Nonprofit · EIN 58-1876613
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY
Also known as DR CHARLES N HORN SEC-TREASURER
Tax-exempt · BOONE, NC 28608
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $79,949 | $57,924 | $22,025 | $960,217 | $0 | $960,217 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $63,030 | $65,145 | -$2,115 | $843,220 | $0 | $843,220 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $78,802 | $38,735 | $40,067 | $781,415 | $0 | $781,415 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,731
- Membership dues
- $9,631
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $26,998
- Royalties
- $41,220
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,040
- Other revenue
- $41,220
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,139
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,634
- Travel
- $1,438
- Program services (functional)
- $46,634
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,290
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $843,220
- Total assets, end of year
- $960,217
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $960,217
- Publicly traded securities
- $928,136
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $181,327
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $778,890
- Gross receipts
- $79,949
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1936
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Morris | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Bolin | Past president Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Estep | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mac Alford | Recording secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Budke | membership coordinator Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Randle | Editor of Castanea Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lytton Musselmen | Editor of Chinquapin Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Johnathan Horton | Member at large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pamela Puppo | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kadrin Anderson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathon Osborne | Student Representitve Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Morris | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Bolin | Past president Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Matt Estep | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mac Alford | Recording secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Budke | membership coordinator Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Randle | Editor of Castanea Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lytton Musselmen | Editor of Chinquapin Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Johnathan Horton | Member at large Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Pamela Puppo | Member at Large Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Kadrin Anderson | Member at Large Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jonathon Osborne | Student Representitve Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bolin | President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Rebecca Cook | Past president Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Estep | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Mac Alford | Recording secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jessica Budke | membership coordinator Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Chris Randle | Editor of Castanea Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Lytton Musselmen | Editor of Chinquapin Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Johnathan Horton | Member at large Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pamela Puppo | Member at Large Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kadrin Anderson | Member at Large Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Horton | Student Representitve Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 572 RIVERS STREET, BOONE, NC 28608-0001
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 572 Rivers Street, Boone NC 28608
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ashley B Morris, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Matt Estep, 572 Rivers Street, Boone NC 28608
- Signed the 990
- Matt Estep, Treasurer
- Phone
- (828) 262-8058
- Website
- https://sabs.us/
Mission
The mission of the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society is to promote the study of botany. This is achieved through various means including publishing a journal named "Castanea," a newsletter called "Chinquapin," hosting an annual conference, and providing awards for botanical research. The society focuses on the botany of the eastern United States, fostering both professional and public interest in plant biology
Program accomplishments
- published the journal CastaneaExpenses $13,662 · revenue $41,220
- The organization provides support to students to attend field stations, attend conferences, and awards for scientific presentationsExpenses $15,444 · grants $15,444
- SABS website is used to disseminate information and provide access to Online content.Expenses $5,597
- Other program services supporting the Society's botanical education, scientific communication, annual meeting, member services, and related activities.Expenses $11,931
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1876613
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $960,217
- Income (IRS master file)
- $79,949
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $79,949 | $57,924 | $960,217 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $63,030 | $65,145 | $843,220 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $78,802 | $38,735 | $781,415 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Matt Estep | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 58-1876613).
Questions about SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY is 58-1876613.
- Is SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ashley B Morris.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $79,949, expenses of $57,924 and total assets of $960,217 at year end.
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