irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $113KCURATING EXHIBITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY BOTANICAL ART.
- #2 $90KPUBLICATION OF A QUARTERLY JOURNAL TITLED THE BOTANICAL ARTIST WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND ARTISTIC CONTENT REGARDING CONTEMPORARY BOTANICAL ART TO MEMBERS, INSTITUTIONS AND STUDENTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
International Juried Exhibition
Curated exhibition showcasing contemporary botanical art from artists around the world, held annually or biennially
Julius Brown Grant
Artist and education grant program established in honor of Julius Brown, supporting botanical art education and practice
The Botanical Artist
Quarterly journal providing educational and artistic content on contemporary botanical art to members, institutions, and students
Traveling Exhibition of Native Plants
Exhibition featuring artwork of native plants of the United States, designed to travel to multiple venues
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Administers artist and education grant programsFunds artistic and educational development projects through competitive grant programs for members, including the Julius Brown Grant, which awards $3,000 annually to support artists and educators in botanical art.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Curates and tours exhibitions of contemporary botanical artOrganizes and manages exhibitions of contemporary botanical art, including an international juried exhibition, a traveling exhibition focused on native U.S. plants, a non-juried small works exhibition, and produces exhibition catalogs. These exhibitions are made accessible to members and the public to promote appreciation of botanical art and plant diversity.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Develops and maintains strategic planning frameworkDeveloped a strategic plan in 2015 and updated it in 2023, maintaining it as a living document subject to periodic review and revision to guide organizational direction and growth.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Enforces copyright protection for botanical artistsAdvocates for intellectual property rights by enforcing copyright protection for artists' work, prohibiting unauthorized copying, saving, or republishing of artwork.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosts annual conference and member meetingsPlans and conducts an annual conference and meeting for members, offering opportunities for professional development, networking, and engagement with the botanical art community.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Maintains online member resources and directoriesOperates an online Member Gallery for members to display their artwork, a Teacher Directory for members to be listed, and enables members to announce their exhibitions and workshops through organizational channels.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Provides professional development and peer support for botanical artistsSupports skill development, peer engagement, and intergenerational teaching in botanical art through member services, local chapters, artists' circles, and structured programming. This includes fostering communities for traditional and contemporary practice.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes excellence and service in botanical artAdministers an annual awards program that honors individuals for artistic achievement, dedication to botanical art, and sustained service contributions, including recognition of past board members and officers.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Supports satellite and local initiatives in botanical artSupports member-led and group-based satellite initiatives to expand programming at local, regional, and international levels, including participation in global networks like Botanical Art Worldwide.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- publishes The Botanical Artist quarterly journalProduces and distributes a quarterly journal titled *The Botanical Artist*, providing educational and artistic content on contemporary botanical art to individual and institutional members, students, and the broader public. Members receive subscription access as a core benefit.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$653K
Contributions & grants$329K50%
Program service revenue$302K46%
Investment income$22K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$592K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$232K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$802K
Cash$784K
Investments$0
Liabilities$127K
Net assets$674K
Liquid reserves15.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +35.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JODY WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 34 | $56K |
| JEANNE REINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $750 |
| SUSAN TOMLINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $750 |
board members · 22
- CATHERINE DELLOR — SECRETARY
- CATHERINE WATTERS — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTIANE FASHEK — DIRECTOR
- CLAUDIA LANE — PAST PRESIDENT
- DEBORAH DION — TREASURER
- GILLIAN RICE — VICE PRESIDENT
- JEE-YOEN KOO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN PASTORIZA-PINOL — DIRECTOR
- KAREN COLEMAN — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN GARNESS — DIRECTOR
- LARA CALL GASTINGER — DIRECTOR
- LOUISE L DALEY — DIRECTOR
- LYNDSAY MURPHREE — DIRECTOR
- LYNN WILLIAMSON — DIRECTOR
- MARY CRABTREE — DIRECTOR
- MARY DILLON — DIRECTOR
- MARY ELCANO — DIRECTOR
- MONICA RAY — PRESIDENT
- MYRA SOURKES — DIRECTOR
- SHARON FIELD — DIRECTOR
- TAMMY MCENTEE — DIRECTOR
- VINCENT JEANNEROT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Anne-Marie Evans Partner — First Honorary Director and recognized contributor to ASBA.
