Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pasadena, California, registered in 1983, with $472,470 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 41187, Pasadena, CA, 91114 EIN 95-6140611 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$472K
▼ 21.1% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$417K
Net assets
$1.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc: 30 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 41187, Pasadena, CA, 91114
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $276K (FY2020) to $472K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $42KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
11.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$42K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $472,470▼21.1% | $416,594▼17.5% | $1,052,588▲7.0% | $1,094,883▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $598,685▲49.1% | $504,857▲41.2% | $983,549▲20.4% | $983,743▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $401,543▲26.3% | $357,465▲94.1% | $817,148▼9.3% | $822,356▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $317,892▲15.2% | $184,209▲5.7% | $901,172▲17.4% | $902,901▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $275,917 | $174,281 | $767,489 | $767,654 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $12K total
1 grant to Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc totaling $12K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Environment and animals | 2024 | $12,087 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6140611, based in Pasadena, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc's EIN?
- Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6140611.
- How much revenue does Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc report?
- Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc reported $472,470 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cactus & Succulent Society of America Inc (EIN 95-6140611) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.