2017-05-15T10:47:27-05:00 2016-06-30 GRANT THORNTON LLP 2001 MARKET STREET SUITE 700 PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 990 2015-07-01 231352265 The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society % HEATHER FOOR PENN 2159888800 100 North 20th Street- 5th Floor Philadelphia PA 191031495 MATTHEW P RADER PRESIDENT 2155614200 2017-05-15 true FRANK GIARDINI P00532355 2155614200 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z MATTHEW P RADER 100 North 20th Street- 5th Floor Philadelphia PA 191031495 35329658 false X www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org X 1831 PA THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH HORTICULTURE AND TOGETHER WE CREATE BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. 22 20 180 13400 103679 -78618 9339610 12235835 8587798 10491029 2832264 2151410 334711 55627 21094383 24933901 718365 760000 0 0 6655248 7743706 0 27639 1031076 15910587 17674462 23284200 26205807 -2189817 -1271906 72037322 65707100 9171980 10394885 62865342 55312215 X FOUNDED IN 1827, THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (PHS) PRODUCES THE WORLD'S LARGEST ANNUAL INDOOR FLOWER SHOW AND DELIVERS THE NATION'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE URBAN GREENING PROGRAM, PHILADELPHIA GREEN. PHS ALSO OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE PHILADELPHIA REGION AND BEYOND. PHS INSPIRES MOTIVATES PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH HORTICULTURE. false false 8724887 9772331 THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW IS A NINE-DAY EVENT FEATURING HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. IT IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST ANNUAL INDOOR FLOWER SHOW IN THE WORLD ATTRACTING OVER 250,000 PEOPLE. PROCEEDS FROM THE SHOW HELP SUPPORT THE SOCIETY'S GREENING PROGRAMS. 11015119 552119 PHSs greening program has been a noted force in urban revitalization since 1974 and serves as a national model for transforming communities through horticulture. Together we create beautiful, healthy and sustainable communities. We engage urban gardeners and entrepreneurial growers at 150 gardens and farms to make fresh nutritious produce available for neighbors in need. Our City Harvest program distributes 250,000 organically grown seedlings over three seasons to our garden and farm network. Weve trained 2,294 Garden Tenders and 797 educators to start community gardens and school greening projects, as well as build the community networks needed for sustained stewardship. We clean, green and maintain 12,000 vacant lots across the city, turning blighted lots into neighborhood assets. We also manage the maintenance of over 50 acres of high-profile landscapes, including along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Delaware River waterfront, utilizing organic management practices. Through education, training and networking, we have helped 84 people find meaningful employment when returning to the community after incarceration. Weve trained 4,480 Tree Tenders to plant, maintain and monitor trees in their communities. Together with our partners, including 166 neighborhood- or town-based Tree Tenders groups, county conservation districts, and other local, regional and state entities, we have planted over 515,000 trees in the greater Philadelphia region. Under contract with the Philadelphia Water Department, we have educated thousands of residents on the impacts of uncontrolled stormwater runoff and what residents can do at home to help combat local water pollution. Weve worked with local contractors to install residential stormwater management tools, including 1,000 rain barrels, for Philadelphia residents for free or reduced cost. 1349562 166579 PHS'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE HORTICULTURAL INFORMATION AND TRAINING TO MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER CONSTITUENTS IN THE PHILDELPHIA REGION THROUGH WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, TOURS, EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS. IT INCLUDES ONE OF THE LARGEST HORTICULTURAL LIBRARIES IN THE COUNTRY WITH NEARLY 15,000 VOLUMES. 760000 760000 Release of Endowment Under Spending Rules 760000 760000 21849568 true true false true false false false true false true true true false false false true false true false false false false false true true false false true false true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true true false false true 224 0 true 180 true true true false false false false true true false false false false X 22 20 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NJ PA X HEATHER FOOR 2159888800 100 N 20TH ST 5TH FLOOR Philadelphia PA 19103 MARGARET M SADLER CHAIR 1.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 LESLIE ANNE MILLER VICE-CHAIR 1.