TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION INC-TENNESSEE (EIN 626079262) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1969

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION INC-TENNESSEE, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit that reported $227K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $44K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

TURFGRASS RESEARCH

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $224,667

Investment Income $2,679

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $227,346

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,239

Salaries & Benefits $35,667

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $177,902

Other Expenses $140,311

TOTAL EXPENSES $183,217

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$227,346	$184,081	+0.2%
Expenses	$183,217	$163,603	+0.1%
Net Income	$44,129	$20,478	+1.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

$31,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MELISSA MARTIN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.00	Director	$31,000	$0	$31,000
JEFF WYATT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK STOVALL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN WAGNON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB MCLEAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON BRADLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN DODD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF HUBER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON SANDERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL MARBET	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAL HILL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY GASKIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BART CASH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF KUHNS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN BLAIR	SECTREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DOUG WARD	PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS SYKES	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RYAN STOREY	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$227,346	$183,217	$293,250	$44,129

TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION INC-TENNESSEE