Nonprofit · EIN 59-2676375
FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, FL 32627
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,166,778 | $466,019 | $700,759 | $1,271,600 | $53,705 | $1,217,895 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $346,595 | $444,129 | -$97,534 | $554,447 | $51,278 | $503,169 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $427,396 | $423,298 | $4,098 | $647,889 | $48,490 | $599,399 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,035,504
- of which government grants
- $12,742
- Membership dues
- $189,579
- Program service revenue
- $116,969
- Investment income
- $13,508
- Royalties
- $797
- Other revenue
- $797
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,300
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $79,334
- Other salaries and wages
- $177,038
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $275,624
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,450
- Occupancy
- $4,824
- Travel
- $14,542
- Program services (functional)
- $409,366
- Management and general (functional)
- $46,751
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,902
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $554,447
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,271,600
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,705
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,217,895
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $75,019
- Publicly traded securities
- $209,243
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $983,116
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $234,779
- Gross receipts
- $1,166,778
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 740
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Fernandez | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $79,333 |
| Chris Moran | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Athena Philips | VP Administration Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Ann Redmond | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Gage LaPierre | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Susan Earley | Director-at-Large Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Melanie Trexler | Director-at-Large Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Paul Schmalzer | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Raelene Crandell | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Rebekah Kaufman | Chairman Council of Chapters Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Richard Hamann | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Eugene Kelly | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Bonnie Basham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynda Davis | Executive Director Officer | 0 | $60,022 |
| Melissa Fernandez | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $20,585 |
| Mark Kateli | Past President Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
| David Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Paul Schmalzer | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Adam Arendell | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Gage LaPierre | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Natalia Manrique | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Susan Earley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Bailey Piper | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Bonnie Basham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 |
| Eugene Kelly | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Chris Moran | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Athena Philips | VP Administration Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 |
| Ann Redmond | VP Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynda Davis | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $86,700 |
| Melanie Simon | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
| Adam Arendell | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Paul Schmalzer | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Wendy Poag | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Virginia Overstreet | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 |
| Susan Carr | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Sean Patton | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 |
| Natialia Emanrique | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Deborah Curry | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Gage LaPierre | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Shirley Denton | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| John Benton | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| MaryAnn Camacho-Viera | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Virginia Overstreet | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 |
| Patricia Burgos | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Jane Graham | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Susan Earley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| David Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Tim Keating | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Eugene Kelly | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Mark Kateli | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 |
| Bonnie Basham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 |
| Chris Moran | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Ann Redmond | VP Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Athena Philips | VP Administration Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1401 N MAIN ST UNIT 5007, GAINESVILLE, FL 32627-7708
- In care of
- % MELISSA FERNANDEZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Eugene Kelly, PO Box 5007, Gainesville, FL 32627
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA FERNANDEZ, Executive Director
- Phone
- (321) 271-6702
- Website
- www.fnps.org
- Return prepared by
- Kattell and Company PL
Mission
The Mission of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida.
Program accomplishments
- Education - Public education programs and presentations (in person and online) at Society meetings, annual conference, at local chapter meetings, weekly Lunch and Learn, and at public events and venues. Education events also include field trips to natural areas (federal, state, county and local parks and preserves) as well as tours of public landscapes utilizing Florida native plants. Financial Chapter Support is provided to our local chapters to plan and host educational presentations, field trips and events. Educational publications include a bimonthly newsletter, The Sabal Minor, a quarterly magazine, The Palmetto, as well as videos and interactive content on social media channels.Expenses $247,656 · grants $10,000 · revenue $116,969
- Research and Conservation numerous statewide programs and projects to conserve and research Floridas native plants and plant communities. These include habitat restoration, habitat studies, plant rescue and restoration, land management, as well as monitoring and surveying populations of Floridas rare and endangered plant species and plant communities. Funding for students and conservation professionals is made available through grant programs supporting research, applied plant conservation, and ethnobotany.Expenses $138,901 · grants $6,300 · revenue $8,048
- Policy Policies, policy statements and guidelines are produced to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of Floridas native plants and native plant communities. These policies and policy statements are shared with the public, land managers, and elected representatives with the assistance of a lobbyist.Expenses $22,809
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2676375
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C42)
- Group exemption
- 5369 (20 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $554,447
- Income (IRS master file)
- $346,595
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,166,778 | $466,019 | $1,271,600 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $346,595 | $444,129 | $554,447 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $427,396 | $423,298 | $647,889 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $383,170 | $417,151 | $645,215 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $437,724 | $414,699 | $696,949 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 59-2676375).
Questions about FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC is 59-2676375.
- Is FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC 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 FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Eugene Kelly.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,333 (Melissa Fernandez, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,166,778, expenses of $466,019 and total assets of $1,271,600 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (20)
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 56-2589490 · TALLAHASSEE, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 20-1868618 · BABSON PARK, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 76-0828923 · ARCHER, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 65-0966597 · FT LAUDERDALE, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 20-4838288 · ENGLEWOOD, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 41-2208039 · SPRING HILL, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 65-0402004 · WEST PALM BCH, FL · last filed 990-N for 2024
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 83-0457601 · LAND O LAKES, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 65-1136163 · PALMETTO, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 16-1762758 · JENSEN BEACH, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 27-0960665 · JACKSONVILLE, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 84-2068493 · VERO BEACH, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 59-3082703 · ORLANDO, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 59-3308941 · SEFFNER, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 81-2989271 · CLERMONT, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 90-0856311 · PANAMA CITY, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 47-3135461 · THE VILLAGES, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 26-1558656 · SAINT MARKS, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 04-3758251 · PENSACOLA, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY INC EIN 59-3165769 · CLEARWATER, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
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