American Society Of Plant Biologists
- Assets
- $19.4m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Founding
- 12/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 53-0258999
Organization Overview
American Society Of Plant Biologists, operating under the name Aspb, is located in Rockville, MD. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (U03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Aspb employed 24 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Aspb 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 12/2023, Aspb generated $5.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Aspb has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $661,964. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF PLANT BIOLOGY THROUGH EDUCATION, MEETINGS, AND PUBLICATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATIONS - OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS (OUP) PRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE TWO OF ASPB'S JOURNALS - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND THE PLANT CELL. A THIRD JOURNAL, PLANT DIRECT, IS PUBLISHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOCIETY FOR EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY AND WILEY. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PRIMARILY PUBLISHES FULL-LENGTH PAPERS CONTAINING NEW RESULTS IN PLANT PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, BIOPHYSICS, SYNTHETIC AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OF PLANTS AND ASSOCIATED ORGANISMS. THE PLANT CELL PUBLISHES CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH PAPERS IN CELLULAR, MOLECULAR, AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY OF PLANTS. PLANT DIRECT COVERS ALL OF THESE AREAS; IT IS A SOUND SCIENCE, OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL. IN 2023 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PUBLISHED THREE FOCUS ISSUES, AND THE PLANT CELL PUBLISHED TWO. ASPB ALSO PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY PRINT AND ONLINE NEWSLETTER (ASPB NEWS) AND A WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER (THE SIGNAL) THAT INCLUDE GENERAL SOCIETY NEWS ITEMS, PROFILES OF PROMINENT PLANT SCIENTISTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. ASPB HAS ALSO SELF- AND CO-PUBLISHED A NUMBER OF TEXT BOOKS RELATED TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF PLANT BIOLOGY.
ANNUAL MEETING: THE ANNUAL PLANT BIOLOGY CONFERENCE PROVIDES A FORUM FOR THE PRESENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC DATA, EDUCATION, THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NETWORKING AMONG PLANT SCIENTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. PLANT BIOLOGY 2023 WAS CONVENED IN SAVANNAH, GA, AND IT INCORPORATED A PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENT - PLANT SCIENCE SATURDAY - THAT WAS HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL FARMERS' MARKET.
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIP: THE SOCIETY PROVIDES SEVERAL AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS EACH YEAR FOR VARIOUS ENDEAVORS RELATED TO THE SCIENCE AND STUDY OF PLANT BIOLOGY. HONORARY AWARDS RECOGNIZE SERVICE, RESEARCH EXCELLENCE, TEACHING, AND MENTORING. THE SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN A 10-WEEK SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leeann Thornton President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hong MA President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Wallace Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sreekala Chellamma Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Hicks Elected Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elena Monte Elected Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Peridot Scientific Communications Llc Science Communication Services | 12/30/23 | $334,515 |
Lewis Burke Associates Llc Lobbyist | 12/30/23 | $233,897 |
Bright Av Llc Full Service Av Production Services | 12/30/23 | $217,105 |
Cm Event Solutions Meetings Management Services | 12/30/23 | $111,652 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $375,911 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $220,796 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $596,707 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,766,613 |
| Investment income | $317,265 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $46 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,663,321 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $91,531 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $259,180 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $31,800 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $543,247 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $209,809 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,899,838 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $169,487 |
| Other employee benefits | $206,988 |
| Payroll taxes | $180,724 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,634 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,498 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $191,641 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $142,333 |
| Fees for services: Other | $564,509 |
| Advertising and promotion | $59,027 |
| Office expenses | $61,952 |
| Information technology | $168,240 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,125 |
| Travel | $192,878 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,104,388 |
| Interest | $12,436 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $86,095 |
| Insurance | $58,037 |
| All other expenses | -$24,614 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,608,458 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $723,157 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $853,532 |
| 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 | $192,399 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $545,504 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,091,264 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $19,405,856 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $609,797 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $246,259 |
| 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 | $562,436 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,418,492 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,430,697 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,556,667 |
| 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 | $19,405,856 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Society Of Plant Biologists has awarded $16,895 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: BLOOME GRANT | $6,930 |
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: BLOOME GRANT | $9,965 |