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Nonprofit · EIN 91-6055123

NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · GIG HARBOR, WA 98335

Financials

$232K$259K2023$292K$273K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$291,847$272,671$19,176$262,995$0$262,995
December 31, 2023990$232,382$258,564-$26,182$235,431$0$235,431
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$47,511
Program service revenue
$236,715
Investment income
$6,371
Other revenue
$1,250

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$57,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$32,333
Other salaries and wages
$3,724
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$39,524
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,568
Travel
$1,862
Program services (functional)
$257,624
Management and general (functional)
$15,047

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$235,431
Total assets, end of year
$262,995
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$262,995
Net assets without donor restrictions
$262,995
Gross receipts
$291,847
Employees
2
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1953
State of legal domicile
WA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL RAMSDELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$32,333
MATT WILSONPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
ABEL ANDERSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHANE HUGHESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHAWN FRISBEEVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICK ELYEAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JACOB TEAFORDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SEAN REEHOORNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEVIN HAUSCHELMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PETER SZARKAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS GOODMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL RAMSDELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$32,515
MATT WILSONPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
TIM MARRAPODIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHANE HUGHESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHAWN FRISBEEVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SEAN REEHOORNMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RICK ELYEASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JACOB TEAFORDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JEREMY ROTHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PETER SZARKAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS GOODMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2027, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335-4027
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PAUL RAMSDELL, PO BOX 2027, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Signed the 990
PAUL RAMSDELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(253) 219-8360
Return prepared by
JOHNSON STONE & PAGANO PS

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION (NTA) IS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT UNIVERSITY RESEARCH THAT ASSISTS IN ERADICATING TURFGRASS DISEASE AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, THOSE STUDYING TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE NTA HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN WHICH TURFGRASS PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THE NORTHWEST AND BEYOND ATTEND TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND RECEIVE UPDATES ON THE LATEST TURFGRASS RESEARCH BEING CONDUCTED AT UNIVERSITIES.
    Expenses $200,124 · revenue $237,965
  • THE NTA AWARDS VARIOUS GRANTS TO UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SCIENTISTS WHO ARE STUDYING WAYS TO ELIMINATE AND REDUCE TURFGRASS DISEASES. THE NTA ALSO AWARDS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT STUDENTS.
    Expenses $57,500 · grants $57,500
  • OTHER 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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-6055123
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
1959
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$262,995
Income (IRS master file)
$291,847

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$291,847$272,671$262,995IRS
990December 2023$232,382$258,564$235,431XML
990December 2022$179,140$195,743$249,033IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 91-6055123).

Questions about NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION is 91-6055123.
Is NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
Are donations to NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHWEST TURFGRASS 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 NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 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 NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 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 NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PAUL RAMSDELL.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,333 (PAUL RAMSDELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $291,847, expenses of $272,671 and total assets of $262,995 at year end.

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