Nonprofit · EIN 46-1521675
NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Also known as CHRISTIE TRIFONE MILLHOUSE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DUBUQUE, IA 52003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $991,447 | $799,182 | $192,265 | $656,116 | $148,220 | $507,896 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $932,923 | $779,211 | $153,712 | $395,278 | $79,647 | $315,631 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $772,347 | $648,518 | $123,829 | $227,137 | $65,218 | $161,919 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $497,111
- of which government grants
- $391,201
- Program service revenue
- $281,646
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $212,690
- Other revenue
- $212,690
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,747
- Other salaries and wages
- $62,991
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $190,394
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $24,427
- Accounting fees
- $32,179
- Travel
- $8,396
- Program services (functional)
- $602,586
- Management and general (functional)
- $188,109
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,487
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $395,278
- Total assets, end of year
- $656,116
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $148,220
- Net assets, end of year
- $507,896
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $70,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $507,896
- Gross receipts
- $1,124,232
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- IA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIE TRIFONE MILLHOUSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $90,000 | $14,500 |
| CHRISTOPHER DIONIGI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VASILIY LAKOBA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY MOREY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ LODMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA BARRIOS CABALLERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BOLLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS BOOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HEILMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE KUCZMARSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN LAITALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAH LIEURANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY MINTEER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA MOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLIOT PARSONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRENZ | DIRECTOR THROUGH OCTOBER 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH RANG | DIRECTOR THROUGH DECEMBER 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIE TRIFONE MILLHOUSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $92,301 |
| THOMAS BOOS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VASILIY LAKOBA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMY MOREY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DEAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TODD BOLLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER DIONIGI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK HEILMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEIDI KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAIGE KUCZMARSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN LAITALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEAH LIEURANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ LODMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAREY MINTEER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA MOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH RANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIE TRIFONE MILLHOUSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $85,000 |
| KATE WILSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS BOOS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE KIMMEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA MOE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TODD BOLLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK HEILMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEIDI KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN LAITALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VASILIY LAKOBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEAH LIEURANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ LODMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY MOREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PETTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH RANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1635 S GRANDVIEW AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7914
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTIE TRIFONE MILLSHOUSE, 1635 SOUTH GRANDVIEW AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52003
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTIE TRIFONE MILLHOUSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (563) 581-3110
- Website
- www.naisma.org
- Return prepared by
- Krause & Associates SC
Mission
NAISMAS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT IN NORTH AMERICA
Program accomplishments
- PlayCleanGo -PlayCleanGo is a patented and branded campaign to prevent invasive species from entering recreational or other pathways in nature: hiking, boating, hunting, fishing, biking, and worker pathways such as timber management, road maintenance and more. The campaigns goal is to protect valuable natural resources while encouraging recreationists to enjoy the great outdoors and to remind recreationists of their role to be stewards of the places they love. Key messaging is to (1) Play in the outdoors; (2) Clean your gear before you leave; then (3) Go to your next adventure. PlayCleanGo promotes awareness, understanding, and cooperation by providing a clear call to action to be informed, attentive and accountable for stopping the spread of all invasive species.Expenses $324,856 · revenue $64,370
- Professional Development-Designed to provide the education needed for professionals and students who are managing or learning to manage invasive species. This program has two components: fee-based courses and free webinars. The fee-based courses provide the most current invasive species identification, control, and management techniques and comply with local and federal regulations. The free webinars are open to the public to register and attend and are recorded and available for paid members.Expenses $48,494 · revenue $20,234
- Annual Conference-Provides an opportunity for invasive species professionals to learn the latest techniques and strategies for prevention, detection, and management. This program provides concurrent sessions, field trips, and workshops to connect terrestrial and aquatic invasive species management, research, policy, and outreach initiatives and opportunities across North America.Expenses $160,856 · revenue $197,042
- Weed Free Products-The NAISMA Certified Weed Free Products program is the only program in North America that provides land managers with assurance that noxious weeds will not be spread through the movement of forage, hay, mulch, or gravel brought into the property. Weed Free Products maintains a list of standards, provides guidelines, and ensures uniform training and participation. Many federal, state, and local lands require the use of certified weed free forage, gravel or mulch on their properties.Expenses $24,250
- Government Affairs / National Invasive Species Awareness Week -NAISMAs Government Affairs work includes organizing Congressional briefings, organizing virtual webinars to educate the public on invasive species concerns, publishing policy papers, and sending letters to federal elected officials and agency leadership on timely actions and funding opportunities to increase support for invasive species prevention and management. Our government affairs work is non-partisan. Invasive species impacts all Americans throughout all ways of life.Expenses $44,130
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1521675
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Social science (V99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $656,116
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,124,232
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- August 20, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $991,447 | $799,182 | $656,116 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $932,923 | $779,211 | $395,278 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $772,347 | $648,518 | $227,137 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $476,494 | $480,570 | $184,704 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1521675).
Questions about NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION is 46-1521675.
- Is NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
- Are donations to NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTIE TRIFONE MILLSHOUSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,000 (CHRISTIE TRIFONE MILLHOUSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE SPECIES MANGEMENT ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $991,447, expenses of $799,182 and total assets of $656,116 at year end.
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