Liabilities / Assets
58th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 52-1102990 • 501(c)5 • St Michaels, MD
Profile
To promote and unite the interests of individuals, organizations, and institutions in order to promote the science, technology, professional practice, and improvement of turfgrass education.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
58th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
35th percentile
Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
89th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 18.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
42nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
48th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$324,322
Up $11,608 (+3.7%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$324,322
Up $11,608 (+3.7%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$122,691
Up $14,307 (+13%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$111,083
Up $11,138 (+11%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$11,608
Up $3,169 (+38%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
To promote and unite the interests of individuals, organizations, and institutions in order to promote the science, technology, professional practice, and improvement of turfgrass education.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADESHOW HELD TO INFORM MEMBERS OF ISSUES RELATED TO THE TURFGRASS INDUSTRY AND NEW TECHNOLOGY | $0 | $0 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN ELLIS | Director | - | $23,400 | - | $23,400 |
| VERNON COOPER | Executive Director | PT | $7,963 | - | $7,963 |
| CATERINE COOPER | Treasurer | - | $1,250 | - | $1,250 |
| FRED JOHNSON | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| STEPHEN KING | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| MATT COATES | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| HARLYN GOLDMAN | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| JASON BEAUCHAMP | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| SARA LECHLIDER | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| R GRANT PUTMAN | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| BRANDON SANDS | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| LOGAN FREEMAN | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: financial-investment income. Amount: 42,974.”
“Description: expense reimbursement. Amount: 1,663. Description: program expenses. Amount: 62,412. Description: office expenses. Amount: 7,743. Description: dues & subscriptions. Amount: 1,012. Description: bank fees. Amount: 63. Description: tax & license. Amount: 40. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 72,933.”
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|---|---|---|
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 303 S TALBOT ST UNIT 389 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | ST MICHAELS |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MD |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 21663 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 312714 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 324322 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 11608 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 5537 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 312714 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 324322 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 122691 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 42974 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 31430 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 312714 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 324322 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 312714 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 324322 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 10.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 5 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 6 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 7 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 8 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 9 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 10 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 11 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 7963 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 23400 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 9 | 1250 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 11 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 11 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 11 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | VERNON COOPER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | FRED JOHNSON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | STEPHEN KING |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | MATT COATES |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | BEN ELLIS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 5 | HARLYN GOLDMAN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 6 | JASON BEAUCHAMP |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 7 | SARA LECHLIDER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 8 | R GRANT PUTMAN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 9 | CATERINE COOPER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 10 | BRANDON SANDS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 11 | LOGAN FREEMAN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 9 | TREASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 10 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 11 | VICE PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501cInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 72933 |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | TO PROMOTE AND UNITE THE INTERESTS OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF TURFGRASS EDUCATION. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 48287 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADESHOW HELD TO INFORM MEMBERS OF ISSUES RELATED TO THE TURFGRASS INDUSTRY AND NEW TECHNOLOGY |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 32613 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | MD |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 111083 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 122691 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | WWW.MDTURFCOUNCIL.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: FINANCIAL-INVESTMENT INCOME. AMOUNT: 42,974. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DESCRIPTION: EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT. AMOUNT: 1,663. DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 62,412. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 7,743. DESCRIPTION: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS. AMOUNT: 1,012. DESCRIPTION: BANK FEES. AMOUNT: 63. DESCRIPTION: TAX & LICENSE. AMOUNT: 40. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 72,933. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 - OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | VERNON COOPER |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | DIRECTOR |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 4434960750 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-05-21 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | MARYLAND TURFGRASS COUNCIL INC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | MARY |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 521102990 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 4434960750 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 303 S TALBOT ST UNIT 389 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | ST MICHAELS |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MD |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 21663 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 814629899 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | BSC GROUP LLC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 114 BAY STREET BUILDING B |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | EASTON |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MD |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 21601 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 4108226950 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-05-21 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | KELLSEY M STANT |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-06-13T11:50:03-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2023-10-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-09-30 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2023 |
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