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 PATRICIA L SMITH VICE-CHAIR 1.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 KENNETH G WOOD VICE-CHAIR 1.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 MATTHEW P RADER PRESIDENT (start 2016) 40.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 MARGARET MCCARVILL BOD Mem/INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR 1.0 1.0 X 60688 0 0 JOHN K BALL BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 THOMAS L BENNETT BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 JACK BLANDY BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 EDWARD M D'ALBA BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 THOMAS J DOLL BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT FELL BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 JULIA B FISHER BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 LINDA A GALANTE BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 LAURA IACONA BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 NICHOLAS J KOVICH BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 MERYL LEVITZ BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 HOWARD L MEYERS BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN L MOSTARDI BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 REGINA O'BRIEN THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 ROBIN POTTER BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 JASON VERMILLION BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 SUSAN WOOLEY CHRO, SECRETARY (Start 2016) 40.0 1.0 X 111080 0 29095 DEAN DORTONE CFO/TREASURER/Sec (End 2016) 40.0 1.0 X 147000 0 8821 HEATHER FOOR CFO/TREASURER (Start 2016) 40.0 1.0 X 104199 0 4705 SAM LEMHENEY SR VP SHOWS/EVENTS 40.0 X 166173 0 31619 ALISA STEPHANO SENIOR DIRECTOR MARKETING 40.0 X 110376 0 4863 JAMES OWENS VP Business Development 40.0 X 104725 0 29018 DREW BECHER PRESIDENT (end 2015) 40.0 1.0 X 109661 0 8866 913902 0 116987 7 true true false Aramark 1101 Arch Street PHILADELPHIA PA 19107 Food Services 442411 Elliott Lewis 2900 Black Lake Place PHILADELPHIA PA 19154 Flower Show Labor 773701 Artwen Associates 1811 Delancey Street PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 Rent - Office 457458 Cherry Bloossoms Landscaping 7342 Woodcrest Ave PHILADELPHIA PA 19151 Site Improvement 397304 James Rogan Landscape 6110-12 W Girard Avenue PHILADELPHIA PA 19151 Site Improvement 377879 29 2017550 17850 7499100 2701335 161011 12235835 FLOWER SHOW 9772331 9772331 URBAN GREENING 552119 552119 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 166579 62900 103679 10491029 669121 669121 0 0 0 0 0 11414954 9932665 1482289 1482289 1482289 518719 17850 463092 55627 55627 0 0 0 24933901 10387350 103679 2207037 760000 760000 0 0 0 532628 532628 0 5256843 3916010 672035 668798 0 1450986 1000933 339966 110087 503249 340399 104715 58135 0 92199 92199 92978 92978 78000 78000 27639 27639 0 313632 82425 217671 13536 568078 556236 8257 3585 975189 38166 934627 2396 0 0 757233 466128 201381 89724 0 0 0 0 0 729323 573955 107481 47887 264344 243174 14761 6409 PROGRAM/PROJECT EXPENSES 9572627 9572627 STAGING 2423125 2423125 EXHIBITOR COST REIMBURSEMENTS 1003290 1003290 LICENSE FEE 272000 272000 532444 523100 6464 2880 26205807 21849568 3325163 1031076 896794 931468 0 0 2692215 3589358 165671 1801 0 0 0 0 0 0 28221 15490 116861 298238 7189513 4093118 3602911 3096395 33015531 25052044 29841011 31162618 0 0 0 0 1678107 1559688 72037322 65707100 5370588 7030796 0 0 2501392 2264089 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1300000 1100000 0 0 9171980 10394885 X 27663086 22143599 17825720 15910499 17376536 17258117 62865342 55312215 72037322 65707100 X -1271906 -5004857 -1276364 X false true X true true true X 12224816 10416002 9735637 9339610 12235835 53951900 0 0 12224816 10416002 9735637 9339610 12235835 53951900 1337901 52613999 1237621 749125 661972 767147 669121 4084986 19975 19975 785155 769900 775312 1003094 518719 3852180 61909041 44592612 0.84986 0.81965 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false true 78000 false false 78000 false DIRECT CONTACT Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1g The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, through its agents, engages in advocacy and educational outreach to governmental agencies and officials in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in an attempt to advance its tax exempt purposes. The agents introduced Pennsylvania Horticultural Society representatives in person, by written communication or by telephone, to appropriate government elected or non-elected officials for business development purposes. 