Virginia Native Plant Society Inc
The Virginia Native Plant Society is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the native plants of Virginia and their habitats
Virginia Native Plant Society Inc at a glance
In short: Virginia Native Plant Society Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,287
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,144
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,144
- Total assets
- $361,579
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Virginia Native Plant Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio University ($12K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $26K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Research | $11,805 |
| The College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA | Research | $8,482 |
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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 | $361,579 | $232,489 | $195,945 | $20,287 | 2 | $9,801 |
| 2024 | $317,135 | $252,084 | $227,000 | $26,238 | 3 | $6,809 |
| 2023 | $293,557 | $173,688 | $126,643 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $250,334 | $150,978 | $164,609 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $260,430 | $154,302 | $167,614 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $276,610 | $105,034 | $95,146 | — | — | — |
About Virginia Native Plant Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Virginia Native Plant Society Inc is a public charity, based in Boyce, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $362K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virginia Native Plant Society Inc is led by Nancy Vehrs, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 21 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Vehrs
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hayden
Botany Chair
Director → Botany Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Beaty
Horticulture Chair
Director → Horticulture Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Moulton
Pubilcity Chair
Director → Pubilcity Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Ryan
Conservation Chair
Director → Conservation Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Witmer
Publications Chair
Director → Publications Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emilia Godwin
Fundraising Chair
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer McCarthy
Membership Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maeve Coker
Education Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melody Mobley
Dei Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Kershaw
Director at Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hurley
Director at Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Villari
Director at Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Townsend
Director at Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Smith
Site Registry
Director → Site Registry, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Howe
1st Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rod Simmons
Site Registry
Director → Site Registry, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Anderson
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Korzuch
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gorsline
Technology
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Crawford
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Kathleen O'Shea (2021–2024) — Membership Chair
- Former: Joey Thompson (2022–2024) — Education Chair
- Former: Anna Finch (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Murphy (2023–2024) — Technology
- Former: Elizabeth Truax (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kathleen Stasulis (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Margaret Troyer (2020–2022) — Fundraising Chair
- Former: Alexander Fisher (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Native Plant Society Inc
How much does Virginia Native Plant Society Inc give each year?
Virginia Native Plant Society Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $26K across 3 grants.
How large is Virginia Native Plant Society Inc?
Virginia Native Plant Society Inc reported $362K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $232K.
Where does Virginia Native Plant Society Inc operate?
Virginia Native Plant Society Inc has awarded grants in Ohio, Virginia.
What is Virginia Native Plant Society Inc's EIN?
Virginia Native Plant Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1199988. 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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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