American Horticulture Industry Association
Our mission is to unite, promote, and advance our industry through advocacy, collaboration, connectivity, education, market development, and research.
American Horticulture Industry Association at a glance
In short: American Horticulture Industry Association gave $212K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,885
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,943
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $105,943
- Total assets
- $16,311,812
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Horticulture Industry Association
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Horticulture Industry Association
Who American Horticulture Industry Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Horticultural Research Institute Endowmwnt Fund Inc ($206K). Together the top 2 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $242K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $212K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horticultural Research Institute Endowmwnt Fund Inc Columbus, OH | Support leadership academy program and women in horticulture program at cultivate | $205,885 |
| America in Bloom Columbus, OH | Symposium Sponsorship | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,311,812 | $7,518,871 | $5,798,036 | $211,885 | 2 | $624,088 |
| 2023 | $14,105,320 | $6,898,332 | $5,251,890 | $242,108 | 2 | $278,455 |
| 2022 | $11,629,268 | $6,749,172 | $4,923,191 | $70,225 | 1 | $305,064 |
| 2021 | $10,832,719 | $6,338,048 | $4,162,854 | $11,886 | Total only | $441,939 |
| 2020 | $9,013,044 | $2,049,844 | $3,722,272 | $11,000 | 2 | $168,748 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Horticulture Industry Association
Based on IRS filings
American Horticulture Industry Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $212K. Net investment income was $624K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Horticulture Industry Association is led by Ken Fisher, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 5 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ken Fisher
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$367K (2020) → $407K (2024)
Ed Overdevest
Vice Chairman & Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Vice Chairman & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Lando
Chairman & Past Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chairman & Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyndsi Oestmann
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mostardi
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Tosovsky
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Fullmer
Director & Vice Chairman
Director → Director & Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Becker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Edmundson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lloyd
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Clark
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Showalter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Fortman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Altman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Fessler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Limbert
Vice President, Operations & Finance
Vice President & Controller → Vice President, Operations & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Mary Elizabeth Cowardin
Vice President, Marketing & Member Eng
Vice President of Membership & Strateg → Vice President, Marketing & Member Engagement, 2023
Vice President, Marketing & Member Engagement → Vice President, Marketing & Member Eng, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $143K (2024)
Bill Behrens
Trade Show & Event Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $111K (2024)
Matthew Mika
Vice President, Advocacy & Gov Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $222K (2024)
Jon Reelhorn
Past Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Cotten
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Cole Mangum (2020–2023) — Past Chairman
- Former: Craig Regelbrugge (2020–2023) — Sen. Vice President of Public Policy
- Former: Jonathan Saperstein (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Gooder (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Evan Lee (2022) — Policy & Governement Relation
- Former: Amy Morris (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andrew Talmadge Coley (2020–2021) — Director Government Affair
- Former: Gerry Docksteader (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joe Hobson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Hughes (2020–2021) — Past Chairman
- Former: Chris McCorkle (2020) — Director
- Former: Holly Scoggins (2020) — Vice President of Educational Programming
- Former: Sherry Johnson (2020) — Vice President of Knowledge & Business Advancement
- Former: Susie Raker-Zimmerman (2020) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $407K, to Ken Fisher (President & CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Horticulture Industry Association
How much does American Horticulture Industry Association give each year?
American Horticulture Industry Association gave $212K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $242K across 2 grants.
How large is American Horticulture Industry Association?
American Horticulture Industry Association reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What is American Horticulture Industry Association?
American Horticulture Industry Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $16.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Horticulture Industry Association operate?
American Horticulture Industry Association has awarded grants in Florida, Ohio.
What is American Horticulture Industry Association's EIN?
American Horticulture Industry Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4411915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work American Horticulture Industry Association funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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