Liabilities / Assets
36th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 04-2104714
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
36th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
56th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
59th percentile
Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
52nd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 7.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
51st percentile
Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
84th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$5,371,729
Up $44,536 (+0.8%) from 2014
Net Assets
Down$4,959,889
Down $9,217 (-0.2%) from 2014
Liabilities
Up$411,840
Up $53,753 (+15%) from 2014
Revenue
Up$1,736,938
Up $397,736 (+30%) from 2014
Expenses
Up$1,640,719
Up $59,912 (+3.8%) from 2014
Net Income
Up$96,219
Up $337,824 (+140%) from 2014
We are a member supported organization, dedicated to encouraging and improving the science and practice of horticulture and developing the public's enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of plants and the environment.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $3,020,345 | $2,900,110 | ▼ $120,235 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $1,144,429 | $993,266 | ▼ $151,163 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $297,566 | $369,308 | ▲ $71,742 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $76,426 | $282,714 | ▲ $206,288 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $15,730 | $24,015 | ▲ $8,285 |
| Accounts Receivable | $2,059 | $7,403 | ▲ $5,344 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $15,900 | $5,200 | ▼ $10,700 |
| Total Assets | $5,327,193 | $5,371,729 | ▲ $44,536 |
| Other Assets Total | $754,738 | $789,713 | ▲ $34,975 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $267,399 | $311,994 | ▲ $44,595 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $62,618 | $79,098 | ▲ $16,480 |
| Other Liabilities | $28,070 | $20,748 | ▼ $7,322 |
| Total Liabilities | $358,087 | $411,840 | ▲ $53,753 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $3,679,815 | $3,554,664 | ▼ $125,151 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $1,035,583 | $1,031,528 | ▼ $4,055 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $253,708 | $373,697 | ▲ $119,989 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $4,969,106 | $4,959,889 | ▼ $9,217 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $5,327,193 | $5,371,729 | ▲ $44,536 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Improvements | $2,806,811 | $3,090,413 | $5,897,224 |
| Equipment | $93,299 | $795,526 | $888,825 |
| Other Assets Org | $50,766 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $1,141,357 | - | ▲ $12,788 | $25,000 | $1,129,145 |
| 2013 | $1,070,091 | - | ▲ $108,266 | $37,000 | $1,141,357 |
| 2012 | $1,009,741 | - | ▲ $85,350 | $25,000 | $1,070,091 |
| 2011 | $901,009 | - | ▲ $108,732 | - | $1,009,741 |
| 2010 | $895,106 | - | ▲ $5,903 | - | $901,009 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Macdonald | Executive Director & President | FT | $111,899 | $11,840 | $123,739 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Wayne Mezitt | Chair |
| Alicia Cleary | Board Member |
| Amanda Clark | Board Member |
| Andy Thompson | Board Member |
| Betty Sanders | Board Member |
| Daniel W Daly | Board Member |
| David Epstein | Board Member |
| Gretel Anspach | Board Member |
| Helen Glotzer | Board Member |
| Holly Perry | Board Member |
| JULIA O'BRIEN | Board Member |
| Keith Greenfield | Board Member |
| Leslie Will | Board Member |
| Lisa Abeles | Board Member |
| Mark Ahronian | Board Member |
| Lisa Haddad | Clerk |
| Robert Smith | Treasurer |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Closely Held Stock | 1 | $67,595 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Collectibles | 1 | $49,500 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 2 | $117,095 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $830,552 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $810,167 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $103,895 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $447,853 | $102,938 | $26,889 | $577,680 |
| Occupancy | $244,497 | $7,641 | $2,547 | $254,685 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $189,886 | $5,934 | $1,978 | $197,798 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $62,757 | $31,381 | $31,381 | $125,519 |
| Office Expenses | $80,704 | $8,075 | $16,375 | $105,154 |
| Payroll Taxes | $45,091 | $11,736 | $4,941 | $61,768 |
| Insurance | $44,443 | $11,567 | $4,871 | $60,881 |
| Fees for Services Other | $27,623 | $5,823 | $7,041 | $40,487 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $25,141 | $5,533 | $1,108 | $31,782 |
| Information Technology | $19,628 | $5,109 | $2,151 | $26,888 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $21,500 | - | $21,500 |
| Travel | $16,577 | - | - | $16,577 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $10,580 | $2,344 | $494 | $13,418 |
| Advertising | $4,311 | - | $4,119 | $8,430 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $2,710 | - | $2,710 |
| Other Expenses | $7,598 | $2,206 | - | $2,206 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,312,327 | $224,497 | $103,895 | $1,640,719 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,772,769 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,640,719 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,640,719 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $132,050 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $68,174 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $12,593 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival of Trees | $77,494 | $62,494 | $10,421 | $52,073 |
| Garden-to-table Spirit & Bounty | $5,680 | $5,680 | $2,172 | $3,508 |
| Total Events | $83,174 | $68,174 | $12,593 | $55,581 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Retirement Obligations | $17,248 |
| Security Deposits | $3,500 |
“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the board via finance and investment committees prior to its filing. The form 990 is then authorized and signed by the organization's president.”
“The board of trustees requires an annual declaration from all trustees and senior management as to the existence and disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. The trustees sign a disclosure statement. Any potential conflicts are discussed by the dis-interested trustees, while the party in potential conflict is required to leave the room. Board meeting minutes will document the discussion and decision making process. In the event of a potential conflict, procedures to obtain competitive bids and diligence on fair market value will be established.”
“Mhs's executive compensation program is administered by the board of trustees through its executive committee. The executive committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining a competitive compensation program for the key executives of the organization. The committee meets as needed to review the compensation program and make recommendations for any changes to the board, as appropriate. A performance evaluation is conducted and reviewed each year and is intended to ensure that the compensation program falls within a reasonable range of competitive practices for comparable positions among similarly situated organizations. Following this review, the committee reviews and approves, for selected key executives, base salaries and annual incentive opportunity adjustments, and objectives and goals forth-upcoming year's annual incentive plan. The committee reviews and recommends to the board salary approval and incentive awards for selected key senior staff.”
“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy available in the trustees and overseers manual located at the elm bank offices. Financial statements available upon request.”
“Change in value of beneficial interest in trusts -14,525.”
“The organization possesses a collection of rare books which were acquired through purchases and contributions. The collection of over 750 books are held for education, research and preservation for future generations.”
“Tax position: the organization currently evaluates all tax positions, and makes a determination regarding the likelihood of those positions being upheld under review. The primary tax positions made by the organization are the existence of unrelated business income tax and the organization's status as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. For the years presented, the organization has not recognized any tax benefits or loss contingencies for uncertain tax positions based on this evaluation.”
“Change in value of beneficial interest in trusts -14,525.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | ELM BANK - RENOVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ELM BANK PROPERTY. AFTER RENOVATION THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN USED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATION SERVICES INCLUDING LECTURES, GARDEN TOURS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.HORTICULTURE - PROVIDING HORTICULTURAL INFORMATION TO THE GARDENING PUBLIC AT VARIOUS FESTIVALS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE AND IMPROVE THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF HORTICULTURE, VARIOUS PROJECTS THAT DEVELOP THE PUBLIC'S ENJOYMENT, APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF PLANTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. |
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| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 447853 |
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| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 11736 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 45091 |
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| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 96219 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt | 0 | 433167 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 499424 |
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| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 282714 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 5750 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 123750 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 422592 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 563092 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | GAIN ON SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 16,277. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 7,937. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 43,590. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 0. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 27,742. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 23,979. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 33,284. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 24,758. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 6,492. |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 818803 |
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