PROFESSIONAL GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SOCIETY

EIN: 111720821

FOREST HILL, MD

Total Revenue
$762,763
Total Expenses
$826,854
Total Assets
$2,148,105
Net Assets
$2,021,709
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1911
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH FRANKS
Phone
4436401059
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PROFESSIONAL GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SOCIETY, founded in 1911, is a small nonprofit that reported $763K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $2.0M represent 32 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED AS A PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL GROUNDS MANAGERS WHO WORK FOR ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS COLLEGES AND UNIVERISTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES, OFFICE PARKS, APARTMENT COMPLEXES, HOTELS/MOTELS, CEMENTARIES AND THEME PARKS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $641,039 Revenue: $625,129

PGMS PROVIDES A FORUM TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND EXPAND THE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH A NUMBER OF MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, CULMINATING WITH THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD IN...

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PGMS PROVIDES A FORUM TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND EXPAND THE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH A NUMBER OF MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, CULMINATING WITH THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EQUIP EXPO. PGMS CONDUCTS ITS ACCLAIMED ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE PRIOR TO THE EXPO. THIS YEARLY FORUM BRINGS TOGETHER GROUNDS MANAGERS, EDUCATORS AND SUPPLIERS FOR THE SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS. PGMS MEMBERS RECEIVE A REDUCED REGISTRATION FEE. AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PGMS SPONSORS THE ANNUAL GREEN STAR AWARDS PROGRAM IN RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE IN GROUNDS MANAGEMENT.WEBINARS: PGMS HOLDS BI-MONTHLY WEBINARS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION THAT ALIGNS WITH THE SOCIETY'S SCHOOL OF GROUNDS MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES. PGMS MEMBERS RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS; NON-MEMBERS CAN REGISTER FOR A FEE.GROUNDS ACCREDITATION: PGMS OFFERS AN ACCREDITATION PROGRAM AS CERTIFIED GROUNDS MANAGER - STEP UP AND ELEVATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL STATURE. GROUNDS MANAGERS WHO WANT TO STAND OUT AND BE RECOGNIZED PROUDLY INCLUDE THE "CGM" DESIGNATION AS AN ADDENDUM TO YOUR NAME.OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INCLUDING EDUCATION MANUALS - PGMS MEMBERS RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF THE LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES GUIDELINES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $625,129
Investment Income $90,419
Other Revenue $47,215
TOTAL REVENUE $762,763

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $641,039
Other Expenses $817,854
TOTAL EXPENSES $826,854

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $762,763 $792,724 0.0%
Expenses $826,854 $818,926 +0.0%
Net Income $-64,091 $-26,202 +1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
17

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROGER CONNER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GILDEA PRESIDENT-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD BOTTGER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCE JAGODZINSKI TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE DE VROU PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON HALEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEDIA COLLINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL QUADE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALLAS COTT REGIONAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL RICHEY REGIONAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER HALL REGIONAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMMY VIARS REGIONAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON MARTINEZ REGIONAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA OBENOUR-DOWD REGIONAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER PHELPS SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVES 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL SPIES SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVES 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY KOPP EDUCATOR MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FRANKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $762,763 $826,854 $2,148,105 $-64,091
2023 $792,724 $818,926 $2,158,861 $-26,202
2022 $814,298 $743,961 $2,122,945 $70,337
2021 $492,051 $500,351 $2,334,145 $-8,300
2020 $527,921 $440,250 $2,073,103 $87,671
2019 $746,974 $588,533 $2,041,368 $158,441
2018 $708,249 $528,397 $1,795,706 $179,852
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