Charleston Horticultural Society is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Charleston Horticultural Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charleston Horticultural 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 06/2023, Charleston Horticultural Society generated $238.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $229.8k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.3% per year over the past 7 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:
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SEE SCHEDULE O. THE CHARLESTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT SUPPORTS EFFORTS, BOTH BIG AND SMALL, TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL, SUSTAINABLE GREEN SPACES; FOSTERS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS; AND PRESERVES OUR LEGACY OF HORTICULTURE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHARLESTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (CHS) PROVIDES DISTINCTIVE GARDEN TOURS LED BY HORTICULTURALLY TRAINED DOCENTS AND PROVID. THE ORGANIZATION IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE MANY SUPPORTERS WHO GRACIOUSLY CONTRIBUTE AND OPEN THEIR GARDENS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OCCASIONAL LUNCHES.
OUR MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL LECTURE SERIES, FREE TO CURRENT CHS MEMBERS, WELCOMES HORTICULTURAL EXPERTS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, AS WELL AS LOCALLY, SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES AND EXPERTISE ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS FROM LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND PRESERVATION TO BUTTERFLIES AND WORLD TRAVEL. OUR LECTURES ALWAYS ARE TAILORED TO RELEVANCY OF GARDENING AND GROWING HERE IN THE LOWCOUNTRY AND ARE ATTENDING BY OVER 500 MEMBERS .
CHS OFFERS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON A WIDE VARIETY OF GARDENING AND GROWING TOPICS HERE IN THE LOWCOUNTRY. THEY ARE ATTENDED BY OVER 500 MEMBERS AND VISITORS EACH SEASON. WE ALSO OFFER TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR GARDEN DOCENTS AND MORE ADVANCED STUDIES IN HORTICULTURE. CHS HEADQUARTERS HOUSES AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER WITH MEETING AND CLASSROOM SPACES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Garr President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Ann Desaussure Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Joan Berry-Warder Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Thad Peterson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Tony Bertauski Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jr Kramer Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $56,850 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $87,042 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,892 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $60,434 |
Investment income | $171 |
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 | $32,876 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $237,990 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $28,554 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,711 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $52,032 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $300 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,683 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $64,015 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,452 |
Office expenses | $17,657 |
Information technology | $5,560 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,526 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $500 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,734 |
All other expenses | $3,767 |
Total functional expenses | $229,780 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,731 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $122,155 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,586 |
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 | $40,873 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $222,822 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $417,167 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,375 |
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 | $25,603 |
Total liabilities | $26,978 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $415,792 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | -$25,603 |
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 | $417,167 |