Form990-EZ
Click to see attachment
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2010 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010, and ending 12-31-2010
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY
AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 22614
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 HOUSTON, TX772272614
D Employer identification number

23-7009662
E Telephone number

(713) 463-6719
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet7044
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.HOUSTONROSE.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ.. . bullet $ 25,240
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the instructions for Part I.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I . . . . . . . .
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . . 1 2,023
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . . 2 3,914
3 Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8,714
4 Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4,560
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . . 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . . 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) . . 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceed $15,000) . . . . . . .
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . . 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . . 7a 6,029
b Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . 7b 5,967
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . . 7c 62
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 . . . . . . . . . 9 19,273
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . 10 834
11 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . . . . 13 550
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3,916
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . 16 5,330
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 10,630
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . . . . . 18 8,643
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) . . . . . . . . . . . 19 173,076
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . . 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 . . . . . Bullet 21 181,719
Part IIBalance Sheets Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II. . . . . . . . .

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments . . . . . . . . . .
173,076
22
181,719
23Land and buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . .
 
24
 
25Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
173,076
25
181,719
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) . . . . .
 
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21) .
173,076
27
181,719
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Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY (HRS) PROMOTES EDUCATION THROUGH ITS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS IN STATES. ADDITIONALLY, HRS PRODUCES, SUPPORTS AND/OR SPONSORS ROSE PROGRAMS, LECTURES, CONVENTIONS, AND SEMINARS TO THE GARDENING PUBLIC AND THE ROSE INDUSTRY. HRS PROVIDES SERVICES NOT ONLY TO ITS MEMBERS, BUT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, HOSTING ROSE COMPETITIONS WITH CERTIFIED JUDGES, DISPENSING INFORMATION ABOUT GOOD ROSE HUSBANDRY AND THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PRACTICES, SPONSORING ROSE GARDEN TOURS, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ROSE RELATED PRODUCTS. THE SOCIETY WORKS WITH LOCAL NURSERYMEN BRINGING THEM NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN ROSE HORTICULTURE AND ASSISTS IN EDUCATING THEIR STAFFS ABOUT GENERAL ROSE CARE. EACH YEAR THE SOCIETY ALSO SUPPLIES LOCAL NURSERYMEN WITH CONSULTING ROSARIANS WHO ASSIST NURSERY CUSTOMERS IN MAKING PLANT SELECTIONS AND TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT ROSE CARE. TO FURTHER STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN
Describe what was achieved in carrying out the organization's exempt purposes. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 WE WELCOMED VISITORS AND MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT MONTHLY MEETINGS WITH PROGRAMS FEATURING SPEAKERS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. HORTICULTURE EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY PROFESSORS FROM TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SPOKE ON EDUCATIONAL TOPICS INCLUDING OLD GARDEN ROSES; REDUCING THE RISK OF HAND INJURY; ENVIRONMENTAL SOIL MANAGEMENT; COMPANION PLANTS FOR ROSE GARDENS AND CREATING ROSE ARRANGEMENTS,CONSULTING ROSARIAN SPEAKERS PROVIDED PROGRAMS ON INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT; THE UNIQUE STRIPED ROSES; AND LANDSCAPE BED PREPARATION. IN ADDITION TO FEATURED SPEAKERS, WE HELD "BEGINNERS CORNER" CLASSES TARGETED TO BEGINNING GARDNERS THAT ARE TAUGHT BY CONSULTING ROSARIANS ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS PRUNING, CREATING AN INEXPENSIVE IRRIGATION SYSTEM, EXHIBITING ROSES, AND HOW TO INCREASE A FALL BLOOM. FOR THESE NEW GARDENERS, THE SOCIETY ALSO HOSTED A HANDS-ON PROPAGATION CLINIC AND A ROSE HYBRIDIZING PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE SOCIETY ALSO HOSTED AN AUTOGRAPH PARTY FOR LEOLA BARRY, AUTHOR OF "HEIRLOOM BULBS OF TODAY". WE HELD OUR ANNUAL PRUNING DEMONSTRATION, AND ROSE CUTTINGS EXCHANGE MEETINGS. WEATHER FACTORS INCLUDING HURRICANE IKE PREVENTED HOLDING OUR ANNUAL SPRING ROSE SHOW, BUT THE SOCIETY DID HOST A SUCCESSFUL GARDEN TOUR THAT WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE HRS IS THE FINANCIAL UNDERWRITER OF THE EARTH-KIND ENVIRONMENTAL ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM BEING CONDUCTED BY TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE (PART OF THE TEXAS A&M SYSTEM). AS PART OF THIS RESEARCH PROJECT, THE SOCIETY HAS 400 ROSE BUSHES UNDER EVALUATION IN A PUBLIC PLANTING. