The Horticultural Society of New York, Inc.
The Horticultural Society of New York, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) is to sustain the vital connection between people and plants. There is a growing body of evidence that the act of cultivating plants, proximity to trees and plant life, and time spent in greenspaces aid in the treatment of mental illness, improve well-being, and reduce health inequalities. Our social service and public programs educate and inspire, growing a broad community that values horticulture for the many benefits it brings to our environment, our neighborhoods, and our lives.
About
Therapeutic gardening - design, build, and maintain therapeutic gardens partnered with housing communities and rehabilitation cooperatives.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To collect and diffuse information on all topics relating to the culture and care of plants, fruits, flowers and vegetables and to stimulate the knowledge and love of horticulture in new york city.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Mission: the mission of the horticultural society of new york (the hort) is to sustain the vital connection between people and plants. our social service and public programs educate and inspire, growing a broad community that values horticulture for the many benefits it brings to our environment, our neighborhoods, and our lives. the hort has four core program areas: public programs, children's education, horticultural therapy, and urban greening. the hort works citywide and maintains two locations: educational greenhouse at denny farrell riverbank state park, and midtown administrative offices & library at 148 west 37th street, 13th floor, new york, ny 10018.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as NY, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 148 WEST 37TH ST 13TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10018.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 50 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $515,028.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1902.
- The organization pays $2,279,528 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $180,550 in fundraising expenses.
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