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Nonprofit · EIN 43-0494290

THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Financials

$26K$21K2023$37K$14K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990-EZ$37,473$13,825$23,648$182,530$0$182,530
May 31, 2024990-EZ$25,592$21,009$4,583$158,882$0$158,882
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Membership dues
$3,013
Program service revenue
$1,125
Investment income
$2,800
Net income from fundraising events
$17,844
Net income from sales of inventory
$12,691

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,259
Printing, publications and postage
$466
Other expenses
$12,100
Program services (functional)
$12,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$158,882
Total assets, end of year
$182,530
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$182,530
Cash, savings and investments
$149,553
Gross receipts
$66,854

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAT SCHUTTEBOARD MEMBER9.5$0
MARY HAMMERPRESIDENT13.2$0
PAT HILLSVICE PRESIDENT12.3$0
DEB GROSSMANRECORDING SECRETARY7.15$0
BARB FINBLOOMCORRESPONDING SECRETARY11.3$0
VAL WHITNEYTREASURER8.92$0
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOANN VORIHBOARD MEMBER1$0
BARB FINBLOOMPRESIDENT9.62$0
MARY HAMMERVICE PRESIDENT5.85$0
SUE COHENRECORDING SECRETARY1.85$0
VALERIE WHITNEYCORRESPONDING SECRETARY3.08$0
CELESTE SPRUNGTREASURER5.65$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
31 COUNTRY FAIR LN, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141-7805
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
203 Barter Avenue, St Louis MO 63122
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Celeste Sprung, 1634 Forest View Dr, St Louis MO 63122
Signed the 990-EZ
MARY HAMMER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(314) 954-0775
Return prepared by
UHY ADVISORS MIDWEST INC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF HERBS.

990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO FOSTER THE USE AND KNOWLEDGE OF HERBS, THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THE HERB DISPLAY GARDEN AS PART OF THE MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN. AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SPEAKERS' BUREAU, TWO ANNUAL HERB CLASSES AT THE MISSOURI BOTANTICAL GARDEN AND A HERB PLANT SALE EACH SPRING. THE ORGANIZATION WRITES BOOKS ON HERB COOKERY AND HERB GARDENING
    Expenses $12,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY

Due October 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
43-0494290
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1985
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$182,530
Income (IRS master file)
$66,854

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMay 2025$37,473$13,825$182,530XML
990-EZMay 2024$25,592$21,009$158,882XML
990-EZMay 2023–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Celeste Sprung
May 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Rhonda Ruester
May 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Mary Hammer
May 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-0494290).

Questions about THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY

What is the EIN of THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY is 43-0494290.
Is THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY?
The 990-N for 2021 names Celeste Sprung.
Who are the officers and directors of THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE ST LOUIS HERB SOCIETY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $37,473, expenses of $13,825 and total assets of $182,530 at year end.

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