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden Partner — Collaborated through the Florilegium Society and exhibitions.
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden Partner — Collaborates with ASBA to showcase botanical art, as highlighted in ASBA publications
- Chicago Botanic Garden Partner — Collaborates with ASBA to feature botanical art, as highlighted in ASBA publications
- ClubExpress Partner — Platform used to power the organization's website and membership system
- ClubExpress Partner — Provides website platform and hosting services for the organization.
- ClubExpress Partner — Provides website platform services
- Code of Ethics for the Botanical Artist Working in the Field Partner — Provides a practical guide for ethical fieldwork with native flora, aligned with ASBA's values.
- Constant Contact Partner — Used for sending monthly eHighlights and other email communications to members.
- Diane Bouchier Partner — Founded ASBA in 1994 and addressed the General Membership Meeting at the 20th Anniversary celebration.
- Dr. Diane Bouchier Partner — Founder and former President and Treasurer of ASBA.
- Dr. Shirley Sherwood Partner — First Honorary Director and ongoing supporter of ASBA.
- Garden Club of America Partner — Presented the 2026 Eloise Payne Luquer Medal to ASBA
- Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation Partner — Collaborates with ASBA to promote botanical art and documentation, featured in ASBA publications
- Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation Partner — Exhibited artwork and collaborated through shared collections and documentation efforts.
- Jenny Phillips Partner — Honorary Director and recognized supporter of ASBA.
- Kazunori Kurokawa Partner — Honorary Director and recognized supporter of ASBA.
- Longwood Gardens Partner — Exhibited artwork and collaborated through shared programming.
- Missouri Botanical Garden Partner — Collaborates with ASBA to showcase botanical art, as highlighted in ASBA publications
- New York Botanical Garden Partner — Collaborated on the Botanical Art and Illustration program and hosted ASBA's office.
- Oak Spring Garden Foundation Partner — Collaborated through jury participation in the Botanical Artists in Residency program.
- Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Partner — Hosts the PHS McLean Library, featured in ASBA publications as a resource for botanical artists
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden Partner — Collaborates with ASBA to feature botanical art, as highlighted in ASBA publications
- RHS Lindley Library Partner — Collaborates with ASBA to support botanical art, highlighted in ASBA publications
- Regional Parks Botanic Garden Partner — Featured in ASBA publications as a resource and venue for botanical art engagement
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Partner — Featured in ASBA publications as an institution supporting botanical art and illustration
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Partner — Exhibited artwork and collaborated through artist fellowships and collections.
- San Francisco Botanical Garden Society Partner — Collaborates with ASBA to promote botanical art, as highlighted in ASBA publications
- The Huntington Library Partner — Collaborates with ASBA to promote botanical art, as highlighted in ASBA publications
- The New York Botanical Garden Partner — Collaborates with ASBA to feature botanical art, as highlighted in ASBA publications
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art-Science Integration in Botanical Practicemethodology: art-science integrationBy integrating artistic principles with scientific accuracy and requiring direct observation of plant subjects, the organization ensures botanical art maintains both aesthetic and factual fidelity, because this dual discipline enhances credibility, educational value, and ecological relevance.
- Artist-Centered Intellectual Property Protectionmethodology: artist-centered copyright protectionBy enforcing strict policies requiring express permission for use or distribution of artwork, the organization ensures artists retain control over their creations, because maintaining creator autonomy strengthens trust and incentivizes participation in the botanical art community.
- Community-Driven Preservation of Botanical Artmethodology: community-driven preservation and developmentBy fostering a vibrant, interactive community through exhibitions, education, publications, conferences, and collaboration, the organization sustains and advances both traditional and contemporary botanical art, because collective engagement strengthens cultural continuity and professional development.
- Strategic Collaboration for Field Expansionmethodology: strategic collaboration for outreachBy collaborating with like-minded organizations and growing a global membership network, the organization expands the reach and visibility of botanical art, because strategic partnerships and inclusive participation amplify impact beyond what any single entity can achieve.