2025-06-18T15:55:49-05:00 2024-12-31 231980475 KREISCHER MILLER 100 WITMER ROAD SUITE 350 HORSHAM PA 190442369 990 2024-03-01 237110058 AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSOCIATION AMER 6107083010 1207 DELAWARE AVENUE 350 WILMINGTON DE 19806 MICHELLE PROVAZNIK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 6107083010 2025-06-13 1 1 KOMAL DATE P01423236 2154414600 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MICHELLE PROVAZNIK 1207 DELAWARE AVENUE 350 WILMINGTON DE 19806 2968836 0 X WWW.PUBLICGARDENS.ORG X 1971 DC THE AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSOCIATION IS THE LEADING PROFESSIONALORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC HORTICULTURE. WE ADVANCE THE FIELD BYENCOURAGING BEST PRACTICES, OFFERING EDUCATION AND NETWORKINGOPPORTUNITIES, AND ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS, OUR PROGRAMSAND PUBLIC GARDENS WORLDWIDE. WE WORK TOGETHER WITH OUR MEMBERS ANDOTHERS TO STRENGTHEN AND SHAPE PUBLIC HORTICULTURE, PROVIDING THE TOOLSAND SUPPORT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS NEED TO BETTER SERVE THE PUBLICWHILE PRESERVING AND CELEBRATING PLANTS CREATIVELY AND SUSTAINABLY. WECONNECT, PROTECT AND CHAMPION OUR GARDENS AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHOWORK WITH THEM. 15 15 16 57 59374 19003 1362394 877150 1676537 2059358 13882 14766 13880 17562 3066693 2968836 471650 242926 0 0 1265248 1055053 0 0 63723 1471816 1392759 3208714 2690738 -142021 278098 1044500 1139593 1378700 1193393 -334200 -53800 X WE CHAMPION AND ADVANCE PUBLIC GARDENS AS LEADERS, ADVOCATES, ANDINNOVATORS IN THE CONSERVATION AND APPRECIATION OF PLANTS. 0 0 791732 242926 388915 SEE SCHEDULE O 715772 1275598 MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE - CONSISTS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND REGIONAL MEETINGS FOCUSING ON THEMES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AN EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION. 181073 180511 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE OF PUBLIC GARDEN PROFESSIONALS. CONDUCTED VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUMS ATTENDED BY PARTICIPANTS. 1688577 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 1 16 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 PA VA CO NC SC ME DE MI X X X MICHELLE PROVAZNIK 6107083010 1207 DELAWARE AVENUE SUITE 350 WILMINGTON DE 19806 ABRA LEE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ADRIANA QUINONES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ARI NOVY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE HARKEY PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CARRIE REBORA BARRATT DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES HUNTER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA MCGINNIS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X 0 0 0 ENNIS ANDERSON SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GRACE CHAPMAN ELTON TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KEVINA DEVEREAUX DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARNIE CONLEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARYLYNN MACK PAST PRESIDENT (TERM END 06/2023) 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MENNAL HARANKHEDKAR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE CONKLIN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 NATHAN KELLS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT JAMIESON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TOSHI YANO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE PROVAZNIK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 224041 0 25229 224041 0 25229 1 0 1 0 COLUMBUS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERFORMING 55 E STATE ST COLUMBUS OH 43215 ACCOUNTING AND IT SERVICES 115605 1 249366 627784 877150 ANNUAL MEETING 900099 1022518 1022518 MEMBERSHIP DUES 541900 904529 904529 PUBLICATION 541800 132311 72937 59374 2059358 14766 14766 AOC PROGRAMS: JOB POST 900099 9900 9900 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 7608 7608 AFFINITY PROGRAM 900099 54 54 17562 2968836 2017492 59374 14820 194926 194926 48000 48000 249270 249270 667225 168115 449919 49191 75623 24675 45270 5678 62935 27578 31931 3426 134645 1587 133058 53217 53217 76047 2391 73631 25 6256 6256 119777 21542 98235 78026 70650 7376 64230 36029 25942 2259 728077 715772 12305 3166 3166 23637 23637 25680 7128 18552 PUBLICATIONS 70123 60519 7204 2400 BAD DEBT 8103 8103 TRAINING AND RECRUITMEN 1705 922 39 