Form990-EZ
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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 private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013, and ending 12-31-2013
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)PO Box 22614
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Houston, TX77227
D Employer identification number

23-7009662
E Telephone number

(713) 292-2760
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
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 Form of organization:  
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, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 19,348
Part I
Revenue, 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 7,762
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 3,095
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 623
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b 0
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 exceeds $15,000) 6b 0
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c 0
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 7,868
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b 6,088
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c 1,780
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 13,260
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
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............ 13 800
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 1,685
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 12,647
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 15,132
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -1,872
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)................ 19 184,066
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 2,278
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 184,472
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
184,066
22
183,628
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
990
25Total assets......................
184,066
25
184,618
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
146
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
184,066
27
184,472
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) 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 horticulture education through its monthly newsletter which is distributed to approximately 650 subscribers in multiple states. The Society produces, supports and/or sponsors rose programs, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, seminars and conventions for the gardening public and the rose industry.The Society provides services, not only to its members, but to the general public and the horticulture industry, by (1) publishing educational materials, (2) hosting rose competitions with certified judges, (3) dispensing information about good rose husbandry and the use of environmentally sound practices, (4) sponsoring garden tours and (5) educating the public about roses and rose-related products. The Society works with local nurseries bringing them new developments in rose horticulture and assists in educating their staffs about general rose care. Each year the Society also supplies local nurseries with consulting and Master rosarians who assist nur
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Educational Outreach: The HRS welcomed visitors and members throughout the year at monthly meetings featuring lectures presented by speakers and other educational activities.The Society brought horticulture experts from New York, Louisiana and Texas to present programs on rose gardening, the treatment of plant diseases and pests, historical rose gardens, plant propagation, , varietal information and garden design. Industry experts presented programs on rose photography, chemical treatments for roses and new cultivar selection newly arrived to the commercial market. Consulting and Master rosarians from the Houston Rose Society, the Texas Rose Rustlers and the American Rose Society presented programs on pruning, the creation and marketing of mini-flora roses, plant propagation and the rose industry. In addition to featured speakers, the Societys continued its Grand Prix program (March November) that encouraged members to bring blooms from their gardens as a way to demonstrate cultivar varieties to the gardening public and Society members.HRS Board Members, Consulting and Master Rosarian members have given in excess of 25 programs on rose horticulture (in addition to the Society-presented monthly lectures) to (1) international horticulture events, (2) national horticulture events, (2) other local rose societies, (3) local, state and national garden clubs, (4) Master Gardener organizations, (5) customers at nursery-sponsored events, and (6) visitors to the American Rose Center and at other rose society gatherings at cities in Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida and Georgia.The Societys liaison with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service (part of Texas A&M University) presented a National Earth-Kind Outreach Program to students at the Texas A&M Landscape Architect School, educating the students on the Societys work with the university to develop environmentally sound landscape management practices for roses.Educational Activities: The Society hosted a community pruning demonstration, two rose shows and spring garden tours that were open to the general public and members at no charge. Additionally, the Society supported the American Rose Society South Central District Convention held in San Antonio, Texas which was attended by many of the Societys members.
(Grants $ 14,116) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29 Public Outreach: The Society created, maintains and/or has supposed public rose plantings in Texas and Louisiana, including two gardens at the American Rose Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Society members also assisted as volunteers at the Houston Municipal Rose Garden until the garden was closed for renovation in July 2013. In addition, HRS Board Members (as well as some members) help maintain public rose plantings at several churches and schools in Harris and Dallas counties in Texas.In October, the Board approved sponsorship of a rose trial garden as part of a partnership with the Harris County Texas AgriLife Extension Service and a local hospital district. This plant trial will demonstrate to the public cultivars that can be maintained with no chemical inputs and reduced irrigation.Our Consulting and Master Rosarian members participated in local radio station gardening shows answering call-in questions on rose growing in the Houston area. One of the Societys Board Members traveled to Pennsylvania in September 2013 to serve as one of the key-note speakers at the International Plant Trials Conference discussing the Societys environmental rose research efforts to an audience of international plant breeders, public garden curators, horticulturalists, nursery professionals and college professors from around the world. Many of the Societys Consulting and Master Rosarians are also part of the American Rose Societys Cyber CR program answering questions about local rose care posed by gardeners around the country.One of the Societys Board Members made two presentations in 2013 to the American Camellia Society, discussing the Earth-Kind Plant Research Program sponsored by the Houston Rose Society and how that program has benefitted the rose industry and has consulted with that national horticultural organization on the development of a similar program at the American Camellia Gardens in Perry, Georgia.Part of the Societys public outreach comes from its affiliation and partnership with local nurseries. Through these affiliations, the Society was able to host a spring rose festival, a rose propagation clinic, and a number of pruning demonstrations at area nurseries throughout the year.Research and Education: The Houston Rose Society is the financial underwriter of the Earth-Kind Environmental Rose Research Program conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. As part of this research effort, the Society has 400 rose bushes under evaluation in a public planting in Farmers Branch, Texas and in Commerce, Texas in these multi-year studies. The horticulture research efforts sponsored by the Society have thus far yielded publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, a book chapter in a peer-reviewed horticulture textbook, a research presentation to the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference and many industry and trade journals in addition to publication in the public media. The public demand and interest in environmentally responsible rose horticulture has allowed this research effort to be expanded to currently include 8 universities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, New York, Louisiana and Arkansas and public gardens in Texas, New York, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.In 2013, the Board convened a committee to investigate and make recommendation for the establishment of a Horticultural Scholarship Program that would provide an annual scholarship to deserving students of horticulture.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a  
30 Published Educational Material: The Society publishes prints and distributes 7 different educational brochures on all aspects of rose horticulture. In 2013, approximately 7,000 of these brochures were distributed without charge to the public.An HRS Board Member co-authored a book chapter in a peer-reviewed scientific textbook, Floriculture & Ornamental Biotechnology (Global Science Books, 2009); a book chapter in The Sustainable Rose Garden A Reader in Rose Culture (Newbury Books, 2010); a book chapter in A Garden Book for Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast (River Oaks Garden Club, 2012); an abstract presented at the 2013 International Plant Trials Conference; an abstract presented at the 2012 American Society of Horticulture Science Conference; a research presentation to the rose industry at the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference; a research presentation to landscape design students at the Texas A&M Landscape Design School and educational brochures concerning the Societys Earth-Kind Rose Research Program. These brochures are being distributed by approximately 80 rose societies across the country.Educational articles written by HRS Board Members, Consulting and Master Rosarians have appeared in local and national magazines such as:The American RoseNM Pro (Nursery Management Professional an industry publication)HortScienceHortTechnologyLawn & LandscapeCowboys & IndiansThe American GardenerParks & Recreation BusinessMartha Stewart LivingReaders DigestChristian Science Monitorand in newspapers with local and national distribution, such as:Houston ChronicleNew York TimesAssociated Press (32 media markets nationwide)and by other rose societies and garden clubs including:The Houston Rose SocietyThe Greater Palm Beach Rose Society (Florida)The South Metro Rose Society (Georgia)The Linn County Rose Society (Iowa)The Manhattan Rose Society (New York)The Denver Rose Society (Colorado)The Southampton Rose Society (New York)The Central Florida Rose Society (Florida)The Jacksonville Rose Society (Florida)The Rose Society of Greater St. Lewis (Missouri)The Houston Federation of Garden ClubsThe Texas Rose RustlersThe CenLa Rose Society (Louisiana)The Greater Gwinnett Rose Society (Georgia)The West Jersey Rose Society (New Jersey)The Greater Cincinnati Rose Society (Ohio)The Central Louisiana Rose SocietyThe Cookeville Area Rose Society (Tennessee)The Gold Country Rose Society (California)The India Rose Society (Asia)Member articles have also been published by the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association. Society members additionally work with local nurseriesto provide articles of interest that are published on local nursery websites.The Society is an affiliate of the American Rose Society (a 501(c)(3) entity) and extends grants to that organization. The HRS also contributed to educational programs and events sponsored by other rose societies in 2013. The Society is the former financial underwriter for the National Earth-Kind Rose Research Program, and through that program has extended financial and in-kind grants to the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M University.
(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 14,116
Part IV
List 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 title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
Elizabeth DuhonPresident 8.00 0    
Robin HoughPast President 8.00 0    
Dan LawlorVice President 8.00 0    
Baxter WilliamsVice President 8.00 0    
Manning CorreiaVice President 8.00 0    
Susan KellySecretary 8.00 0    
Gaye HammondTreasurer 12.00 0    
Mary BahnParliamentarian 8.00 0    
Donald BurgerDirector 8.00 0    
Mary FulghamDirector 8.00 0    
Maria TrevinoEditor 8.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant 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 changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
No
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
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
0
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
0
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 benefittransaction 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 bulletGaye Hammond Telephone no. bullet (713) 292-2760
Located at bullet5020 Montrose Blvd 9th FloorHouston,TX ZIP + 4bullet77006
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 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
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-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
 
