American Rose Society
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Shreveport, LA
- Founding
- 06/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-4397740
Organization Overview
American Rose Society is located in Shreveport, LA. 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. As of 12/2021, American Rose Society employed 22 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Rose 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 12/2021, American Rose Society generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE CULTURE AND APPRECIATION OF THE ROSE, THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TO MEMBERS, TO LOCAL ROSE SOCIETIES AND THEIR MEMBERS, AND TO THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
EDUCATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER - ROSE DISPLAYS, CHRISTMAS IN ROSELAND PROGRAMS, ROSE FESTIVAL, GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF THE CENTER AND GARDENS.
EDUCATION THROUGH PUBLICATIONS - PUBLISHED "THE AMERICAN ROSE MAGAZINE", THE ONLY US MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO ROSES, AND "THE ROSE HANDBOOK".
EDUCATION THROUGH SOCIETY PROGRAMS, CONVENTIONS AND SEMINARS, APPROXIMATELY 370 LOCAL SOCIETIES BENEFIT FROM THESE PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jon Corkern Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $80,878 |
Diane Sommers President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Craig Dorchel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Carrie Bergs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Linda Kimmell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Audrey Palumbo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $269,736 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $105,147 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $820,202 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,501 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,195,085 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $135,590 |
| Investment income | $113,086 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $145 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,702 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $153,075 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $23,575 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,735,859 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $14,000 |
| 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. | $80,878 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,878 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $475,293 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,084 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,517 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $34,919 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,021 |
| Office expenses | $24,568 |
| Information technology | $7,464 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $49,091 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,255 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $161,664 |
| Insurance | $69,026 |
| All other expenses | $95,754 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,281,644 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $682,741 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $489,279 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,411 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $39,986 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,616 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,860,368 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,393,318 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $39,948 |
| Total assets | $7,517,667 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,477 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $267,834 |
| 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 | $84,161 |
| Total liabilities | $420,472 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,670,754 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,426,441 |
| 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 | $7,517,667 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Rose Society has awarded $30,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TEXAS A & M PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $15,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that American Rose Society has recieved totaling $450,700.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Alta And John Franks Foundation Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: THE GREAT GARDEN RESTORATION PROJECT | $100,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: THE GREAT GARDEN RESTORATION PROJECT | $100,000 |
Mf Moorman Family Foundation Thaxton, VA PURPOSE: OPERATING PURPOSE | $450 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
Columbia Garden Club Foundation Inc Columbia, SC PURPOSE: MEMBERSHIP | $50 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,795,985 |
| Earnings | $427,024 |
| Admin Expense | $34,919 |
| Net Contributions | $21,075 |
| Other Expense | $378,384 |
| Grants | $14,000 |
| Ending Balance | $4,816,781 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Urban Harvest Inc Houston, TX | $1,774,084 | $1,946,734 |
American Rose Society Shreveport, LA | $7,517,667 | $1,735,859 |
Pilgrimage Garden Club Natchez, MS | $2,578,107 | $1,101,076 |
Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation Houston, TX | $290,774 | $953,351 |
River Oaks Garden Club Houston, TX | $2,419,245 | $1,013,084 |
Fort Worth Garden Club Inc Fort Worth, TX | $802,835 | $670,145 |
Common Ground Community Inc Shreveport, LA | $575,054 | $557,667 |
Garden Club Of Houston Houston, TX | $837,997 | $543,335 |
Natchez Garden Club Natchez, MS | $219,124 | $0 |
The African Violet Society Of America Inc Beaumont, TX | $783,144 | $267,161 |
Garden Study Club Of New Orleans Metairie, LA | $241,365 | $0 |
Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Inc Stamford, TX | $343,842 | $106,409 |