744 GRANT PROGRAM RELATED E 70 0 70 0 2690738 1688577 938438 63723 233514 656762 415920 86356 97003 151415 59061 739676 656178 104635 83498 40008 248430 5324 2167 1044500 1139593 148698 103602 1083892 802607 136386 133142 9724 154042 1378700 1193393 X -558771 -220710 224571 166910 -334200 -53800 1044500 1139593 278098 2302 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 1119663 1508170 1477629 1362394 936327 6404183 1249409 1134863 1630762 1676537 1878003 7569574 2369072 2643033 3108391 3038931 2814330 13973757 0 0 0 13973757 50925 51887 29328 14056 14766 160962 50925 51887 29328 14056 14766 160962 12375 12238 63248 34858 17454 140173 2432372 2707158 3200967 3087845 2846550 14274892 0.97890 0.97730 0.01130 0.01130 X PART VI EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ASSOCIATION CHANGED ITS FISCAL YEAR END FROM FEBRUARY 29 TO DECEMBER 31. THE CHANGE WAS MADE TO BETTER ALIGN THE ASSOCIATIONS REPORTING CALENDAR WITH INDUSTRY PEERS AND INTERNAL MANAGEMENT CYCLES. AS A RESULT OF THE CHANGE, THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENT RESULTS FOR A TEN-MONTH TRANSITION PERIOD FROM MARCH 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024. THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THIS SHORT PERIOD ARE NOT DIRECTLY COMPARABLE TO THE RESULTS FOR THE PRIOR TWELVE-MONTH FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2024. THE ASSOCIATION WILL REPORT ON A TWELVE-MONTH FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 GOING FORWARD, WITH THE NEXT FULL FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 53217 0 0 53217 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: ENGAGE IN STRATEGIES TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND ACTIVELY ADVOCATE PUBLIC POLICY POSITIONS THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY AND ITS WIDESPREAD ECONOMIC, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL BENEFITS WITHIN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA 30807 925 31732 29257 1550 30807 28350 907 29257 22108 6242 28350 23408 12145 13445 22108 0.00000 1.00000 0.00000 0 0 739676 656178 83498 83498 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 2167 REFUNDABLE ADVANCE 151875 154042 X 2971138 2302 2302 2968836 0 2968836 2690738 0 2690738 0 2690738 PART X, LINE 2: THE ASSOCIATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ASSOCIATION DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN WHICH WOULD REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION IS POTENTIALLY SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS SUBSEQUENT TO FEBRUARY 28, 2021. 1 ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN 1345 PIEDMONT AVE NE ATLANTA GA 30309 581313284 501(C)(3) 6000 0 SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING, AND OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN 4344 SHAW BLVD ST LOUIS MO 63110 430666759 501(C)(3) 25000 0 SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING, AND OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN 3530 PAPALINA RD KALAHEO HI 96741 526057064 501(C)(3) 30969 0 SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING, AND OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS TREES ATLANTA 225 CHESTER AVENUE SE ATLANTA GA 30316 581584758 501(C)(3) 25000 0 SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING, AND OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS GARDENS OF GOLDEN GATE PARK 1199 9TH AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94122 946050168 501(C)(3) 25000 0 SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING, AND OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE PIDMONT PO BOX 6224 CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22906 900395190 501(C)(3) 25000 0 SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING, AND OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS 8 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS 26 31650 16350 FMV ALONG WITH THE SCHOLARSHIP STIPENDS TO VARIOUS EVENTS, APGA GAVE COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION TO RECIPIENTS, TOTALING $16,350 FOR VARIOUS EVENTS PART I, LINE 2: ORGANIZATIONS: AWARDEES CONDUCT PROGRESS MEETINGS AND SUBMIT FINAL REPORTS AND BUDGETS AT THE END OF EACH GRANT PERIOD. X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MICHELLE PROVAZNIK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 224041 0 0 0 0 0 10082 0 15147 0 249270 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 MISSION STATEMENT: WE CHAMPION AND ADVANCE PUBLIC