Cactus & Succulent Society Of America Inc
- Assets
- $983.7k
- Revenue
- $598.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Founding
- 11/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 95-6140611
Organization Overview
Cactus & Succulent Society Of America Inc is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 1983. 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 an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cactus & Succulent Society Of America Inc 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, Cactus & Succulent Society Of America Inc generated $598.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $504.9k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CCSA STRIVES TO PROMOTE THE APPRECIATION, KNOWLEDGE & CONSERVATION OF CACTUS & SUCCULENTS THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, CONVENTIONS, SHOWS, SEED BANKS AND RESEARCH GRANTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CSSA HOLDS A CONVENTION EVERY OTHER YEAR WHERE MEMBERS ENJOY TALKS BY LEADING SPEAKERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE 39TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION WAS HELD IN COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FROM JULY 12 TO JULY 16 2023. THE CONVENTION PROGRAM INCLUDED NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RENOWNED SPEAKERS ON CACTUS AND SUCCULENT TOPICS OF INTEREST TO ALL ATTENDEES. FIELD TRIPS WERE ARRANGED TO VISIT REMARKABLE GARDENS ALONG THE FRONT RANGE, VISITS TO WILD CACTUS POPULATIONS AND TRIPS THAT CAN INCLUDE THE COG RAILWAY TO THE TOP OF PIKES PEAK, MANITOU SPRINGS, THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO, THE BROADMOOR AIR FORCE ACADEMY AND MUCH MORE. THE CONVENTION INCLUDED WORLD CLASS VENDORS WITH BOTH COMMON AND RARE CACTI AND SUCCULENTS FOR SALE.
THE CSSA HOLDS A CONVENTION EVERY OTHER YEAR WHERE MEMBERS ENJOY TALKS BY LEADING SPEAKERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE 39TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION WAS HELD IN COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FROM JULY 12 TO JULY 16 2023. THE CONVENTION PROGRAM INCLUDED NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RENOWNED SPEAKERS ON CACTUS AND SUCCULENT TOPICS OF INTEREST TO ALL ATTENDEES. FIELD TRIPS WERE ARRANGED TO VISIT REMARKABLE GARDENS ALONG THE FRONT RANGE, VISITS TO WILD CACTUS POPULATIONS AND TRIPS THAT CAN INCLUDE THE COG RAILWAY TO THE TOP OF PIKES PEAK, MANITOU SPRINGS, THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO, THE BROADMOOR AIR FORCE ACADEMY AND MUCH MORE. THE CONVENTION INCLUDED WORLD CLASS VENDORS WITH BOTH COMMON AND RARE CACTI AND SUCCULENTS FOR SALE.
EACH YEAR THE CSSA HAS A PLANT SHOW AND SALE AT THE HUNTINGTON BOTANICAL GARDENS IN SAN MARINO, CA. THE 56TH ANNUAL SHOW WAS HELD JUNE 23-25, 2022. RARE SPECIMENS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WERE BEAUTIFULLY SHOWCASED, INCLUDING PLANTS NATIVE TO MEXICO, CHILE, ARGENTINA, BOTSWANA, MADAGASCAR, AND THE MIDDLE EAST. THE JURIED COMPETITION INCLUDED CATEGORIES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTINGS, CRAFTS, AND DISH GARDENS. THE BEST VENDORS FROM THE SOUTHWEST CAME TO SELL THOUSANDS OF RARE PLANTS.
EACH YEAR THE CSSA HAS A PLANT SHOW AND SALE AT THE HUNTINGTON BOTANICAL GARDENS IN SAN MARINO, CA. THE 56TH ANNUAL SHOW WAS HELD JUNE 23-25, 2022. RARE SPECIMENS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WERE BEAUTIFULLY SHOWCASED, INCLUDING PLANTS NATIVE TO MEXICO, CHILE, ARGENTINA, BOTSWANA, MADAGASCAR, AND THE MIDDLE EAST. THE JURIED COMPETITION INCLUDED CATEGORIES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTINGS, CRAFTS, AND DISH GARDENS. THE BEST VENDORS FROM THE SOUTHWEST CAME TO SELL THOUSANDS OF RARE PLANTS.
THE CACTUS AND SUCCULENT JOURNAL IS PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES PER YEAR AND APPEALS TO AMATEUR AND ADVANCED HOBBYISTS, NURSERYMEN, ACADEMIC BOTANIST AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN. THE CSSA HAS PUBLISHED THE JOURNAL SINCE 1929. RECENT BACK ISSUES AND OLDER VOLUMES CAN BE PURCHASED ON DVD. HASILTONIA IS THE TECHNICAL YEARBOOK OF THE CSSA. IT IS PUBLISHED IN FULL COLOR AND FEATURES PEER-ARTICLES ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF CACTUS AND SUCCULENTS. SERIOUS STUDENTS OF SUCCULENT FLORA, BOTANIST, TAXONOMISTS, RESEARCHERS AND ORTICULTURALISTS WILL FIND HASELTONIA A VALUEABLE ADDITION TO THEIR BOOK COLLECTION. BACK ISSUES ARE AVAILABLE. THE CSSA IS BUILDING A LIBRARY OF SPECIALTY BOOKS. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE BOOKS: THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO HAWORTHIA, AGAVE, AND OTHER SUCCULENT MONOCOTS; ALOES OF THE CACTUS SUCCULENT JOURNAL; AND BEGINNERS GUIDE TO ADROMISCHUS, AEONIUM, UDLEYA AND SUCCULENT DICOTS. MORE ARE PLANNED.
THE CACTUS AND SUCCULENT JOURNAL IS PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES PER YEAR AND APPEALS TO AMATEUR AND ADVANCED HOBBYISTS, NURSERYMEN, ACADEMIC BOTANIST AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN. THE CSSA HAS PUBLISHED THE JOURNAL SINCE 1929. RECENT BACK ISSUES AND OLDER VOLUMES CAN BE PURCHASED ON DVD. HASILTONIA IS THE TECHNICAL YEARBOOK OF THE CSSA. IT IS PUBLISHED IN FULL COLOR AND FEATURES PEER-ARTICLES ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF CACTUS AND SUCCULENTS. SERIOUS STUDENTS OF SUCCULENT FLORA, BOTANIST, TAXONOMISTS, RESEARCHERS AND ORTICULTURALISTS WILL FIND HASELTONIA A VALUEABLE ADDITION TO THEIR BOOK COLLECTION. BACK ISSUES ARE AVAILABLE. THE CSSA IS BUILDING A LIBRARY OF SPECIALTY BOOKS. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE BOOKS: THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO HAWORTHIA, AGAVE, AND OTHER SUCCULENT MONOCOTS; ALOES OF THE CACTUS SUCCULENT JOURNAL; AND BEGINNERS GUIDE TO ADROMISCHUS, AEONIUM, UDLEYA AND SUCCULENT DICOTS. MORE ARE PLANNED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Pavlat Past President | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Rod Haenni President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Roxie Esterle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 26 | $0 |
Nick Diomede Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kimberly Gomez-Tong Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Ann Hopkinson Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $75,508 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $55,569 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $131,077 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $416,538 |
| Investment income | $17,920 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $34,475 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,325 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $598,685 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $18,600 |
| 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 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 | $35,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,869 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,550 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $30,071 |
| Information technology | $5,894 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $3,977 |
| All other expenses | $9,987 |
| Total functional expenses | $504,857 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $76,158 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $313,090 |
| 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 | $594,495 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $983,743 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $194 |
| 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 | $194 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $384,266 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $599,283 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $983,743 |