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Filing year 2023

AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Alexandria, Virginia·EIN 53-0226408·NTEE C420 · Environment·501(c)(3)

AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY's highest-paid officer, the President/ceo, was reported at $242,115 for 2023 (IRS Form 990), including base pay and other compensation. Reported CEO pay ranged from $160,135 to $242,115 between 2022 and 2023.

Total revenue
$10.1M
Total assets
$13.7M
Total expenses
$3.3M
Reported officers
13
Mission

TO INSPIRE A CULTURE OF GARDENING AND HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES THAT CREATES AND SUSTAINS HEALTHY, BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITIES AND A LIVABLE PLANET.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.

President/ceo
75th to 90th percentilevs Environment peers in Virginia
$242k
Base
$225k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$14k
Managing Director, Property Operations
25th percentile to median
$137k
Director National Programs
Highest Compensated Employee
10th to 25th percentile
$118k
Director of Development and Engagement
10th to 25th percentile
$102k

Plus 9 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.

This organization (2023)
7%
Sector median
11%
Middle half of sector
5% to 22%

Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Funded by

Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.

Up 51%
from 2022

From $160k in 2022 to $242k in 2023.

$160k
2022
$242k
2023
Pay for the position

Chief Executive Officer pay rose 51% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 156%.

$160k in 2022 to $242k in 2023.
  • Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 15% from 2022 to 2023.

Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY received $242,115 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Virginia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.

What are AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY reported $10.1M in total revenue and $3.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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