American Society of Plant Biologists
PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF PLANT BIOLOGY, TO ENCOURAGE AND PUBLISH RESEARCH IN PLANT BIOLOGY, AND TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS AND GROWTH OF PLANT SCIENTISTS IN GENERAL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.6M
+16.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$24K
+42.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-5.2% YoY
About American Society of Plant Biologists
Based on IRS filings
American Society of Plant Biologists is a nonprofit organization, based in ROCKVILLE, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $378K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,587,024 | $19,405,856 | $21,357,361 |
| Revenue | $5,909,625 | $5,663,321 | $6,378,844 |
| Expenses | $6,802,159 | $6,608,458 | $6,262,067 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $378,037 | $317,265 | $272,415 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
20 open opportunities from American Society of Plant Biologists
Adolph E. Gude, Jr. Award Grant
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLANT BIOLOGISTS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ASPB Excellence in Education Award Grant
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLANT BIOLOGISTS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ASPB Innovation Prize for Agricultural Technology Grant
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLANT BIOLOGISTS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Trustees of Hamilton College ($8,500), University of South Alabama ($7,990), The Research Foundation for Suny ($7,543).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEES OF HAMILTON COLLEGE CLINTON, NY | BLOOME GRANT | $8,500 |
| THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR SUNY ALBANY, NY | BLOOME GRANT | $7,543 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA MOBILE, AL | BLOOME GRANT | $7,990 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG MA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KENT CHAPMAN | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 1 | — |
| IAN WALLACE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SREEKALA CHELLAMMA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KAREN HICKS | ELECTED MEMBER (THRU 09/24) | 1 | — |
| ARUNA KILARU | ELECTED MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELENA MONTE | ELECTED MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEEANN THORTON | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SARAH WYATT | ELECTED MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CRISPIN TAYLOR | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 37.5 | $250,873 |
| CLARA WOODALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 37.5 | $205,915 |
| JENNIFER COVINGTON | VP, MEMBERSHIP & MEETINGS | 37.5 | $165,432 |
| SARAH BLACK | VP, CONTENT & COMMUNICATIONS | 37.5 | $141,738 |
| MARK JAMES | SENIOR MANAGER, IT | 37.5 | $132,399 |
| ELIAS SANCHEZ | SR DATABASE ADMIN MANAGER | 37.5 | $119,526 |
| MARY WILLIAMS | FEATURES EDITOR | 37.5 | $129,921 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is American Society of Plant Biologists?
As of 2024, American Society of Plant Biologists holds $22.6M in total assets with $5.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $24K in 2024.
Where does American Society of Plant Biologists operate?
American Society of Plant Biologists has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Wisconsin.
What size grants does American Society of Plant Biologists award?
In 2024, American Society of Plant Biologists awarded 3 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Society of Plant Biologists's EIN?
American Society of Plant Biologists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0258999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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