American Iris Society

Organization Overview

American Iris Society is located in Glendale, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Iris 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 09/2023, American Iris Society generated $154.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $195.8k during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EDUCATION, PROMOTION, AND APPRECIATION OF THE IRIS PLANT, ITS CULTIVATION, AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE IRIS SPECIES AND HYBRIDS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

4A. ELECTRONIC SERVICES - THE SOCIETY HIRED A COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT TO WRITE MAJOR SOFTWARE TO CREATE AN INTEFRATED MEMBER SERVICES SYSTEM. THE SOCIETY'S MEMBER DATABASE, JUDGES DATABASE, AND REGISTRATIONS DATABASE ARE NOW TIED TOGETHER SO THAT THE SAME TRANACTIONS DO NOT HAVE TO BE INPUTTED MULTIPLE TIME, BUT ONLY HAVE TO INPUT ONCE. MEMBERS CAN JOIN AND RENEW ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE; JUDGES CAN VOTE THEIR ANNUAL BALLOT; AND HYBRIDIZEERS CAN REGISTER THEIR NEW IRIS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. INFORMATION ENTERED THIS WAY AUTOMATICALLY UPDATES THE IRIS REGISTER, THE IRIS ENCYCLOPEDIA, AND MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE THE ANNUAL BALLOT. THANK YOU NOTES ARE AUTOMATICALLY SENT OUT FOR PAYMENTS OF DUES. THE ABOVE PROGRAMMING EXPENSES WERE IN ADDITION TO THE REGGULAR EXPENSES TO MAINTAIN OUR WEBSITE, EXPENSES FOR ZOOM MEETINGS FOR MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS, ZOOM EXPENSES FOR WEBINARS, ETC.


4B BULLETIN EXPENSE - THE AIS PUBLISHES 4 ISSUES (FALL, WINTER, SPRING, AND SUMMER) OF IRISES: THE BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY. EACH ISSUE RANGES IN PAGES FROM 72 TO 94 IN COLOR AND BLACK AND WHITE. IT IS MAILED TO ALL PAID AND HONORARY MEMBERS, DOMESTIC AND OVERSEAS. NO ISSUES ARE OFFERED FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC. ELECTRONIC MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO IRISES VIA 'PDF' FILE SECURED BY A PASSWORD ON THE AIS WEBSITE. ISSUES INCLUDE ARTICLES ON IRIS CULTIVATION, PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORD KEEPING, DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, RESULTS OF RESEACH PROJECTS ON THE IRIS GENOME, NEW IRIS CULTIVARS AND COLOR PATTERNS, AND INTERVIEWS WITH HYBRIDIZERS AND GROWERS. ALSO PRINTED ARE LISTS OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS, REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS, REPORTS ON SANCTIONED IRIS SHOWS, INFORMATION AND PHOTOS FROM THE ANNAL NATIONAL CONVENTION,, SECTION MEETINGS, AND THE WINNERS OF THE AIS AWARDS AND THE TALL BEARDED IRIS SYMPOSIUM AMONG OTHER FEATURES.


4C. EXHIBITION EXPENSE - THE AIS SANCTIONS OVER 100 IRIS SHOWS ACROSS THE USA EACH YEAR. TO SUPPORT THESE SHOWS, THE SOCIETY PURCHASES SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS, ENTRY TAGS, 1ST THROUGH 4TH PLACE RIBBONS, AND ROSETTES FOR SECTION AND SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS. ALL EXHIBITION SUPPLIES NEEDED TO BE REORDERED THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR WHICH DOES NOT NORMALLY HAPPEN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andi Rivarola
President
$0
Jody Nolin
Immed Past President
$0
Bonnie Nichols
1st VP
$0
Howard Dash
2nd VP
$0
Claire Schneider
Secretary
$0
Jill Bonino
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$60,614
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,524
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$69,138
Total Program Service Revenue$40,921
Investment income $36,586
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$8,237
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $6,679
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $154,588

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