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Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists

EIN 53-0239132 · Alexandria, VA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CONNECT AND CULTIVATE A THRIVING FLORAL COMMUNITY.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Employees
19
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$323,386, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. CONNECTION - CULTIVATED CONNECTION ACROSS THE INDUSTRY TO SHARE IDEAS AND SOLVE PROBLEMS. KEY STRATEGIES INCLUDED CREATING NEW AND EXPANDING EXISTING MEETINGS AND EVENTS, ENHANCING MEETINGS AND EVENTS TO FACILITATE MORE ORGANIC CONNECTIONS, ESTABLISHING SAF AS THE LEADER IN CULTIVATING NEXT-GEN CONNECTION, AND FACILITATING PEER GROUPS. HOSTED 5 TOTAL LIVE/IN-PERSON AND 16 VIRTUAL EVENTS.
  2. CAREER DEVELOPMENT - EQUIPPED GROWTH-MINDED PROFESSIONALS WITH RESOURCES TO CREATE FULFILLING CAREERS. KEY STRATEGIES INCLUDED LAUNCHING AN ONLINE TRAINING PLATFORM, PARTNERING WITH CONTENT PROVIDERS, DEVELOPING CERTIFICATIONS, AND CULTIVATING INTEREST IN FLORICULTURE CAREERS.
  3. THE FUTURE - INDUSTRY RESOURCE FOR RELEVANT DATA AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE FUTURE. KEY STRATEGIES INCLUDED: IDENTIFYING KEY DATA TO HELP INDUSTRY MEMBERS NAVIGATE CHANGES; ENHANCING EXISTING CONTENT THAT ACCENTUATES INDUSTRY, CONSUMER AND BUSINESS TRENDS AND CELEBRATES ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING; AND CURATING RELEVANT INFORMATION TO HELP THE INDUSTRY CHOOSE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS. IN 2024, FEATURED KEY STRATEGIC TOPICS ACROSS ALL CONTENT CHANNELS (BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE, WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER, AND ONGOING WEBSITE UPDATES), INCLUDING DRIVING GROWTH, STREAMLINING OPERATIONS, STAFF COMPENSATION, LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY, DRIVING ONLINE SALES AND MANAGING SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1940.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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