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ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D PART V LINE 4 The Society's endowment funds include both donor restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the society's board to function as endowments. The use of permanently restricted net assets and related income and gains is limited by Pennsylvania statute act 141. Each year, the society's board authorizes amounts that can be spent for operating and donor restricted purposes. Organizations MAINTAINING COLLECTIONS OF ART SCHEDULE D PART III LINE 1A THE SOCIETY DOES NOT CAPITALIZE ITS COLLECTIONS ALL COLLECTIONS ARE PROTECTED AND PRESERVED AND ARE HELD FOR EXHIBITION TO THE PUBLIC FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FINANCIAL GAIN IT IS THE SOCIETY'S POLICY TO RESTRICT PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF COLLECTIONS ITEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF OTHER COLLECTION ITEMS. THE COLLECTIONS ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INCLUDE LIBRARY, ART AND EDUCATIONAL ASSETS. THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL COLLECTIONS AND PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF COLLECTIONS ARE REFLECTED ON THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AS A CHANGE IN NET ASSETS. FIN 48 FOOTNOTE As of June 30, 2016, PHS did not identify any uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return which would require adjustment to or disclosure in its consolidated financial statements. The Society, Meadowbrook Farm and PFSI are potentially subject to federal examinations for years subsequent to June 30, 2012. X X X X X X X true Sponsor Philly Events LLC 768 N 23rd Street Philadelphia PA 19130 Fundraising Consultant false 27639 27639 NJ PA PREVIEW DINNER 474700 17850 456850 356082 63747 PHEAST 61869 61869 43263 0 536569 17850 518719 356082 107010 463092 55627 Meadowbrook Farm 100 North 20th street 5th floor philadelphia PA 19103 200966236 501(c)(3) 760000 operating support 1 X X X X false false false false false false false false false DREW BECHER PRESIDENT (end 2015) 109661 0 0 0 0 0 4431 0 4435 0 118527 0 0 0 DEAN DORTONE CFO/TREASURER/Sec (End 2016) 147000 0 0 0 0 0 8821 0 0 0 155821 0 0 0 SAM LEMHENEY SR VP SHOWS/EVENTS 166173 0 0 0 0 0 6877 0 24742 0 197792 0 0 0 STONY BANK NURSERIES J. BLANDY - DIRECTOR 143028 NOTE 1 false Schedule L Part IV Line 1 - Note 1 In the year ended June 30, 2016, PHS paid $143,028 to an independent landscape design company, a more than 35% owned by a family member and current voting member of the Board of Directors. Payment is primarily attributed to partial reimbursement for costs to design, install, maintain and remove garden exhibits at the 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show. PHS establishes a standard reimbursement value per square foot to all garden exhibitors. Schedule L Part IV - Note 2 Supplemental PHS engaged an individual, Margaret McCarvill, to function as its Interim Executive Director while a search was conducted for a new President from May 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. During the same period, Ms. McCarvill served as a member of the PHS board of directors. The transaction was at arms length and services were provided to PHS at a discounted fee. In fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, PHS paid $108,820 to Ms. McCarvill for her consulting services and not as a board member. Of this amount, PHS reported $60,688 on calendar year 2015 Form 1099 and Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1A. X 8 161011 NYSE Value false true true SECURITIES RECEIVED SCHEDULE M PART 1 LINE 32A THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY USES AN UNRELATED FIRM TO SELL SECURITIES RECEIVED. FORM 990 PART VI SECTION A, LINE 6 AND 7A THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S GOVERNING BODY IS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTING OF NOT MORE THAN 18 NOR LESS THAN 12 MEMBERS. THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF THE CHAIR, THE VICE CHAIRS, THE PRESIDENT AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS ELECTED BY THE BOARD FROM AMONG THE CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE. The GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF AT LEAST SIX MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, SHALL NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION AS DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, SECTION B, Line 11 PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY engages an independent tax preparation firm to assist in the preparation and review of the form 990. PHS management reviews the form 990 for completeness and accuracy. Prior to filing the form 990 the BOARD DESIGNATED THE AUDIT COMMITTEE who reviews the FORM 990. After approval by the audit committee the return is provided to the full board for review before filing. Form 990, Part VI, SECTION B, Line 12c EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD, EACH