International Society Of Arboriculture is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, International Society Of Arboriculture employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Society Of Arboriculture is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, International Society Of Arboriculture generated $10.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 9 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION, THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE (ISA) WILL PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF ARBORICULTURE AND FOSTER A GREATER WORLDWIDE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF TREES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CREDENTIALING - PROVIDE CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION SERVICES FOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES AND RECERTIFICATION SERVICES TO EXISTING CREDENTIALS TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARBORISTS. THE CREDENTIALING PROGRAM SERVES OVER 53,000 CREDENTIALS IN 45 COUNTRIES. ISA CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS MANAGED OVER 500,000 CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS SUBMITTED BY VARIOUS CREDENTIAL HOLDERS. ISA PROVIDES QUALIFICATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND CREDENTIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS.
MEMBER SERVICES - TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO MEMBERS SUCH AS PRODUCING, PRINTING AND MAILING VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS, NEWSLETTERS AND JOURNALS TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF A MEMBER AND TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ON TREE RELATED ISSUES. SERVED OVER 26,000 MEMBERS INTERNATIONALLY.SALES AND MARKETING - PROVIDE PUBLIC RELATION INITIATIVES INCLUDING NEWS RELEASES, AND THE TRUE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM, TO HIGHLIGHT AND DEMONSTRATE THE VARIOUS SKILLS OF ARBORICULTURAL PRACTITIONERS AND TREE CLIMBING AND CREATING AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES AND TREE CARE TO THE PUBLIC. ALSO MANAGES OUR SUPPORT PROGRAM WITH EXTERNAL VENDORS.
EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - EPS MANAGES THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS FOR ISA MEMBERS, TO DISSEMINATE TIMELY AND RELEVANT ARTICLES, NEWS, INFORMATION, AND RESEARCH REGARDING TREES AND TREE CARE. EGS DEVELOPS AND DISTRIBUTES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE INDUSTRY, INCLUDING PUBLICATIONS, WORKSHOP CURRICULUM, ONLINE LEARNING COURSES, PODCASTS, AND CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY BROCHURES. 6 ISSUES OF THE ARBORIST NEWS WERE PUBLISHED, 6 ISSUES OF THE ARBORICULTURE AND URBAN FORESTRY JOURNAL WERE PUBLISHED, AND 3NEW PUBLICATIONS WERE PUBLISHED: TREE INJECTION BMP, ARBORISTS' CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE AND ITCC RULE BOOK.
EVENTS - OPERATE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, INCLUDING TRAINING WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, TRADESHOWS, AND SYMPOSIUMS, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING TREE RELATED SUBJECTS TO MEMBERS AND ATTENDEES. WE DID NOT HOLD AN IN PERSON ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADESHOW, WE HELD A VIRTUAL EVENT DUE TO COVID. ISA PROVIDES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP, NORTH AMERICAN TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION, EUROPEAN TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION, AND ASIA-PACIFIC TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION, TO HIGHLIGHT AND DEMONSTRATE THE VARIOUS SKILLS OF ARBORICULTURAL PRACTITIONERS AND TREE CLIMBING AND CREATING AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES AND TREE CARE TO THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nicolaas Verloop President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Thomas Smiley President -Elect | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Gail Nozal Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Randall Miller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sharon Jean-Philippe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Christopher Boza Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Brightkey Support Services | 12/30/23 | $1,157,736 |
Ncs Pearson Inc Credentialing Services | 12/30/23 | $594,699 |
Albuquerque Convention Center Conference/catering | 12/30/23 | $389,343 |
Premier Print Printing/mailing Services | 12/30/23 | $231,694 |
Area Wide Technologies It Maintenance Services | 12/30/23 | $198,122 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,040,586 |
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 | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,040,586 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,584,546 |
Investment income | $150,256 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$21,838 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,934,582 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,747,280 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,781 |
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. | $742,082 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $742,082 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $112,370 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,999 |
Other employee benefits | $275,548 |
Payroll taxes | $46,939 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $100,055 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $139 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $50,511 |
Advertising and promotion | $63,148 |
Office expenses | $15,090 |
Information technology | $570,979 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $380,142 |
Travel | $91,173 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $71,302 |
Insurance | $85,094 |
All other expenses | $1,219,926 |
Total functional expenses | $9,882,585 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,641,748 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $389,529 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $318,712 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $129,518 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $199,529 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,302,748 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,403,776 |
Total assets | $14,385,560 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,013,362 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,354,015 |
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 | $1,611,133 |
Total liabilities | $4,978,510 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,407,050 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $14,385,560 |
Over the last fiscal year, International Society Of Arboriculture has awarded $76,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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TREE FUND PURPOSE: UNDESIGNATED DONATION/MEMORIAL FUND/SAFETY FUND | $56,000 |
TREE CARE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SAFETY EDUCATION TRAINING | $20,000 |