Nonprofit · EIN 56-1331003
THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27607
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,402,460 | $1,368,012 | $34,448 | $1,716,986 | $670,214 | $1,046,772 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,309,810 | $1,289,567 | $20,243 | $1,430,649 | $477,079 | $953,570 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,160,899 | $1,113,055 | $47,844 | $1,409,958 | $584,162 | $825,796 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,550
- Program service revenue
- $1,322,559
- Investment income
- $27,964
- Royalties
- $44,651
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,635
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,410
- Other revenue
- $46,387
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $193,175
- Other salaries and wages
- $237,238
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $491,020
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $63,325
- Depreciation
- $10,462
- Program services (functional)
- $863,246
- Management and general (functional)
- $504,766
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,430,649
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,716,986
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $670,214
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,046,772
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $125,225
- Publicly traded securities
- $825,745
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,046,772
- Gross unrelated business income
- $28,763
- Gross receipts
- $1,412,120
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 37
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK LAWHUN | ED (THRU 12/ Officer | 40 | $166,806 | $5,804 |
| KATHERINE BENNETT | ED (BEGAN 12 Officer | 40 | $91,392 | $9,416 |
| HUNTER CASEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GOSSETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DYLAN GRAGG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA MASSEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ART MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIEL MONTANEZ | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JON SCHWARZ | 2025 VP Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON TEBBEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK LAWHUN | ED (TO 12/24 Officer | 40 | $141,487 | $10,078 |
| HUNTER CASEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GOSSETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA MASSEY | VP 24, PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIEL MONTANEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON SCHWARZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED SNYDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON TEBBEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK LAWHUN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $132,222 | $4,171 |
| HUNTER CASEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GOSSETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA MASSEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIEL MONTANEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON SCHWARZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED SNYDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON TEBBEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 968 TRINITY RD, RALEIGH, NC 27607-4940
- In care of
- % CODY LEWIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHERINE BENNETT, 968 TRIANGLE RD, RALEIGH, NC 27607
- Signed the 990
- JON SCHWARZ, 2025 VP
- Phone
- (919) 816-9119
- Website
- NCNLA.COM
- Return prepared by
- DREHER MARTIN CPAS PA
Mission
TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL VALUE TO OUR MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATION, MARKETING AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- NCNLA HOSTED THE ANNUAL GREEN & GROWIN' IN JANUARY 2025, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GREEN INDUSTRY. GREEN & GROWIN' ATTRACTED APPROXIMATELY 2,586 ATTENDEES (PULLED FROM G&G 25 EVENTS), FEATURED 63 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, AND OFFERED CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS THROUGH SIX LICENSING BOARDS AND CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS. THE MARKETPLACE INCLUDED 360 EXHIBITORS, SHOWCASING NEW PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND SERVICES. THE EVENT SUPPORTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHENED INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS, AND PROMOTED BEST PRACTICES THAT ENHANCE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND INDUSTRY PRACTICES.Expenses $562,103 · revenue $1,074,597
- MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH AND INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT. THESE INCLUDE ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND INDUSTRY-LEADING EVENTS SUCH AS CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOWS. MEMBERS RECEIVE MARKETING SUPPORT THROUGH INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS, ENEWS, AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE BUSINESS VISIBILITY. NCNLA ACTIVELY REPRESENTS MEMBER INTERESTS THROUGH LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY, PROVIDING TIMELY UPDATES AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON ISSUES IMPACTING THE GREEN INDUSTRY.Expenses $117,337 · revenue $177,750
- NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (NCNLA) PUBLISHED NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES, A RECURRING INDUSTRY PUBLICATION DISTRIBUTED TO APPROXIMATELY 5,732 MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. NCNLA PRODUCED FOUR ISSUES, DELIVERING TIMELY UPDATES ON LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS, WORKFORCE INITIATIVES, STATE LICENSING UPDATES, AND HORTICULTURAL BEST PRACTICES. THE PUBLICATION HELPS MEMBERS STAY INFORMED ON ISSUES IMPACTING OPERATIONS, COMPLIANCE, AND BUSINESS GROWTH ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. ADVERTISING REVENUE FOR FY25 WAS 28,763.Expenses $85,493
- NCNLA ADMINISTERS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCY. DURING THE YEAR, 45 INDIVIDUALS SAT FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMS, AND 25 PROFESSIONALS EARNED NEW CREDENTIALS. NCNLA DELIVERED ANNUAL REVIEW COURSES IN JANUARY 2025 AND PROVIDED CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH GREEN & GROWIN- AND THE CAROLINA NURSERY SUMMIT TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION STATUS. THESE PROGRAMS HELPED IMPROVE WORKFORCE SKILLS, UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN NORTH CAROLINAS NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY. NCNLA HOSTED THREE OTHER EVENTS IN FY24-25 INCLUDING THE INAUGURAL CAROLINA NURSERY SUMMIT (75 ATTENDEES), THE ROBERT CAGLE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (61 PLAYERS AND 24 SPONSORS) WHICH RAISED FUNDS FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AND A STUDENT DAY AT THE CATERPILLAR EDWARD J. RAPP CUSTOMER AND TRAINING CENTER WHICH WELCOMED 114 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE.Expenses $98,313 · revenue $70,212
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1331003
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,716,986
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,412,120
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,402,460 | $1,368,012 | $1,716,986 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,309,810 | $1,289,567 | $1,430,649 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,160,899 | $1,118,315 | $1,409,958 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,225,542 | $1,066,169 | $1,221,604 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 56-1331003).
Questions about THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC is 56-1331003.
- Is THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1982.
- Are donations to THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC 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 THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KATHERINE BENNETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,806 (RICK LAWHUN, ED (THRU 12/).
- How much revenue does THE NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,402,460, expenses of $1,368,012 and total assets of $1,716,986 at year end.
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