Georgia Native Plant Society is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Native Plant 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 12/2023, Georgia Native Plant Society generated $108.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $106.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.6% 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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GNPS IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION OF GEORGIAS NATIVE PLANTS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH EDUCATION AND WITH THE INVOLVMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 GNPS OPERATED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:EDUCATION:A KEY PART OF GEORGIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETYS MISSION IS TO EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT NATIVE PLANTS AND THE HABITATS THEY LIVE IN. CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS, WORKSHOPS, READING LISTS, MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, ALL OF WHICH OFFER MANY WAYS TO LEARN HOW TO IDENTIFY NATIVE PLANTS, UNDERSTAND THEIR NATURAL SETTINGS AND ECOLOGY, AND PROPAGATE AND GROW THEM.WE HOST AN ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM, WHICH IS A FULL DAY OF PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES BY SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS ON A WIDE ARRAY OF TOPICS RELATED TO NATIVE PLANTS. GNPS STRONGLY BELIEVES IN ENSURING THAT STUDENTS AND DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, SO SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND THE SYMPOSIUM, OPEN TO COLLEGE STUDENTS, INTERNS AT NATURE CENTERS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, AND TO INTERPRETIVE NATURALISTS WHO WORK AT GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES AND OTHER NATURAL AREAS.TO FURTHER EDUCATE STUDENTS, GNPS SPONSORS SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE REGIONAL CULLOWHEE NATIVE PLANT CONFERENCE HELD AT WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY. A PLANT OF THE YEAR IS CHOSEN BY THE MEMBERSHIP AND ENABLES US TO APPRECIATE AN IMPORTANT NATIVE PLANT IN MORE DEPTH. WE ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR MANY AGE AND KNOWLEDGE LEVELS, AND SPONSOR FORMAL RESEARCH INTO ALL ASPECTS OF NATIVE PLANTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS.CONSERVATION:THE GEORGIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF GEORGIAS NATIVE PLANTS AND THEIR HABITATS. THIS IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH COUNTLESS HOURS AND IMMENSE ENERGY AND DEDICATION OF GNPS VOLUNTEERS. OUR CONSERVATION PROJECTS INCLUDED 60 PLANT RESCUES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF GEORGIA, REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES AND NATIVE PLANTINGS ON 9 RESTORATION SITES, CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL GARDENS, AND PROPAGATION OF NATIVE PLANTS AT OUR STONE MOUNTAIN PROPAGATION PROJECT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nikki Belmonte Executive Director | 40 | $43,750 | |
Ellen Honeycutt Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lori Conway Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lea Millet Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Heidt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $46,722 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,129 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $78,851 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,648 |
Investment income | $7,883 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $108,382 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,746 |
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. | $43,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,187 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,347 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,660 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,974 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $3,208 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,030 |
Travel | $467 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $6,496 |
All other expenses | $3,778 |
Total functional expenses | $106,418 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,376 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $233,830 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $255,206 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $255,206 |
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 | $255,206 |