International Palm Society
The International Palm Society (IPS), formerly the Palm Society, is a horticultural society dedicated to the study of palms, their culture, conservation, and natural history. It was founded in 1956, and has an international membership. It is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. The IPS is known for its publications, grants supporting research, conservation, and education, its conservation initiatives, biennial meetings held in palm-rich localities, and its online interactive forum, PalmTalk.
| Formation | 1956 |
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| Founded at | Daytona Beach, Florida, US |
| Type | Horticultural society, 501 (c) (3) nonprofit |
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Membership (2023) | 2,000 (incl. 33 Benefactors) |
President | Robert Blenker |
| 34 (unpaid volunteers) | |
| Affiliations | 32 local and regional palm societies |
| Endowment (2023) | $939,715 |
Staff (2023) | 1 |
| Website | www |
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