2015-05-15T14:00:18-05:00 2014-06-30 BDO USA LLP 1700 MARKET STREET 29TH FLOOR PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 990 2013-07-01 231352265 THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY % HEATHER FOOR PENN 2159888800 100 NORTH 20TH STREET - 5TH FLOOR Suite PHILADELPHIA PA 191031495 Dean J Dortone Treasurer 2156365500 2015-05-14 true SANDRA L FEINSMITH P01064157 2156365500 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z DAVID A BECHER 100 NORTH 20TH STREET - 5TH FL PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 32766128 false X WWW.PENNSYLVANIAHORTICULTURALSOCIETY.ORG X 1831 PA The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture. 18 17 186 13400 112304 -47316 10416002 9735637 8953741 7498600 3459133 1929351 190622 196034 23019498 19359622 0 756022 0 0 8168400 6626960 0 0 1324530 15346067 13857155 23514467 21240137 -494969 -1880515 68638207 74878603 5423236 5167633 63214971 69710970 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 AND MOTIVATES PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH HORTICULTURE. false false 7854982 6274983 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. 7195924 393385 PHS'S Greening program has been a noted force in urban revitalization since 1974 and serves as a national model for greening organizations around the country. The Program has supported the development and ongoing care of community gardens, parks, vacant land, environmental initiatives, and high profile public green spaces in Philadelphia. 1261640 169880 PHS's educational programs provide horticultural information and training to members, volunteers and other constituents in the Philadelphia region through workshops, lectures, tours, events and publications. It includes one of the largest horticultural libraries in the country with nearly 15,000 volumes. 756022 RELEASE OF ENDOWMENT UNDER SPENDING RULES 0 308135 PLANNED SPECIAL ACTIVITIES - changed 756022 308135 17068568 true true false true false false false true false true true true false false false true false true false false false false false false true false false true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false true 240 0 true 186 true true true false false false false true true false false false false X 18 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NJ PA X X HEATHER FOOR 2159888800 100 N 20TH ST 5TH FL PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 Drew BECHER PRESIDENT 35.0 1.0 X X 238773 0 16536 JOHN K BALL BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X HOWARD L MEYERS CHAIR 1.0 1.0 X X THOMAS L BENNETT BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X JULIA B FISHER VICE-CHAIR 1.0 1.0 X X NICHOLAS J KOVICH BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X LESLIE ANNE MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X MARGARET M SADLER BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X PATRICIA L SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X JASON VERMILLION BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X KENNETH G WOOD VICE-CHAIR 1.0 1.0 X X ETHNE CLARKE BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X THOMAS J DOLL BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X LINDA A GALANTE BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X MERYL LEVITZ BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X Laura Iacona Board Member 1.0 1.0 X JENNA ROSE CAREY BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 EDWARD M D'ALBA BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X STEPHEN L MOSTARDI BOARD MEMBER 1.0 1.0 X LISA MILLER TREASURER 35.0 1.0 X 136921 6315 Barrett Robinson SVP, Operations 35.0 0.0 X 94350 7236 BETSIE BLODGETT SECRETARY 35.0 0.0 X 48635 12220 SAM LEMHENEY SR VICE PRESIDENT SHOWS/EVENTS 35.0 0.0 X 123469 15734 Katrina Wilhelm Chimicles SVP Business Development 35.0 0.0 X 126161 12642 ALISA STEPHANO Senior Director Marketing 35.0 0.0 X 102376 11508 NANCY GOLDENBERG CHIEF OF STAFF 35.0 0.0 X 141041 8412 JOE DOUGHERTY Sr. Director, HR & Suport SVCS 35.0 0.0 X 112978 11030 1124704 0 101633 7 false true false ALL SEASONS LANDSCAPING 3915 MARKET STREET ASTON PA 19014 SITE IMPROVEMENT 646905 ARAMARK 1101 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107 FOOD SERVICES 545911 ELLIOTT LEWIS 2900 BLACK LAKE PLACE PHILADELPHIA PA 19154 FLOWER SHOW LABOR 1623580 Artwen Associates 1811 Delancey Street PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 Rent - office 789477 Mayoseitz Media 751 Arbor Way 130 BLUE BELL PA 19422 Advertising 344844 25 1616751 8750 4408096 3702040 