The Lawn Institute Foundation
- Assets
- $963.4k
- Revenue
- $177.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lombard, IL
- Founding
- 01/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 36-3892659
Organization Overview
The Lawn Institute Foundation is located in Lombard, IL. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (U99) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lawn Institute Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Lawn Institute Foundation generated $177.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $153.8k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONDUCTING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH OF SOD PRODUCTION, MONITORING, INTERPRETING AND REPORTING ON THE LATEST ADVANCES IN TURFGRASS RESEARCH, LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE AND AGRONOMIC SCIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION - CONFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ON SOD PRODUCTION AND THE TURFGRASS INDUSTRY.
RESEARCH - RESEARCH ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE LATEST ADVANCES IN TURFGRASS AND SOD PRODUCTION, LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE AND AGRONOMIC SCIENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Keeven President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bob Mccurdy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Diane Miscel Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Steven Griffen Past President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lindy Murff Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Wade Wilber Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $2,500 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $125,483 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $127,983 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,100 |
| Investment income | $23,332 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,071 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $177,344 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $41,275 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,802 |
| 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 | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,312 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $300 |
| 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 | $43,080 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $153,806 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,703 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $870,677 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $963,380 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $963,380 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $963,380 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Lawn Institute Foundation has awarded $41,275 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $15,000 |
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $7,500 |
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $8,775 |
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $10,000 |