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.
American Society of Plant Biologists at a glance
In short: American Society of Plant Biologists gave $24K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,033
- +42.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,011
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,990
- Total assets
- $22,587,024
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 Society of Plant Biologists
Open Grants
27 open opportunities from American Society of Plant Biologists
Adolph E. Gude, Jr. Award Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
ASPB Excellence in Education Award Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
ASPB Innovation Prize for Agricultural Technology Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Society of Plant Biologists funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Hamilton College ($9K). Together the top 3 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Society of Plant Biologists gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $73K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Hamilton College Clinton, NY | Bloome Grant | $8,500 |
| University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | Bloome Grant | $7,990 |
| The Research Foundation for SUNY Albany, NY | Bloome Grant | $7,543 |
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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 | $22,587,024 | $5,909,625 | $6,802,159 | $24,033 | 3 | $378,037 |
| 2023 | $19,405,856 | $5,663,321 | $6,608,458 | $16,895 | 2 | $317,265 |
| 2022 | $21,357,361 | $6,378,844 | $6,262,067 | $6,970 | 1 | $272,415 |
| 2021 | $24,290,574 | $6,632,786 | $5,223,553 | $62,548 | 2 | $1,266,061 |
| 2020 | $19,649,712 | $10,404,371 | $6,762,634 | $72,513 | 3 | $1,502,311 |
About American Society of Plant Biologists
Based on IRS filings
American Society of Plant Biologists is a public charity, 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Society of Plant Biologists is led by Crispin Taylor, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 7 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Crispin Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$244K (2020) → $251K (2024)
Hong Ma
President
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clara Woodall
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $206K (2024)
Mark James
Senior Manager
Web Systems Manager → Senior Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $132K (2024)
Mary Williams
Features Editor
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $130K (2024)
Sarah Black
Vice President, Content & Communications
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $142K (2024)
Elias Sanchez
Senior Database Administrator Manager
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Jennifer Covington
Vice President, Membership & Meetings
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$165K (2024)
Kent Chapman
President-Elect
Treasurer → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena Monte
Elected Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leeann Thorton
Past President
President-Elect & Chair → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Wallace
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hicks
Elected Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Wyatt
Elected Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sreekala Chellamma
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aruna Kilaru
Elected Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Nancy Eckardt (2020–2023) — Senior Features Editor
- Former: Clint Chapple (2020–2022) — Elected Member
- Former: Gustavo Macintosh (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Jean Rosenberg (2020–2022) — Director, Meetings & Events
- Former: Stacey Harmer (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tessa Burch-Smith (2021–2022) — Elected Member
- Former: Katayoon Katie Dehesh (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Christine Foyer (2020) — Elected Member
- Former: Judy Callis (2020) — President
- Former: Laura Wayne (2020) — Elected Member
- Former: Maureen McCann (2020) — President
- Former: Nancy Winchester (2020) — Director & Publications
- Former: Wayne Parrott (2020) — Secretary
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 $251K, to Crispin Taylor (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Society of Plant Biologists
How much does American Society of Plant Biologists give each year?
American Society of Plant Biologists gave $24K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $17K across 2 grants.
What is American Society of Plant Biologists's typical grant size?
American Society of Plant Biologists's median grant in 2024 was $7,990, and its average grant was $8,011, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Society of Plant Biologists give grants?
American Society of Plant Biologists gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (33%).
Does American Society of Plant Biologists give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on American Society of Plant Biologists's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Bloome Grant" (3 grants).
How large is American Society of Plant Biologists?
American Society of Plant Biologists reported $22.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
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.
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 October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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