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT THE RESEARCH EFFORT ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SITE WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAILY AT NO CHARGE. THE SOCIETY CREATED, MAINTAINS AND/OR HAS SUPPORTED PUBLIC ROSE PLANTINGS IN TEXAS AND LOUISIANA, INCLUDING TWO GARDENS AT THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. IN ADDITION, SOCIETY MEMBERS MAINTAIN PUBLIC ROSE PLANTINGS AT SEVERAL CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS. BOARD MEMBERS AND CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN IN EXCESS OF 20 PROGRAMS ON ROSE HORTICULTURE (IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS) TO GARDEN CLUB AND MASTER GARDENER GROUPS, AT NURSERIES AND/OR THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER, AND AT OTHER ROSE SOCIETY GATHERINGS IN HOUSTON, FRIENDSWOOD, ORANGE, RICHMOND, FARMERS BRANCH, BURNET, TOMBALL AND DALLAS, TEXAS AS WELL AS IN LOUISIANA AND NEW YORK. AN HRS BOARD MEMBER CO-AUTHORED A BOOK CHAPTER IN THE NEWLY RELEASED BOOK, THE SUSTAINABLE ROSE GARDEN - A READER IN ROSE CULTURE (NEWBURY BOOKS, 2010) THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON THE SOCIETY'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE EARTH- KIND ENVIRONMENTAL ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM. EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES WRITTEN BY HRS BOARD MEMBERS AND CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS HAVE APPEARED IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL MAGAZINES IN NEWSPAPERS SUCH AS THE AMERICAN ROSE MAGAZINE, NM PRO (NURSERY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL), LAWN & LANDSCAPE AND THE AMERICAN GARDENER. IN ADDITION, ARTICLES WRITTEN BY THESE MEMBERS HAVE APPEARED IN PUBLICATIONS OF OTHER ROSE SOCIETIES IN TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, COLORADO, GEORGIA AND NEW YORK. MEMBER ARTICLES HAVE ALSO BEEN PUBLISHED BY THE TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION. OUR CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN LOCAL RADIO STATION GARDENING SHOWS ANSWERING CALL-IN QUESTIONS ON ROSE GROWING IN THE HOUSTON AREA. MANY OF THESE CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS ARE ALSO PART OF THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY'S "CYBER-CR" PROGRAM - ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT ROSE CARE POSED BY GARDENERS AROUND THE COUNTRY.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 8,077
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a) . . . . . . . . . bullet 32 8,077
Part IVList of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (See the instructions for Part IV.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV . . . . . . . .
(a) Name and address (b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.) 		(d) Contributions to
employee benefit plans &
deferred compensation		 (e) Expense
account and
other allowances
ROBIN HOUGHClick to see attachment
915 OAK VISTA CT
FRIENDSWOOD,TX77546
 PRESIDENT10.00 0    
DAN LAWLORClick to see attachment
6707 HIGH KNOLL DRIVE
SUGAR LAND,TX77479
 FIRST V.P.10.00 0    
LIZ DUHONClick to see attachment
PO BOX 3155
SPRING,TX77383
 SECOND V.P.10.00 0    
JAMES LAPEROUSEClick to see attachment
13407 LAKECREST DR
CYPRESS,TX77429
 THIRD V.P.10.00 0    
DEBBIE LAPEROUSEClick to see attachment
13407 LAKECREST DR
HOUSTON,TX77024
 SECRETARY10.00 0    
RALPH TWISSClick to see attachment
835 BEL MAR STREET
SUGAR LAND,TX77478
 TREASURER10.00 0    
PATSY WILLIAMSClick to see attachment
2502 LEPRECHAUN LANE
HOUSTON,TX77017
 EDITOR10.00 0    
BAXTER WILLIAMSClick to see attachment
2502 LEPRECHAUN LANE
HOUSTON,TX77017
 DIRECTOR10.00 0    
MARY BAHNClick to see attachment
10SO BRIAR HOLLOW LN UNIT13
HOUSTON,TX77027
 PARLIAMENT10.00 0    
GAYE HAMMONDClick to see attachment
8627 DEEP VALLEY
HOUSTON,TX77044
 DIRECTOR10.00 0    
DONALD BURGERClick to see attachment
PO BOX 70828
HOUSTON,TX77270
 PAST PRESIDE10.00 0    
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Part VOther Information(Note the statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.)YesNo Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V . . . .
33
Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ..............
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the change on Schedule O (see instructions). ...................
34
 
No
35
If the organization had income from business activities, such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a (among others), but not reported on Form 990-T, explain in Schedule O why the organization did not report the income on Form 990-T. ........................
a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more or was it a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements?
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? (see instructions) ........
35b
 
