |
| Office expenses | $11,733 |
| Information technology | $1,753 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,666 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $669 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,513 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $115,794 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,681 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $261,500 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,025 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $299,206 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,135 |
| 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 | $2,135 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $296,519 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $552 |
| 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 | $299,206 |
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