GARDENS AS LEADERS, ADVOCATES, AND INNOVATORS IN THE CONSERVATION AND APPRECIATION OF PLANTS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A: GRANT PROGRAMS: PLANT COLLECTIONS NETWORK (FORMERLY THE NAPCC) - COORDINATES A CONTINENT WIDE APPROACH TO PLANT GERMPLASM PRESERVATION, AND PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN PLANT COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT. NATIONALLY ACCREDITED PLANT COLLECTIONS MAY SERVE AS REFERENCES FOR PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND CULTIVAR REGISTRATION, COLLECTION HOLDERS MAKE GERMPLASM AVAILABLE FOR TAXONOMIC STUDIES, EVALUATION, BREEDING, AND OTHER RESEARCH. PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAM - ENCOMPASSES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND GARDENS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA) OFFERS SCOUTING RESOURCES, DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO HELP PUBLIC GARDENS STOP SERIOUS PESTS AND DISEASES BY WORKING ON THE FRONT LINES OF EARLY DETECTION AND ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS CITIZEN SCIENTISTS, AND THE PLANT HEROES YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES INNOVATIVE WAYS TO EDUCATE YOUNG LEARNERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANTS AND ENGAGE THEM IN PROTECTING FOREST HEALTH. RESOURCES THAT ENGAGE PUBLIC GARDENS IN FOREST HEALTH PROTECTION AND PLANT CONSERVATION. THE SENTINEL PLANT NETWORK (WITH OVER 220 MEMBER GARDENS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA) OFFERS SCOUTING RESOURCES, DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO HELP PUBLIC GARDENS STOP SERIOUS PESTS AND DISEASES BY WORKING ON THE FRONT LINES OF EARLY DETECTION AND ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS CITIZEN SCIENTISTS, AND THE PLANT HEROES YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES INNOVATIVE WAYS TO EDUCATE YOUNG LEARNERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANTS AND ENGAGE THEM IN PROTECTING FOREST HEALTH. THE ASSOCIATION'S DISASTER READINESS INITIATIVE WORKS TO ESTABLISH PUBLIC GARDENS AS CORNERSTONES OF RESILIENT, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. THE INITIATIVE BUILDS CAPACITY AND ENHANCES THE ABILITY TO EXTOL HOW PUBLIC GARDENS CAN PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES. AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSOCIATION IS PARTNERING WITH THE UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE'S FOREST HEALTH PROTECTION TO ESTABLISH LIVING GENE BANKS OF US AT-RISK TREE SPECIES, BY COLLECTING SEED FROM ACROSS ITS NATIVE RANGE TO CAPTURE BROAD GENETIC DIVERSITY THEN DISTRIBUTING PROPAGULES TO PUBLIC GARDENS FOR SAFEGUARDING IN EX SITU COLLECTIONS. EFFORTS FOCUS ON TAXA NATIVE TO US FORESTS WHICH CANNOT BE CONSERVED THROUGH TRADITIONAL SEEDBANKING METHODS. THE CURRENT PARTNERSHIP BEGAN IN 2015, AND ANNUALLY AWARDS MATCHING FUNDS ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS TO SUPPORT SCOUTING AND COLLECTING TRIPS, PROPAGATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROPAGULES. IN 2020, THE U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN AND THE ASSOCIATION INITIATED THE URBAN AGRICULTURE RESILIENCE PROGRAM. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED FINANCIAL AWARDS TO 80 URBAN AGRICULTURE PROJECTS NATIONWIDE, PROMOTING PUBLIC GARDEN PARTICIPATION IN COLLABORATIONS THAT COMBINE FOOD GROWING AND EDUCATION WHILE ADDRESSING FOOD SECURITY CHALLENGES FACING COMMUNITIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 COLUMBUS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMS ACCOUNTING AND IT SERVICES WITH THE OVERSIGHT OF APGA STAFF. CAPA WAS PAID $115,605 FOR THE PERIOD 3/1/2024-12/31/2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 ORGANIZATION HAS INSTITUTIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS ELECT OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B MEMBERS APPROVE ALL CHANGES TO BYLAWS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES THE FORM 990 VIA EMAIL AND VOTES TO APPROVE ELECTRONICALLY PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OUTLINES PROCECEDURES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO FOLLOW FOR POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A BOARD REVIEWS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY AND USES DATA OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE SALARY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2X PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR.