American Rhododendron Society is located in Eureka, CA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Rhododendron Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATING AND ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO GROW GARDENS AND IN PARTICULAR TO GROW THE GENUS RHODODENDRON
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATED AND ENCOURAGED THE PUBLIC TO GROW GARDENS, IN PARTICULAR THE GENUS RHODODENDRON, BY HOLDING ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW WITH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, PARTICIPATING AND MAINTAINING THE MOSS FAMILY TEMPERATE WOODLAND GARDEN AT HUMBOLDT BOTANICAL GARDEN, LEADING TOURS OF MOSS FAMILY TEMPERATE WOODLAND GARDEN WHERE THERE ARE MANY RARE AND ENDANGERED RHODODENDRONS AND COMPANION PLANTS, HOLDING 8 PUBLIC MEETINGS PER YEAR WITH SPEAKERS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT GARDENS, PLANTS, AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, HOSTING AN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE AMERICAN RHODODENDRON SOCIETY, HOLDING ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC, HOLDING WORK PARTIES FOR MAINTENANCE OF STAGECOACH HILL STATE PARK NATURAL PRESERVE, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR HUMBOLDT BOTANICAL GARDENS AND OTHER CHAPTERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nelda Palmer Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Max Abrahamsen President | Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Tim Walsh Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Gail Ledbetter Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Eleanor Gayner Past President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Sue Hemmann At-Large | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,642 |
Investment income | $4 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,300 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$10 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $142,196 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $480 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,188 |
Office expenses | $2,248 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,339 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,995 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $234 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $65,889 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,098 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,670 |
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 | $1,611 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $41,394 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $96,773 |
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 | $96,773 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $96,773 |
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