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Weed Science Society of America

Public charity · Grantmaker Westminster, CO EIN: 37-0911208 Website

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.

Key facts about Weed Science Society of America

In short: Weed Science Society of America gave $87K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
37-0911208
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$87,421
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$43,711
Median grant
$43,711
Total assets
$2,505,394
Primary geography
Colorado (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.5M

+1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$87K

-2.8% YoY

Grant Count

2

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$44K

+45.8% YoY

How Weed Science Society of America gives

  • Giving grew 542% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Weed Science Society of America

Based on IRS filings

Weed Science Society of America is a public charity 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. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $113K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

WestminsterAmesAthensLas CrucesMoscowPullmanUniversityUniversity Park

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 2 grants2022 3 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $90K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $87K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Southern Weed Science Society: $52KSouthern Weed Science Society$52KUniversity of Georgia Research Foundation: $35KUniversity of Georgia ResearchFoundation$35K

The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Weed Science Society ($52K). Together the top 2 received $87K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southern Weed Science Society Westminster, COInnovative Grant$52,421
University of Georgia Research Foundation Athens, GAInnovative Grant$35,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
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
Net Investment Income$113,106$196,608$85,542

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Weed Science Society of America is led by Gregory Dahl, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 30 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Gregory Dahl

    President

    Vice President → President-Elect, 2023

    President-Elect → President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Van Wychen

    Director of Science Policy

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $143K (2020) → $152K (2024)

  • Chris Willenborg

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Byrd

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Lindquist

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lynn Sosnoski

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alan Helm

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brett Miller

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Kells

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jill Schroeder

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Vangessel

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Flessner

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Kezar

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steven Pyle

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ben Sperry

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Darren Robinson

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Howell

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christy Sprague

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Burns

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Isabel Werle

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Dotray

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sara Ward

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Gustafson

    Executive Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Elmore

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stanley Culpepper

    Past President

    President-Elect → President, 2022

    President → Past President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carroll Moseley

    Past President

    Vice President & President-Elect → President, 2023

    President → Past President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lauren Lazaro

    Treasurer

    Secretary → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hilary Sandler

    President-Elect

    Vice President → President-Elect, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ian Burke

    Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Backscheider

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Anita Dille (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Rob Richardson (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Dawn Refsell (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Francois Tardif (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Rakesh Chandran (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: William Curran (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Delany Foster (2021–2022) — Director · Filing note: As of 21621
  • Former: Darren Robertson (2022) — Director
  • Former: Darrin Dodds (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 2/16/2021
  • Former: Larry Steckel (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 2162021
  • Former: Marty Schraer (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 2162021
  • Former: Phil Banks (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 2/16/2021
  • Former: Wykle Greene (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 2/16/2021
  • Former: Bill Curran (2021) — Past President

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

Lee Van Wychen — Director of Science Policy: $152KLee Van WychenDirector of Science Policy$152K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $152K, to Lee Van Wychen (Director of Science Policy).

Frequently asked questions about Weed Science Society of America

How much does Weed Science Society of America give each year?

Weed Science Society of America gave $87K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $90K across 3 grants.

How large is Weed Science Society of America?

Weed Science Society of America reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $879K.

What is Weed Science Society of America?

Weed Science Society of America is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Westminster, CO. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Weed Science Society of America operate?

Weed Science Society of America has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Mississippi, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington.

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.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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