THE WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA PROMOTES RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION OUTREACH ACTIVITIES RELATED TO WEEDS; PROVIDES SCIENCE-BASED INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS; AND FOSTERS AWARENESS OF WEEDS AND THEIR IMPACTS ON MANAGED AND NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
+1.3% YoY
Revenue
$879K
-3.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$113K
-42.5% YoY
Expenses
$1.0M
+13.3% YoY
About Weed Science Society of America
Based on IRS filings
Weed Science Society of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WESTMINSTER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $113K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,505,394 | $2,473,389 | $2,487,427 |
| Revenue | $878,992 | $907,194 | $695,646 |
| Expenses | $1,013,904 | $894,802 | $651,861 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $113,106 | $196,608 | $85,542 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Weed Science Society of America
Science Policy Fellow (SPF) Program
Weed Science Society of America
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
WSSA Graduate Student Travel Award
Weed Science Society of America
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
WSSA Innovative Grants Program
Weed Science Society of America
Amount
Up to $100,000 total (can support one or multiple proposals)
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARROLL MOSELEY | PAST PRESIDENT AS OF 2/24 | 5 | — |
| GREG ELMORE | TREASURER THROUGH 2/24 | 5 | — |
| GREGORY DAHL | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| HILARY SANDLER | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 5 | — |
| IAN BURKE | VICE PRESIDENT AS OF 2/24 | 5 | — |
| KELLY BACKSCHEIDER | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| LAUREN LAZARO | TREASURER AS OF 2/24 | 5 | — |
| STANLEY CULPEPPER | PAST PRESIDENT THROUGH 2/24 | 5 | — |
| ALAN HELM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANDREW HOWELL | DIRECTOR AS OF 2/24 | 2 | — |
| BEN SPERRY | DIRECTOR THROUGH 2/24 | 2 | — |
| BRETT MILLER | DIRECTOR THROUGH 2/24 | 2 | — |
| CHRIS WILLENBORG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTY SPRAGUE | DIRECTOR AS OF 2/24 | 2 | — |
| DARREN ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIN BURNS | DIRECTOR AS OF 2/24 | 2 | — |
| ISABEL WERLE | DIRECTOR AS OF 2/24 | 2 | — |
| JAMES KELLS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JILL SCHROEDER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN BYRD | DIRECTOR THROUGH 2/24 | 2 | — |
| JOHN LINDQUIST | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LYNN SOSNOSKI | DIRECTOR THROUGH 2/24 | 2 | — |
| MARK VANGESSEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL FLESSNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PETER DOTRAY | DIRECTOR AS OF 2/24 | 2 | — |
| SARA WARD | DIRECTOR AS OF 2/24 | 2 | — |
| SARAH KEZAR | DIRECTOR THROUGH 2/24 | 2 | — |
| STEVEN PYLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIC GUSTAFSON | EXECUTIVE SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| LEE VAN WYCHEN | DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE POLICY | 40 | $151,798 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weed Science Society of America?
Weed Science Society of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WESTMINSTER, CO. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Weed Science Society of America?
As of 2024, Weed Science Society of America holds $2.5M in total assets with $879K in annual revenue.
Where does Weed Science Society of America operate?
Weed Science Society of America has awarded grants in Idaho.
What is Weed Science Society of America's EIN?
Weed Science Society of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0911208. 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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