538382 9735637 FLOWER SHOW 900099 6274983 6274983 URBAN GREENING 900099 393385 393385 EDUCATION SERVICES 541800 169880 57576 112304 MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 900099 660352 660352 7498600 661972 661972 0 0 0 0 0 14085974 8633 12765439 61789 1320535 -53156 1267379 1267379 775312 8750 579278 196034 196034 0 0 0 19359622 7386296 112304 2125385 756022 756022 0 0 0 453508 453508 0 4737979 3538490 634850 564639 0 844897 569831 163865 111201 590576 398308 114540 77728 0 0 0 78000 78000 0 0 391962 151545 186519 53898 534269 520299 9343 4627 1001924 26452 973416 2056 0 0 792921 489525 227547 75849 0 0 0 0 0 410121 330037 60063 20021 212540 187404 16811 8325 STAGING 2554777 2554777 SUBSIDY(EXHIBITOR COST REIMB) 1157060 1157060 LICENSE FEE 272000 272000 PROGRAM/PROJECT EXPENSES 6247775 5843662 404113 203806 195156 6577 2073 21240137 17068568 2847039 1324530 97613 572113 1647764 1942 2605195 2748575 897241 829218 0 0 0 0 0 0 20170 10306 88995 281307 4613897 3010041 1444710 1603856 31639103 39286744 28641548 27807398 0 0 0 0 1555868 1737144 68638207 74878603 4497437 4323206 0 0 925799 844427 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5423236 5167633 X 30365773 33634338 17553127 19844072 15296071 16232560 63214971 69710970 68638207 74878603 X -1880515 8212414 164100 X false true X true true true X 12056571 10924710 12224816 10416002 9735637 55357736 0 0 12056571 10924710 12224816 10416002 9735637 55357736 2373425 52984311 827620 1059703 1237621 749125 661972 4536041 19975 19975 0 59913752 43584047 0.88434 0.00000 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false true 78000 false false 78000 false Direct contact 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. 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SCHEDULE D PART V LINE 4 - ENDOWMENT FUNDS 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. SCHEDULE D PART III LINE 1A - ORGS MAINTAINING COLLECTIONS OF ART 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. PART X, LINE 2 - FIN 48 FOOTNOTE As of June 30, 2014, PHS did not identify any uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in an information return which would require adjustment to or disclosure in its consolidated financial statements. The Society, Meadowbrook and PFSI are potentially subject to federal examinations for years subsequent to June 30, 2010. Preview dinner 784062 8750 775312 579278 0 784062 8750 775312 579278 579278 196034 Meadowbrook Farm 100 N 20TH ST 5TH FL PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 200966236 501(c)(3) 756022 Operating Support X X X X true false false false false false false false false Drew BECHER PRESIDENT 222237 0 0 16536 8968 7568 255309 0 0 SCHEDULE J PART 1 LINE 4 During the course of the year, two individuals listed on Form 990, Part VII received severance payments from Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. These payments were made consistent with PHS policies and procedures. Severance compensation paid to Barrett Robinson totaled $28,385 and severance compensation paid to Joe Dougherty totaled $54,105. X 10 538382 DAILY AVERAGE OF FMV false true true SCHEDULE M PART 1 LINE 32A THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY USES AN UNRELATED FIRM TO SELL SECURITIES RECEIVED. FORM 990 PART VI SECTION A LINES 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. 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 11B PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S BOARD DESIGNATED THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FORM 990 TO BE FILED WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO 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 ON 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 B 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 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 19 PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. PART XI, LINE 9 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: UNRECOGNIZED PENSION GAINS 164,100 MEADOWBROOK FARM 100 N 20TH STREET 5TH FLOOR PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 230966236 GARDEN CENTER PA 501C(3) 11a PHS false PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW INC 100 N 20TH STREET 5TH FLOOR PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 230970990 FLOWER SHOW PA 501C(5) PHS false Neighborhood Gardens Association 100 North 20th Stret 5th Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 222741750 Land Trust PA 501C(3) 7 NA false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false Meadowbrook Farm b