American Orchid Society
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The American Orchid Society (AOS) is a horticultural society for education, conservation, and research of orchids. It was founded in 1921, and has an international membership.[2] It is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.[4] It has been called an "industry group".[5] As of 2001[update] it was the largest special interest horticultural organization in the world.[6] The AOS is the parent organization for local orchid societies in North and South America.[2] It is affiliated with 600 orchid societies worldwide.[7] A local commercial orchid grower, Robert Fuchs, said, "The American Orchid Society has the best orchid library in the Americas and orchid art work that is phenomenal."[2] As of 2004[update] annual dues were $40.[3]
Quick Facts Formation, Founded at ...
Formation | 1921; 103 years ago (1921) |
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Founded at | Boston, Massachusetts |
Type | Horticultural society, 501 (c) (3) nonprofit |
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Membership (2011) | 10,000 |
President | Jay Balchan [1] |
Affiliations | 600 local orchid societies |
Budget (2009) | $2.5 million[2] |
Revenue (2016) | $215,232[1] |
Disbursements | $800,000 |
Expenses (2016) | $204,168[1] |
Endowment (2016) | $2,135,423[1] |
Staff (2004) | 22[3] |
Volunteers (2004) | 370[3] |
Website | www |
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