Nonprofit · EIN 59-0915813
FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC
Tax-exempt · HIGHLAND CITY, FL 33846
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $426,914 | $455,653 | -$28,739 | $43,894 | $20,340 | $23,554 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $356,895 | $349,128 | $7,767 | $52,293 | $0 | $52,293 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $344,816 | $309,516 | $35,300 | $62,765 | $18,239 | $44,526 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $289,351
- Membership dues
- $76,045
- Program service revenue
- $137,563
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,321
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $78,111
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,506
- Occupancy
- $4,257
- Travel
- $3,636
- Program services (functional)
- $384,208
- Management and general (functional)
- $71,445
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $52,293
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,894
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,340
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,554
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,554
- Gross receipts
- $426,914
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1957
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Russo | Association Manager Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $68,821 |
| Eric Dixon | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mark Kann | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bill Cohn | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cordel Dietzig | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Payton Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bryce Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Matt Horak | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cal Leggett | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| David Robinson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tyler Johanson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Allen Woerner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Alex Gannon | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Marshall Evans | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Christy Lyle | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Wagmiller | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Pat Marsh | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Pat Skunda | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Zach Sweat | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Natasha Restuccia | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Russo | Association Manager Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $68,646 |
| Patrick Marsh | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Eric Dixon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mark Kann | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bill Cohn | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cordel Dietzig | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Payton Edwards | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| James Evens Jr | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bryce Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Matt Horak | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cal Leggett | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Murray | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| David Robinson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TJ Shine | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Wasilewski | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tyler Johanson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Sean McNerney | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Allen Woerner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Russo | Association Manager Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $60,847 |
| Patrick Marsh | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Eric Dixon | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mark Kann | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jason Frank | Past President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Chris Brown | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bill Cohen | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cordel Dietzig | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Payton Edwards | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| James Evens Jr | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bryce Gibson | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Matt Horak | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jason Horn | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cal Leggett | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Murray | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| David Robinson | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Travis Teuton | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TJ Shine | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Travis Teuton | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lance Tibbetts | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Wasilewski | Diector Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 612, HIGHLAND CITY, FL 33846-0612
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Eric Dixon, PO Box 612, Highland City, FL 33846
- Signed the 990
- Mark Kann, President
- Phone
- (863) 688-9413
- Return prepared by
- Accounting Personalized Inc
Mission
THE FTGA IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION OF Turf and Grss
Program accomplishments
- 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 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.
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
- 59-0915813
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1962
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,894
- Income (IRS master file)
- $426,914
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $426,914 | $455,653 | $43,894 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $356,895 | $349,128 | $52,293 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $344,816 | $309,516 | $62,765 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $240,552 | $233,059 | $76,917 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 59-0915813).
Questions about FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC
- What is the EIN of FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC is 59-0915813.
- Is FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1962.
- Are donations to FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN 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 FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC 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 FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC 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 FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Eric Dixon.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,821 (Heather Russo, Association Manager).
- How much revenue does FLORIDA TURF-GRASS ASSN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $426,914, expenses of $455,653 and total assets of $43,894 at year end.
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