The Herb Society of America Inc
The Herb Society of America, inc. Is dedicated to promoting the knowledge, use, and delight of herbs through educational programs, research, and sharing the experience of its members with the community.
The Herb Society of America Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,157,694
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $443,811
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $150,190
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $454,364
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Herb Society of America Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Herb Society of America Inc
Horticulture/Botany: Kathryn Giarratani Scholarship Fund of the Western PA Herb Society Grant
The Herb Society of America Inc
Amount
Approximately US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
HSA Research Grants
The Herb Society of America Inc
Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants
The Herb Society of America Inc
Amount
US $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Herb Society of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | Research Grant | $10,000 |
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | Research Grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,157,694 | $443,811 | $454,364 | — | — | $150,190 |
| 2024 | $3,207,329 | $388,031 | $458,857 | $20,000 | 2 | $124,523 |
| 2023 | $2,944,005 | $426,369 | $473,280 | $10,000 | 1 | $99,861 |
| 2022 | $3,236,763 | $374,914 | $439,309 | — | — | $82,626 |
| 2021 | $3,510,710 | $423,963 | $314,931 | — | — | $105,069 |
| 2020 | $2,370,802 | $384,192 | $345,187 | — | — | $97,174 |
About The Herb Society of America Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Herb Society of America Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kirtland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Herb Society of America Inc is led by Laura Lee Martin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Lee Martin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$57K (2020) → $67K (2025)
Linda Lange
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey King
Membership Chair
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krystal Maxwell
Botany & Horticulture Chair
District Delegate → Botany & Horticulture Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Cox
Education Chair
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Obrien
Publications Co-Chair
District Delegate → Publications Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Varney
District Delegate
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Smith
Vice President
District Delegate → Education Chair, 2022
Education Chair → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa-Marie Maryott
Membership Delegate
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Hosch
Membership Delegate
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Mullen
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Swope-Joos
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Franzo
Membership Delegate
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Riccio
District Delegate
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Maryann Readal (2020–2024) — Publications Chair
- Former: Amy R. Schiavone (2020–2023) — Past President & Awards Chair
- Former: Kim Labash (2020–2023) — District Delegate
- Former: Gayle Engles (2022–2023) — Education Chair
- Former: Roxanne Varian (2022–2023) — Membership Delegate
- Former: Rosemary Loveall-Sale (2023) — Honorary President
- Former: Gladys McKinney (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Hendrika Sluder (2020–2022) — Nominating Chair
- Former: Pamela Goetsch (2020–2022) — District Delegate
- Former: Chrissy Moore (2021–2022) — Honorary President
- Former: Jackie Johnson (2021–2022) — District Delegate
- Former: Jen Munson (2020–2021) — Education Chair
- Former: Gayle Engels (2021) — Education Chair
- Former: Julie Walsh (2020) — District Delegate
- Former: Rae McKimm (2020) — Nominating Chair
- Former: Susan Belsinger (2020) — Honorary President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $67K, to Laura Lee Martin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Herb Society of America Inc
How large is The Herb Society of America Inc?
The Herb Society of America Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $444K.
What is The Herb Society of America Inc?
The Herb Society of America Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kirtland, OH. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Herb Society of America Inc operate?
The Herb Society of America Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Nebraska, Ohio.
What is The Herb Society of America Inc's EIN?
The Herb Society of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1596261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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