Professional Grounds Management Society is located in Forest Hill, MD. The organization was established in 1947. According to its NTEE Classification (S03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Professional Grounds Management Society is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Professional Grounds Management Society generated $492.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $500.4k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO UNITE, FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF PROFESSIONAL GROUNDS MANAGERS, AND ASSIST IN MAINTAINING A HIGH STANDARD OF BUSINESS ETHICS WITHIN THE GROUNDS MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PGMS PROVIDES A FORUM TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND EXPAND THE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH A NUMBER OF MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, CULMINATING WITH THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND GREEN INDUSTRY EXPO (GIE). AS A PARTNER IN THE INDUSTRY'S MOST DYNAMIC GREEN INDUSTRY EXPOSITION, PGMS CONDUCTS ITS ACCLAIMED ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE WITH THE GIE. THIS YEARLY FORUM BRINGS TOGETHER GROUNDS MANAGERS, EDUCATORS AND SUPPLIERS FOR THE SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS. PGMS MEMBERS RECEIVE A REDUCED REGISTRATION FEE. AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PGMS SPONSORS THE ANNUAL GREEN STAR AWARDS PROGRAM IN RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE IN GROUNDS MANAGEMENT.
WEBINARS (COAST TO COAST): PGMS HELD A WEBINAR SERIES IN JUNE THAT SHOWCASED DIFFERENT GROUNDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THERE WERE FIVE WEBINARS THAT WERE HOSTED BY DIFFERENT BRANCHES. THE HOST GAVE A VIRTUAL TOUR, EXPLAINING THE HISTORY AND CURRENT DAY FUNCTIONS. PGMS MEMBERS COULD REGISTER FOR THE SERIES AT A REDUCED PRICE.
GROUNDS ACCREDITATION: PGMS OFFERS AN ACCREDITATION PROGRAM AS CERTIFIED GROUNDS MANAGER - STEP UP AND ELEVATE YOUR PROFESSSIONAL STATURE. GROUNDS MANAGERS WHO WANT TO STAND OUT AND BE RECOGNIZED PROUDLY INCLUDE THE "CGM" DESIGNATION AS AN ADDENDUM TO YOUR NAME.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INCLUDING EDUCATION MANUALS - PGMS MEMBERS RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF THREE OUTSTANDING TOOLS: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ESTIMATING GUIDELINES, GROUNDS MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES AND GROUNDS MANAGEMENT FORMS & JOB DESCRIPTIONS GUIDE AS WELL AS A $50 DISCOUNT OFF THE PURCHASE OF THE GREEN INDUSTRY'S ACCLAIMED OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joe Kovolyan Cgm Csfm President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Feist President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce DE Vrou Cgm Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roger Conner Cgm Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Bruno Executive Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Gerald Gerry Dobbs Cgm Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $423,893 |
Investment income | $48,568 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,156 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $492,051 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $281,239 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,353 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,719 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,139 |
Office expenses | $2,298 |
Information technology | $10,518 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $93,456 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,382 |
All other expenses | $15,542 |
Total functional expenses | $500,351 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,404 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $239,610 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $50,609 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $34,146 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,997,376 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,334,145 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,235 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $244,500 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $261,735 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,694,040 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $378,370 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,334,145 |
Beg. Balance | $344,323 |
Earnings | $41,003 |
Admin Expense | $2,225 |
Grants | $10,000 |
Ending Balance | $373,101 |
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