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Michigan Turfgrass Foundation C/O Dept Of Crop & Soil Science

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$441k (2023)

Expenses
$838k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.34M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$10.6k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$440,926
Expenses
$838,053
Net Income
-$397,127
Net Assets
$1,324,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,753
21.0%
Program Services $199,383
45.2%
Investment Income $44,641
10.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $97,290
22.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,859
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,335,575
Total Liabilities $10,632
Net Assets $1,324,943
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carey Mitchelson (Executive Director) $40,000 $0 $0
Paul Kuhna (Director (Ended 1/1/23)) $0 $0 $0
Matt Gaver (Director (Ended 9/1/23)) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Hooten (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Holmes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Davey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Palmatier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christian Koval (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Rettmann (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brad Lazroff (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Mausolf (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Curt Boak (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$144,727
Expenses
$828,700
Net Income
-$683,973
Net Assets
$1,735,450
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,616
> 100%
Program Services $140,516
97.1%
Investment Income $80,120
55.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$235,533
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,008
4.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,741,594
Total Liabilities $6,144
Net Assets $1,735,450
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carey Mitchelson (Executive Director) $40,000 $0 $0
Matt Gaver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Holmes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Davey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Palmatier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christian Koval (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kuhna (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Rettmann (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brad Lazroff (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Mausolf (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Curt Boak (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$87,684
Expenses
$269,942
Net Income
-$182,258
Net Assets
$2,526,265
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,447
> 100%
Program Services $54,645
62.3%
Investment Income $95,885
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$176,840
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,547
9.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,536,301
Total Liabilities $10,036
Net Assets $2,526,265
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carey Mitchelson (Executive Director) $40,000 $0 $0
Matt Gaver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Steger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Holmes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Davey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Lazroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Rensel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Rettmann (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dan Mausolf (Vice President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Curt Boak (President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Johanningmeier (President Emeritus) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$308,865
Expenses
$220,429
Net Income
$88,436
Net Assets
$2,266,050
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,304
30.5%
Program Services $148,848
48.2%
Investment Income $107,014
34.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$45,136
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,835
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,276,445
Total Liabilities $10,395
Net Assets $2,266,050
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carey Mitchelson (Executive Director) $44,126 $0 $0
Matt Gaver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Lazroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Holmes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Davey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Rettmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Rensel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Steger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Wildeman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Curt Boak (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Johanningsmeier (President) $0 $0 $0
Dan Mausolf (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$417,958
Expenses
$257,573
Net Income
$160,385
Net Assets
$2,102,703
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,589
24.1%
Program Services $186,921
44.7%
Investment Income $131,028
31.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$4,009
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,429
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,110,425
Total Liabilities $7,722
Net Assets $2,102,703
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carey Mitchelson (Executive Director) $23,834 $0 $0
Matt Gaver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Lazroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Holmes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Davey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Rettmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Rensel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Wildeman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dan Mausolf (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Curt Boak (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Fouty (Immediate Past President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Johanningsmeier (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$442,146
Expenses
$279,084
Net Income
$163,062
Net Assets
$1,954,404
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,627
29.3%
Program Services $173,558
39.3%
Investment Income $112,419
25.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $22,133
5.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,409
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,962,614
Total Liabilities $8,210
Net Assets $1,954,404
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Matt Gaver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curt Boak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Wildeman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Lazroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Holmes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Davey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Rettmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Pylar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Mausolf (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Johanningsmeier (Treasurer/Vp) $0 $0 $0
Carey Mitchelson (Immediate Past President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Fouty (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Schweihofer (President Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Lafontaine (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$367,511
Expenses
$284,864
Net Income
$82,647
Net Assets
$1,826,471
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,323
28.7%
Program Services $144,960
39.4%
Investment Income $89,916
24.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $20,102
5.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,210
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,831,679
Total Liabilities $5,208
Net Assets $1,826,471
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dan Mausolf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Gaver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curt Boak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Wildeman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Lazroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collin Romanick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Davey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Frever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Pylar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Collins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Johanningsmeier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Fouty (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carey Mitchelson (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Schweihofer (President Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Lafontaine (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$417,504
Expenses
$453,232
Net Income
-$35,728
Net Assets
$1,620,637
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $111,309
26.7%
Program Services $142,242
34.1%
Investment Income $110,927
26.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $53,026
12.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,627,800
Total Liabilities $7,163
Net Assets $1,620,637
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Curt Boak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Calhoun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Wildeman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Lazroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collin Romanick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Davey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Reed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Frever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Pylar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Collins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Johanningsmeier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Fouty (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carey Mitchelson (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Schweihofer (President Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Lafontaine (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$375,538
Expenses
$364,586
Net Income
$10,952
Net Assets
$1,656,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $68,376
18.2%
Program Services $141,754
37.7%
Investment Income $110,331
29.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,832
6.6%
Sales of Assets $24,381
6.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,864
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,662,247
Total Liabilities $5,882
Net Assets $1,656,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Curt Boak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Calhoun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Wildeman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Bathum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collin Romanick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Frever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rober Pylar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Collins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doug Johanningsmeier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Fouty (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carey Mitchelson (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Schweihofer (President Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Lafontaine (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$415,326
Expenses
$301,575
Net Income
$113,751
Net Assets
$1,827,706
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,752
17.8%
Program Services $140,437
33.8%
Investment Income $80,181
19.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $34,638
8.3%
Sales of Assets $80,482
19.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,836
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,835,602
Total Liabilities $7,896
Net Assets $1,827,706
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Trbovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Fouty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Calhoun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Mckenzie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Bathum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Johanningsmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collin Romanick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Schweihofer (President) $0 $0 $0
Carey Mitchelson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Frever (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lee Collins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Lafontaine (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$429,229
Expenses
$380,516
Net Income
$48,713
Net Assets
$1,707,280
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $128,924
30.0%
Program Services $198,512
46.2%
Investment Income $76,556
17.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $25,237
5.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,707,930
Total Liabilities $650
Net Assets $1,707,280

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,641
Expenses
$249,096
Net Income
$61,545
Net Assets
$1,604,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,501
35.3%
Program Services $141,540
45.6%
Investment Income $48,117
15.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $11,483
3.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,619,333
Total Liabilities $14,644
Net Assets $1,604,689

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$303,722
Expenses
$231,221
Net Income
$72,501
Net Assets
$1,339,472
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $111,577
36.7%
Program Services $153,687
50.6%
Investment Income $22,811
7.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $15,647
5.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,339,587
Total Liabilities $115
Net Assets $1,339,472

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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