2018-05-15T15:17:38-05:00 2017-06-30 GRANT THORNTON LLP 2001 MARKET STREET SUITE 700 PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 990 2016-07-01 231352265 The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society % TAMELA VIEIRA PENN 2159888800 100 North 20th Street- 5th Floor Philadelphia PA 191031495 TAMELA VIEIRA CFO 2155614200 2018-05-15 true FRANK GIARDINI P00532355 2155614200 209.220.136.124 23695320181355000089 2018-05-15 P 19739530E8FB4F7C1C006380FC5E44D6664E1EFF 435BF8AECAD1483B504E3BFCA9FF337394A871F0 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Matther P Rader 100 North 20th Street- 5th Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 40320496 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. 15 13 204 14000 134273 -5776 12235835 11844322 10491029 10898081 2151410 1851635 55627 236066 24933901 24830104 760000 750000 0 0 7743706 8711877 27639 69853 1987295 17674462 17331870 26205807 26863600 -1271906 -2033496 65707100 67630522 10394885 8671716 55312215 58958806 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. The Pennsylvania horticulturial society connects people with horticulture and together we create beautiful, healthy and sustainable communities. false false 8702024 10053858 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. 10298297 654171 PHS'S 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 TO MAKE FRESH NUTRITIOUS PRODUCE AVAILABLE FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED. WE'VE TRAINED 2,339 GARDEN TENDERS AND 904 EDUCATORS TO START COMMUNITY GARDENS AND SCHOOL GREENING PROJECTS AS WELL AS BUILD THE COMMUNITY AND NETWORKS NEEDED FOR SUSTAINED STEWARDSHIP. PARTNERING WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, WE CLEAN, GREEN AND MAINTAIN OVER 12,000 LOTS ACROSS THE CITY, TURNING BLIGHTED LOTS INTO NEIGHBORHOOD ASSETS. THROUGH TRAINING AND NETWORKING, WE'VE HELPED OVER 112 PEOPLE FIND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT WHEN RETURNING TO THE COMMUNITY AFTER INCARCERATION. WE'VE TRAINED 4,753 TREE TENDERS TO PLANT AND TAKE CARE OF TREES, AND TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE'VE PLANTED OVER 538,000 TREES IN THE REGION. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, WE HAVE INSTALLED 1,652 RAIN BARRELS AND PROVIDED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EDUCATION TO 4,024 RESIDENTS. 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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, 2017, 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, 2013. X X X X X X X true Sponsor Philly Events LLC 768 N 23rd Street Philadelphia PA 19130 Fundraising Consultant false 69853 69853 NJ PA PREVIEW DINNER 511840 5150 506690 295383 62619 PHEAST 118562 118562 31184 0 630402 5150 625252 295383 93803 389186 236066 Meadowbrook Farm 100 North 20th street 5th floor philadelphia PA 19103 200966236 501(c)(3) 750000 operating support Roxborough Development Corporation 6111 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia PA 19128 232705347 501(c)(3) 37500 Operating support 2 X X X X false false false false false false false false false MATTHEW RADER PRESIDENT 222965 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8389 0 231354 0 0 0 SUSAN WOOLLEY SECRETARY 122972 0 0 0 0 0 5346 0 26136 0 154454 0 0 0 SAM LEMHENEY SR VP SHOWS/EVENTS 173890 0 0 0 0 0 7200 0 26203 0 207293 0 0 0 JAMES OWENS VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 122055 0 0 0 0 0 5160 0 26030 0 153245 0 0 0 Margaret McCarvill chair 48132 See Note 2 false Schedule L Part IV - Note 1 Supplemental 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 calendar year 2015, PHS paid $60,688 to Ms. McCarvill for her consulting services and not as a board member and paid $48,132 in calendar year 2016 Form 1099 and Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1A. X 7 34268 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 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES Unrecognized Change in Net Pension $ 996,149 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 calendar year 2015, PHS paid $60,688 to Ms. McCarvill for her consulting services and not as a board member and paid $48,132 in calendar year 2016 Form 1099 and Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1A. 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