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Iowa Turfgrass Institute

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: Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services / Biological, Life Science Research (U52Z) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its March 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$300k (2023)

Expenses
$281k (2023)

Total Assets
$393k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$35.3k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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 March
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$299,910
Expenses
$281,183
Net Income
$18,727
Net Assets
$357,189
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,700
0.6%
Program Services $195,102
65.1%
Investment Income $44
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,084
4.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $90,980
30.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,928
6.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $392,531
Total Liabilities $35,342
Net Assets $357,189
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey Lamoureux (Executive Di) $61,692 $0 $4,175
Matt Kruse (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Abels (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Elliott Josephson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Neric Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Krantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nick Christians (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Wynja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Koester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Hageman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Adam Thoms (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$229,114
Expenses
$216,051
Net Income
$13,063
Net Assets
$350,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,200
0.5%
Program Services $157,663
68.8%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,760
9.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $49,475
21.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,875
26.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $34
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $376,105
Total Liabilities $25,669
Net Assets $350,436
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Randle Robinson (Executive Di) $56,875 $4,113 $1,256
Matt Kruse (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Abels (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Elliott Josephson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nick Cummins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neric Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Goughnour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Krantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nick Christians (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Adam Thoms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Van Meeteren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Lamoureux (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$112,213
Expenses
$143,996
Net Income
-$31,783
Net Assets
$313,386
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,200
1.1%
Program Services $39,954
35.6%
Investment Income $33
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,226
17.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $51,800
46.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
41.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,181
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $336,696
Total Liabilities $23,310
Net Assets $313,386
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Randle J Robinson (Executive Di) $60,000 $0 $1,800
Matt Kruse (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Abels (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Elliott Josephson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nick Cummins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neric Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Goughnour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Krantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nick Christians (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Adam Thoms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Van Meeteren (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,644
Expenses
$230,446
Net Income
$17,198
Net Assets
$261,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,200
0.5%
Program Services $168,092
67.9%
Investment Income $69
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,649
4.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $67,634
27.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,388
25.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,847
6.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $283,419
Total Liabilities $21,537
Net Assets $261,882
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Randle J Robinson (Executive Di) $58,389 $0 $1,752
Tim Van Loo Csfm (President) $0 $0 $0
Neric Smith (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kevin James (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nick Cummins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Abels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elliott Josephson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Kruse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Goughnour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Krantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nick Christians (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Adam Thoms (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,183
Expenses
$245,061
Net Income
$8,122
Net Assets
$262,738
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,200
0.5%
Program Services $177,210
70.0%
Investment Income $51
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,366
3.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $66,356
26.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,377
21.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $34,925
14.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $289,263
Total Liabilities $26,525
Net Assets $262,738
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Randle J Robinson (Executive Di) $52,377 $0 $1,571
Nick Cummins (President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Van Loo Csfm (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kevin James (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rick Tegtmeier Cgcs Mg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Troy Mcquillen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Kruse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Goughnour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Krantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nick Christians (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Adam Thoms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neric Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,717
Expenses
$251,905
Net Income
-$18,188
Net Assets
$241,487
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,400
0.6%
Program Services $170,111
72.8%
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,747
2.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $56,441
24.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,741
21.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,280
14.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $244,652
Total Liabilities $3,165
Net Assets $241,487
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Randle J Robinson (Executive Di) $54,741 $0 $1,526
Nick Cummins (President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Van Loo Csfm (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kevin James (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rick Tegtmeier Cgcs Mg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Troy Mcquillen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Kruse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Goughnour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Krantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nick Christians (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Adam Thoms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neric Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$252,184
Expenses
$252,711
Net Income
-$527
Net Assets
$242,927
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,750
1.9%
Program Services $165,789
65.7%
Investment Income $11,559
4.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,459
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $62,627
24.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,449
19.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,000
13.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,874
Total Liabilities $8,947
Net Assets $242,927
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Randle J Robinson (Executive Dir.) $49,449 $0 $1,484
Steve Cutforth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Krantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Christians (Director) $0 $0 $0
Troy Mcquillen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Iles (Ex Officio Dir) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Cummins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Harkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Van Loo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neric Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin James (Sec/ Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Johnson (President) $0 $0 $0
John Hollen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$208,471
Expenses
$228,358
Net Income
-$19,887
Net Assets
$230,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,050
1.9%
Program Services $134,425
64.5%
Investment Income $8,598
4.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,513
2.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $55,885
26.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,601
27.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,344
7.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $246,908
Total Liabilities $16,241
Net Assets $230,667
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeff Wendel (Executive Dir.) $37,080 $0 $1,112
Randle J Robinson (Executive Dir.) $25,521 $0 $735
Steve Cutforth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Krantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Christians (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hollen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Troy Mcquillen (Ex Officio Dir) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Iles (Ex Officio Dir) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Harkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Senio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin James (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Verrips (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Tj Brewer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$228,745
Expenses
$212,852
Net Income
$15,893
Net Assets
$255,954
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,015
1.3%
Program Services $152,211
66.5%
Investment Income $10,060
4.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,008
3.1%
Sales of Assets -$512
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $56,963
24.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,485
26.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $34,475
16.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $260,832
Total Liabilities $4,878
Net Assets $255,954
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeff Wendel (Executive Dir.) $48,428 $0 $1,670
Steve Cutforth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Krantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Christians (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hollen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Troy Mcquillen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Iles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Andresen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Harkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin James (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brad Vermeer (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Verrips (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$202,334
Expenses
$202,964
Net Income
-$630
Net Assets
$234,666
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,965
1.0%
Program Services $140,354
69.4%
Investment Income $4,743
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$728
Sales of Assets $1,885
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $54,115
26.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,000
26.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,285
18.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $240,589
Total Liabilities $5,923
Net Assets $234,666
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeff Wendel (Exec Director) $49,200 $0 $2,363
Kevin James (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Cutforth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Christians (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hollen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Minner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Harkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Simpson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Troy Mcquillen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Iles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Vermeer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Verrips (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Krantz (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,578
Expenses
$203,611
Net Income
$10,967
Net Assets
$218,945
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,720
1.3%
Program Services $147,945
68.9%
Investment Income $2,948
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,487
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $54,478
25.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,993
24.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,792
15.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,404
Total Liabilities $9,459
Net Assets $218,945

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$200,151
Expenses
$186,801
Net Income
$13,350
Net Assets
$195,302
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,250
0.6%
Program Services $136,073
68.0%
Investment Income $2,172
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,776
1.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $57,880
28.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,917
26.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,627
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $201,982
Total Liabilities $6,680
Net Assets $195,302

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2011

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 March
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 March
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 March
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 March
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 March
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 March
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 March
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 March
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 March
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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