No
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
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 may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 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 or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as 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
 
No
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 title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
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 business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
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 ...............bullet
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Form 990-EZ (2013)


Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

Additional Data


Software ID: 13000170
Software Version: 2013v3.1
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.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 1,234 2,023 9,407 14,016 7,762 34,442
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...... 10,045 3,914 4,325 11,171 10,963 40,418
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 64,257 14,743 5,377 7,373   91,750
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 75,536 20,680 19,109 32,560 18,725 166,610
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 165 165 165 165 165 825
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.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 165 165 165 165 165 825
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 165,785
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 75,536 20,680 19,109 32,560 18,725 166,610
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 2,334 4,560 1,460 45 623 9,022
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 2,334 4,560 1,460 45 623 9,022
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..           0
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 77,870 25,240 20,569 32,605 19,348 175,632
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
94.390 %
16
16
92.260 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
5.140 %
18
18
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

Additional Data


Software ID: 13000170
Software Version: 2013v3.1
SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Houston Rose Society
American Rose Society
Employer identification number

23-7009662
Return Reference Explanation
Other Expenses.1001 Advertising and Promotion $357
Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $215
Other Expenses.1003 Information Technology $491
Other Expenses.1007 Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $2134
Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $690
Other Expenses.1 Newsletter $3746
Other Expenses.2 Storage facility $1495
Other Expenses.3 Rose Show $1245
Other Expenses.5 Lawn & garden show $1037
Other Expenses.6 Dues $601
Other Expenses.8 PayPal fees $466
Other Expenses.9 Awards $170
Other Assets.1011 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $990
Total Liabilities.1 Due to City of Houston - Beginning $0 Due to City of Houston - Ending $44
Total Liabilities.2 Prepaid Memberships - Beginning $0 Prepaid Memberships - Ending $102
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

Additional Data


Software ID: 13000170
Software Version: 2013v3.1