 
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N .............
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...............
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 ......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities ....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ....
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 ..bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization ...................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. .................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletRALPH TWISS TREAS Telephone no. bullet (281) 242-8613
Located at bullet835 BEL MAR STREET
SUGAR LAND,TX ZIP + 4bullet774783301
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . . . bullet43
 
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If "Yes", Form 990 must be completed instead of
Yes
No
Form 990-EZ.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? . . . . . . .
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O. . . . . . . . .
44d
 
 
45
Is any related organization a controlled entity of the organization within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .
45
 
No
45a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. .
45a
 
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. . . . . . . . . .
46
 
No
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Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . .
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . . .
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? . . . .
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization? . . . . . . . . .
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Compensation
 (d) Contributions to
employee benefit plans &
deferred compensation		 (e) Expense
account and
other allowances
NONE
50(f)
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
51(d)
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000 . . . . . . . bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ....................
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Form 990-EZ (2010)

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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY
AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
Employer identification number

23-7009662
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 14,162 14,921 11,170 1,234 2,023 43,510
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 4,374 8,194 4,998 10,045 3,914 31,525
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..       64,257 14,743 79,000
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 18,536 23,115 16,168 75,536 20,680 154,035
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.   3,194       3,194
c Add lines 7a and 7b..   3,194       3,194
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           150,841
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 18,536 23,115 16,168 75,536 20,680 154,035
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 5,382 6,726 5,367 2,334 4,560 24,369
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 5,382 6,726 5,367 2,334 4,560 24,369
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 23,918 29,841 21,535 77,870 25,240 178,404
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
84.550 %
16
16
81.900 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
14.000 %
18
18
12.000 %
19a
b
20
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Part IV
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Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY (A 501(C)(3) ENTITY) AND EXTEND GRANTS TO THAT ORGANIZATION.FROM TIME TO TIME, THE HRS ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS SPONSORED BY OTHER ROSE SOCIETIES. THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY ALSO PARTICIPATES IN FUNDING ROSE RESEARCH AND HAS EXTENDED FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND GRANTS TO TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE (PART OF THE TEXAS A&M SYSTEM).
 
 
 
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Department of the Treasury
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY
AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
Employer identification number