MEMBER OF SPECIFIED COMMITTEES AND EACH OFFICER EXECUTE A STATEMENT EACH YEAR SETTING FORTH ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR STATING THAT NO SUCH CONFLICTS EXIST. COUNSEL TO THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY REVIEW SUCH STATEMENTS AND INFORM THE BOARD OF ANY POTENTIAL MATERIAL CONFLICTS. ANY STAFF MEMBER WHO HAS A CONFLICT OR A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST DISCLOSE SUCH CONFLICT Of INTEREST IN WRITING TO THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES. A VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING DISCHARGE FROM EMPLOYMENT. Form 990, Part VI, SECTION B, Line 15a THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SHALL ANNUALLY REVIEW AND APPROVE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND SHALL EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT IN LIGHT OF THOSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. BASED ON SUCH EVALUATION, THE COMMITTEE SHALL RECOMMEND THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE: 1. IS AN INFORMED, INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE OF DISINTERESTED (NON-CONFLICTED) MEMBERS OF THE BOARD THAT MAKE DECISIONS IMPACTING OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES; 2. HAS BOTH A FORMAL CHARTER AND PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT; 3. CAREFULLY EVALUATES COMPETITIVE INFORMATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT LIKE SIZED AND SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS AND HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OF THE QUALIFIED PERSON WHO ANALYZES THE INFORMATION, AND, 4. CONTEMPORANEOUSLY RECORDS DECISIONS AND ACTIONS, CLEARLY DEMONSTRATING THAT ALL APPROVALS ARE SECURED BEFORE PAY ACTIONS ARE UNDERTAKEN. Form 990, Part VI, SECTION C, Line 15b IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT, THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SHALL ANNUALLY REVIEW AND APPROVE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SHALL EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN LIGHT OF THOSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE COMMITTEE SHALL ALSO REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL COMPENSATION, INCLUDING BASE SALARY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AWARDS, FOR ANY NEW SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITION PROPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT THAT THE BOARD HAS AUTHORIZED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE. THE COMMITTEE SHALL RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD ON ANY PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHICH DEPART FROM ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PRACTICES. THE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW AND RECOMMEND FOR APPROVAL OVERALL COMPENSATION GUIDELINES THAT APPLY TO ALL OTHER OFFICERS OR SENIOR MANAGERS. THE BOARDS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE: 1. IS AN INFORMED, INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE OF DISINTERESTED (NONCONFLICTED) MEMBERS OF THE BOARD THAT MAKE DECISIONS IMPACTING OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES; 2. HAS BOTH A FORMAL CHARTER AND PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT; 3. CAREFULLY EVALUATES COMPETITIVE INFORMATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT LIKE SIZED AND SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS AND HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OF THE QUALIFIED PERSON WHO ANALYZES THE INFORMATION, AND; 4. CONTEMPORANEOUSLY RECORDS DECISIONS AND ACTIONS, CLEARLY DEMONSTRATING THAT ALL APPROVALS ARE SECURED BEFORE PAY ACTIONS ARE UNDERTAKEN. Form 990, Part VI, SECTION C, Line 19 PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Part XI, Line 9 Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances Net Unrecognized Pension Loss $(1,278,068) Other Changes 1,704 ------------- Total $(1,276,364) From 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1A Supplemental Information The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society engaged an individual, Margaret McCarvill, to function as its Interim Executive Director while a search was conducted for a new President from May 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. During the same period, Ms. McCarvill served as a member of the PHS board of directors. The transaction was at arms length and services were provided to PHS at a discounted fee. In fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, PHS paid $108,820 to Ms. McCarvill for her consulting services and not as a board member. Of this amount, PHS reported $60,688 on calendar year 2015 Form 1099 and Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1A. 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