Florida Turf-Grass Assn Inc
- Assets
- $22.3k
- Revenue
- $289.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Bradenton, FL
- Founding
- 01/1962
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 59-0915813
Organization Overview
Florida Turf-Grass Assn Inc is located in Bradenton, FL. The organization was established in 1962. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Turf-Grass Assn Inc is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Florida Turf-Grass Assn Inc generated $289.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $286.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.1%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE FTGA IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFICALLY-BASED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR TURFGRASS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TURF SEMINARS EACH YEAR THE ASSOCIATION PUTS ON 10-12 REGIONAL TURF SEMINARS AND WEBINARS FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF PROVIDING MEMBERS AND OTHERS NECESSARY CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS NEEDED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS. ATTENDANCE AT THESE EVENTS CAN RANGE FROM 20-100 PARTICIPANTS. THE TURF SEMINARS ARE ALSO A KEY SOURCE OF INCOME FOR THE ASSOCIATION.
CONFERENCE & SHOW/GOLF TOURNAMENT THE ASSOCIATION PUTS ON AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE INCLUDING A GOLF TOURNAMENT AND RELATED EVENTS. THE CENTERPIECE OF THE CONFERENCE IS THE EDUCATION COMPONENT. ALSO OFFERED ARE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS OFFERING CONTENT RELEVANT TO CURRENT INDUSTRY ISSUES, FACILITY TOURS AT NEARBY TURF VENUES (E.G. SPORTS FIELDS), AND VARIOUS NETWORKING EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
MAGAZINE THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL PLUS AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY. THE CONTENT OF THE MAGAZINE IS DEVELOPED BY STAFF AND OUTSIDE PROFESSIONALS TO ADDRESS A WIDE VARIETY OF INDUSTRY-RELATED TOPICS. THE MAGAZINE IS ALSO A SOURCE OF ADVERTISING REVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF PUBLICATION.
ONLINE EDUCATION: PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS FOR THIER CONTINUING EDUCATION POINTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Russo Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $83,718 |
Lance Tibbetts President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Frank Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pat Marsh Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Eric Brown Immediate Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Brown Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $86,422 |
| 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 | $86,422 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $180,098 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,384 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $289,945 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,718 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,558 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,343 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,876 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,340 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,851 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,294 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,556 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,199 |
| Travel | $474 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,949 |
| Total functional expenses | $286,587 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,198 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $100 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $22,298 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $20,565 |
| 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 | $20,565 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,733 |
| 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 | $22,298 |
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