23-7009662
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY 570 SCD 100 HOUSTON & TEXAS GARDEN CLUB 65 ROYAL NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY 99 0
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES INSURANCE 627 BANK FEES 93 BOD EXPENSES 148 CREDIT CARD FEES 492 MEMBERSHIP DUE 817 PO BOX RENTAL & MAIL PERM 185 SHOW TRAILER EXPENSE 24 SHOWS, SEMINARS,EDUCATION 2,510 STATE SALES TAX 74 STORAGE FEES 360 TOTAL 5,330
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY (HRS) PROMOTES EDUCATION THROUGH ITS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS IN STATES. ADDITIONALLY, HRS PRODUCES, SUPPORTS AND/OR SPONSORS ROSE PROGRAMS, LECTURES, CONVENTIONS, AND SEMINARS TO THE GARDENING PUBLIC AND THE ROSE INDUSTRY. HRS PROVIDES SERVICES NOT ONLY TO ITS MEMBERS, BUT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, HOSTING ROSE COMPETITIONS WITH CERTIFIED JUDGES, DISPENSING INFORMATION ABOUT GOOD ROSE HUSBANDRY AND THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PRACTICES, SPONSORING ROSE GARDEN TOURS, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ROSE RELATED PRODUCTS. THE SOCIETY WORKS WITH LOCAL NURSERYMEN BRINGING THEM NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN ROSE HORTICULTURE AND ASSISTS IN EDUCATING THEIR STAFFS ABOUT GENERAL ROSE CARE. EACH YEAR THE SOCIETY ALSO SUPPLIES LOCAL NURSERYMEN WITH CONSULTING ROSARIANS WHO ASSIST NURSERY CUSTOMERS IN MAKING PLANT SELECTIONS AND TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT ROSE CARE. TO FURTHER STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN ROSES, HRS CONDUCTS CONSULTING ROSARIAN PROGRAMS AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL, PUBLISHES SEVEN PRODUCES LAWN AND GARDEN SHOW EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES, MAINTAINS A FREE LENDING LIBRARY FOR USE BY MEMBERS AND DISPENSES INFORMATION VIA ELECTRONIC AND TELEPHONE SERVICES RELATING TO ROSE GROWING.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 WE WELCOMED VISITORS AND MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT MONTHLY MEETINGS WITH PROGRAMS FEATURING SPEAKERS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. HORTICULTURE EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY PROFESSORS FROM TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SPOKE ON EDUCATIONAL TOPICS INCLUDING OLD GARDEN ROSES; REDUCING THE RISK OF HAND INJURY; ENVIRONMENTAL SOIL MANAGEMENT; COMPANION PLANTS FOR ROSE GARDENS AND CREATING ROSE ARRANGEMENTS,CONSULTING ROSARIAN SPEAKERS PROVIDED PROGRAMS ON INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT; THE UNIQUE STRIPED ROSES; AND LANDSCAPE BED PREPARATION. IN ADDITION TO FEATURED SPEAKERS, WE HELD "BEGINNERS CORNER" CLASSES TARGETED TO BEGINNING GARDNERS THAT ARE TAUGHT BY CONSULTING ROSARIANS ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS PRUNING, CREATING AN INEXPENSIVE IRRIGATION SYSTEM, EXHIBITING ROSES, AND HOW TO INCREASE A FALL BLOOM. FOR THESE NEW GARDENERS, THE SOCIETY ALSO HOSTED A HANDS-ON PROPAGATION CLINIC AND A ROSE HYBRIDIZING PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE SOCIETY ALSO HOSTED AN AUTOGRAPH PARTY FOR LEOLA BARRY, AUTHOR OF "HEIRLOOM BULBS OF TODAY". WE HELD OUR ANNUAL PRUNING DEMONSTRATION, AND ROSE CUTTINGS EXCHANGE MEETINGS. WEATHER FACTORS INCLUDING HURRICANE IKE PREVENTED HOLDING OUR ANNUAL SPRING ROSE SHOW, BUT THE SOCIETY DID HOST A SUCCESSFUL GARDEN TOUR THAT WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE HRS IS THE FINANCIAL UNDERWRITER OF THE EARTH-KIND ENVIRONMENTAL ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM BEING CONDUCTED BY TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE (PART OF THE TEXAS A&M SYSTEM). AS PART OF THIS RESEARCH PROJECT, THE SOCIETY HAS 400 ROSE BUSHES UNDER EVALUATION IN A PUBLIC PLANTING. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT THE RESEARCH EFFORT ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SITE WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAILY AT NO CHARGE. THE SOCIETY CREATED, MAINTAINS AND/OR HAS SUPPORTED PUBLIC ROSE PLANTINGS IN TEXAS AND LOUISIANA, INCLUDING TWO GARDENS AT THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. IN ADDITION, SOCIETY MEMBERS MAINTAIN PUBLIC ROSE PLANTINGS AT SEVERAL CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS. BOARD MEMBERS AND CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN IN EXCESS OF 20 PROGRAMS ON ROSE HORTICULTURE (IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS) TO GARDEN CLUB AND MASTER GARDENER GROUPS, AT NURSERIES AND/OR THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER, AND AT OTHER ROSE SOCIETY GATHERINGS IN HOUSTON, FRIENDSWOOD, ORANGE, RICHMOND, FARMERS BRANCH, BURNET, TOMBALL AND DALLAS, TEXAS AS WELL AS IN LOUISIANA AND NEW YORK. AN HRS BOARD MEMBER CO-AUTHORED A BOOK CHAPTER IN THE NEWLY RELEASED BOOK, THE SUSTAINABLE ROSE GARDEN - A READER IN ROSE CULTURE (NEWBURY BOOKS, 2010) THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON THE SOCIETY'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE EARTH- KIND ENVIRONMENTAL ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM. EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES WRITTEN BY HRS BOARD MEMBERS AND CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS HAVE APPEARED IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL MAGAZINES IN NEWSPAPERS SUCH AS THE AMERICAN ROSE MAGAZINE, NM PRO (NURSERY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL), LAWN & LANDSCAPE AND THE AMERICAN GARDENER. IN ADDITION, ARTICLES WRITTEN BY THESE MEMBERS HAVE APPEARED IN PUBLICATIONS OF OTHER ROSE SOCIETIES IN TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, COLORADO, GEORGIA AND NEW YORK. MEMBER ARTICLES HAVE ALSO BEEN PUBLISHED BY THE TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION. OUR CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN LOCAL RADIO STATION GARDENING SHOWS ANSWERING CALL-IN QUESTIONS ON ROSE GROWING IN THE HOUSTON AREA. MANY OF THESE CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS ARE ALSO PART OF THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY'S "CYBER-CR" PROGRAM - ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT ROSE CARE POSED BY GARDENERS AROUND THE COUNTRY.
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Name:
HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY
AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
EIN: 23-7009662
Person Name Explanation
ROBIN HOUGH  
DAN LAWLOR  
LIZ DUHON  
JAMES LAPEROUSE  
DEBBIE LAPEROUSE  
RALPH TWISS  
PATSY WILLIAMS  
BAXTER WILLIAMS  
MARY BAHN  
GAYE HAMMOND  
DONALD BURGER