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Nonprofit · EIN 59-6159096

LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Tax-exempt · LAKELAND, FL 33801

Financials

$1.2M$1M2023$1.2M$941K2024$1.1M$1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,128,670$1,049,041$79,629$3,682,151$417,477$3,264,674
December 31, 2024990$1,236,756$940,928$295,828$3,516,686$408,343$3,108,343
December 31, 2023990$1,244,877$1,012,136$232,741$3,122,113$388,168$2,733,945
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,029,803
Investment income
$90,667
Net gain from sales of assets
-$4,559
Net income from sales of inventory
$390
Other revenue
$8,200

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$149,595
Other salaries and wages
$232,164
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$458,577
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,216
Accounting fees
$40,850
Occupancy
$68,389
Travel
$74,321
Depreciation
$28,965

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,516,686
Total assets, end of year
$3,682,151
Total liabilities, end of year
$417,477
Net assets, end of year
$3,264,674
Land, buildings and equipment
$950,415
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,264,674
Gross unrelated business income
$390
Gross receipts
$1,225,185
Employees
10
Volunteers
168
Year formed
1923
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BARBARA BARNESEXECUTIVE VP
Trustee or director, Officer
60$140,538$9,057
GEOFFREY INGRAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JIM HAMPTONPRESIDENT-EL
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRANDON MOORE-JOHNSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JANA LYNN LUTZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PETRA NORRISPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DEBBIE MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMMIE HAMPTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTIE WEEKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID HUNGERFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAWNA STONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LISA REINSTETLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVEN STRICKLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAZZMEN BEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SILVANA KNIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BARBARA BARNESEXECUTIVE VP
Trustee or director, Officer
60$130,018$8,914
MINDY EMERSON-HUNLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM HAMPTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TAMMIE HAMPTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID HUNGERFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEOFFREY INGRAMPRESIDENT-EL
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JANA LYNN LUTZPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DEBBIE MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRANDON MOORE-JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CRAIG MORBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PETRA NORRISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LISA REINSTETLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAWNA STONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVEN STRICKLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTIE WEEKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BARBARA BARNESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
60$124,194$6,534
JANA LYNN LUTZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SHANNON CORNELLPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PETRA NORRISPRESIDENT-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEOFFREY INGRAMTREASURER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DEBBIE MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMMY HAMPTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MINDY EMERSON-HUNLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRANDON MOORE-JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERESA HAAS - RESIGNED 723DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM HAMPTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID HUNGERFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAWNA STONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LISA REINSTETLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE STRICKLAND - BEGAN 723DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
619 E ORANGE ST, LAKELAND, FL 33801-5027
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BARBARA BARNES, 619 EAST ORANGE STREET, LAKELAND, FL 33801
Signed the 990
PETRA NORRIS, TREASURER
Phone
(863) 687-6111
Return prepared by
CPS GROUP CPAS PA

Mission

THE LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTOR'S MISSION IS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF MEMBERS WHILE BUILDING PROFESSIONALISM AND ADVOCATING THE PROTECTION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LAR HELD 164 ONLINE AND IN PERSON EDUCATION COURSES THROUGHOUT 2025. THESE EDUCATION COURSES WERE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE LATEST INFORMATION TO OUR MEMBERS ON TECHNOLOGY, MARKETING SKILLS, AND REAL ESTATE TRENDS. FREQUENT MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WERE ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND TO BRING IN SPEAKERS AND PRESENTATIONS OF INTEREST TO THE MEMBERSHIP.
  • THE LAKELAND ASSOCIATION'S PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS PROCESS PROVIDED A MEANS FOR THE PUBLIC AS WELL AS MEMBERS TO FILE COMPLAINTS AGAINST A MEMBER AND FOR MEMBERS TO SETTLE DISPUTES OVER COMMISSIONS WITHOUT RESORTING TO COURT ACTION.
  • TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-6159096
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1949
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,682,151
Income (IRS master file)
$1,225,185

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,128,670$1,049,041$3,682,151XML
990December 2024$1,236,756$940,928$3,516,686XML
990December 2023$1,244,877$1,012,136$3,122,113XML
990December 2022$1,125,337$947,166$2,830,910IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 59-6159096).

Questions about LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

What is the EIN of LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS is 59-6159096.
Is LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1949.
Are donations to LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 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 LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 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 LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 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 LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BARBARA BARNES.
Who are the officers and directors of LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,538 (BARBARA BARNES, EXECUTIVE VP).
How much revenue does LAKELAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,128,670, expenses of $1,049,041 and total assets of $3,682,151 at year end.

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