Nonprofit · EIN 59-0874226
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA
Tax-exempt · LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $17,811,008 | $16,950,537 | $860,471 | $23,034,465 | $12,748,609 | $10,285,856 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $16,322,355 | $16,228,639 | $93,716 | $21,314,965 | $12,443,625 | $8,871,340 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,247,500
- Program service revenue
- $15,676,230
- Investment income
- $843,906
- Royalties
- $56,216
- Net rental income
- -$31,008
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $174,191
- Other revenue
- $43,372
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $395,760
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,595,514
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,157,585
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,935,709
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,112
- Accounting fees
- $24,818
- Occupancy
- $234,754
- Travel
- $1,035,254
- Depreciation
- $415,741
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,314,965
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,034,465
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,748,609
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,285,856
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,620,354
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,921,085
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,285,856
- Gross receipts
- $19,119,542
- Employees
- 86
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 1928
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J RHETT EVANS | CEO Officer | 39 | $635,927 | $40,298 |
| KEVIN P SUNDERMAN CGCS | COO Officer | 39 | $309,184 | $39,642 |
| EDWARD SEVERAL | CMO Officer | 39 | $272,883 | $28,824 |
| CAMERON OURY | CFO Officer | 39 | $257,928 | $23,441 |
| ROBERT HELLAND | DIR GOV & FEDERAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $225,891 | $39,229 |
| EILEEN BANGALAN | SR DIR, BUSINESS STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,629 | $23,285 |
| SHELIA FINNEY | SR DIR, MEMBER PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,414 | $14,314 |
| JOSEPH BLACKBURN | DIR FINANCE & MEMBER SOLUT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,961 | $19,069 |
| CHAVA MCKEEL | DIR GOV AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,573 | $14,107 |
| MARK F JORDAN CGCS | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT (THRU 2/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $27,030 | $0 |
| TA BARKER CGCS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $7,999 | $0 |
| PAUL L CARTER CGCS | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $6,479 | $0 |
| JEFF L WHITE CGCS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $6,055 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS D DYKSTRA CGCS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $3,449 | $0 |
| KEVIN P BREEN CGCS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $3,165 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J HAMMON CGCS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $3,078 |
| H SCOTT GRIFFITH CGCS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $2,959 |
| MARC E WESTON CGCS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $2,670 |
| GREGORY B JONES CGCS MG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,542 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J RHETT EVANS | CEO Officer | 39 | $582,300 | $38,338 |
| KEVIN SUNDERMAN CGCS | COO Officer | 39 | $348,296 | $37,924 |
| CAMERON OURY | CFO Officer | 39 | $249,121 | $27,844 |
| EDWARD SEVERAL | CMO Officer | 39 | $241,899 | $26,863 |
| ROBERT HELLAND | DIR GOV & FEDERAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $216,930 | $36,994 |
| EILEEN BANGALAN | SR DIR, BUSINESS STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,558 | $22,183 |
| SHELIA FINNEY | SR DIR, MEMBER PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,944 | $13,589 |
| JOSEPH BLACKBURN | DIR FINANCE & MEMBER SOLUTIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,392 | $18,283 |
| CHAVA MCKEEL | DIR GOV AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,066 | $15,297 |
| TA BARKER CGCS | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $6,760 | $0 |
| PAUL L CARTER CGCS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $6,427 | $0 |
| JEFF L WHITE CGCS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $6,066 | $0 |
| MARK F JORDAN CGCS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $5,515 | $0 |
| STEVE J HAMMON CGCS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $4,612 | $0 |
| KEVIN P BREEN CGCS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $4,201 | $0 |
| MARC E WESTON CGCS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $2,352 | $0 |
| H SCOTT GRIFFITH CGCS | DIRECTOR START 2/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $2,214 | $0 |
| DOUG D DYKSTRA CGCS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $2,194 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1421 RESEARCH PARK DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3858
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- J RHETT EVANS, 1421 RESEARCH PARK DRIVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
- Signed the 990
- CAMERON OURY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (785) 841-2240
- Website
- WWW.GCSAA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BT&CO PA
Mission
GCSAA IS DEDICATED TO SERVING ITS MEMBERS, ADVANCING THEIR PROFESSION AND IMPROVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE ENJOYMENT, GROWTH AND VITALITY OF THE GAME OF GOLF.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO ITS 20,500+ MEMBERS FROM THE FIELD OF GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A CONFERENCE & SHOW, WHICH APPROXIMATELY 10,700 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED, AND EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS, WHICH HELPED OVER 16,000 MEMBERS THIS YEAR.
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 | Not 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
- 59-0874226
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,034,465
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,119,542
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $17,811,008 | $16,950,537 | $23,034,465 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $16,322,355 | $16,228,639 | $21,314,965 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $12,509,656 | $15,103,591 | $21,166,957 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 59-0874226).
Questions about GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA
- What is the EIN of GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA is 59-0874226.
- Is GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1951.
- Are donations to GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA 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 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names J RHETT EVANS.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 19 received compensation from the organization, the highest $635,927 (J RHETT EVANS, CEO).
- How much revenue does GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $17,811,008, expenses of $16,950,537 and total assets of $23,034,465 at year end.
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