Weed Science Society of America
To promote research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds
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Weed Science Society of America is a environment organization based in WESTMINSTER, United States. Annual revenue: $694K. EIN: 370911208.
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Mission
To promote research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Weed Science Society of America with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1956, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWeed Science Society of America is a registered environment nonprofit based in Westminster, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1956 and has been operating for 70 years. Its EIN is 370911208. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $879K in annual revenue. 127 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Weed Science Society of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 370911208. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Weed Science Society of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Weed Science Society of America is located in Westminster, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1956 and has been active for 70 years.
Based on official tax filings, Weed Science Society of America has $879K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Weed Science Society of America is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $879K in annual revenue. The organization has 127 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Weed Science Society of America. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Weed Science Society of America holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Weed Science Society of America is a environment organization based in WESTMINSTER, United States. Annual revenue: $694K. EIN: 370911208. Weed Science Society of America is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1956.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $879K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Weed Science Society of America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Weed Science Society of America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 370911208, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 127 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 127 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1956
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Weed Science Society of America
- What is Weed Science Society of America?
- Weed Science Society of America is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Westminster, United States. Weed Science Society of America is a environment organization based in WESTMINSTER, United States. Annual revenue: $694K. EIN: 370911208.
- When was Weed Science Society of America founded?
- Weed Science Society of America was founded in 1956.
- Who leads Weed Science Society of America?
- Eric Gustafson serves as Executive Secretary.
- Where is Weed Science Society of America located?
- Headquartered in Westminster, CO, United States.
- What is Weed Science Society of America's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Weed Science Society of America trustworthy?
- Weed Science Society of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Weed Science Society of America's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 370911208.
- What is Weed Science Society of America's website?
- http://www.wssa.net