American Horticultural Society, Inc.
American Horticultural Society, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 1922, the AHS is among the oldest and most prestigious horticultural organizations in the United States. Our mission is to open the eyes of all Americans to the vital connection between people and plants, to inspire all Americans to become responsible caretakers of the earth, to celebrate America's diversity through the art and science of horticulture; and to lead this effort by sharing the Society's unique national resources with all Americans. The AHS fulfills its mission through educational programming, including internships at River Farm, The American Gardener magazine, Great American Gardeners Awards, Reciprocal Admissions Program, National Children & Youth Garden Symposium, Travel Study Program, and demonstration gardens at River Farm. AHS work is national in scope.
About
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THESE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON SHARING THE ART AND PRACTICE OF HORTICULTURE WITH PEOPLE AT ALL LEVELS OF GARDENING EXPERTISE, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON GARDENING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. SINCE 1993, THE SOCIETY HAS HOSTED THE NATIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH GARDEN SYMPOSIUM THAT IS COMMITTED TO BRIDGING THE GROWING DIVIDE THAT SEPARATES YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE NATURAL WORLD. THE SOCIETY'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES VALUABLE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, HELPING TO SHAPE THE HORTICULTURAL LEADERS OF TOMORROW. THE SOCIETY PARTNERS WITH A RANGE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES AT THE INTERSECTION OF HORTICULTURE, THE ENVIRONMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH. A RECIPROCAL ADMISSION PROGRAM OFFERS MEMBERS FREE OR REDUCED ADMISSION TO APPROXIMATELY 325 PUBLIC GARDENS AND ARBORETA NATIONWIDE AND, ALONG WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL-STUDY TRIPS AND OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS, OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENTIAL, GARDEN-BASED LEARNING AND APPRECIATION. THE SOCIETY'S NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE AND HONOR THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO HORTICULTURE IN AMERICA.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Promote gardening in america by connecting people and plants, encouraging stewardship of the earth, and celebrating the art and science of horticulture.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Promote american gardening by connecting people & plants, encouraging stewardship of the earth.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as DC.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 7931 EAST BOULEVARD DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22308.
- The non-profit has reported 26 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $38,903.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1932.
- The organization pays $1,188,338 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $267,434 in fundraising expenses.