Golf Course Superintendents Assoc Of America is located in Lawrence, KS. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (N01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Golf Course Superintendents Assoc Of America employed 85 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Golf Course Superintendents Assoc Of America is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Golf Course Superintendents Assoc Of America generated $12.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.1m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Golf Course Superintendents Assoc Of America has awarded 77 individual grants totaling $1,618,356. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS IN THE FIELD OF GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT THROUGH CONFERENCES & SHOWS, COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, TOURNAMENTS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO ITS 19,000+ MEMBERS FROM THE FIELD OF GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A CONFERENCE & SHOW, WHICH APPROXIMATELY 8,300 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED, AND EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS, WHICH HELPED 16,000 MEMBERS THIS YEAR.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark F Jordan Cgcs Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $6,855 |
Kevin P Breen Cgcs President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $6,234 |
Kevin P Sunderman Cgcs VP (1/22-10/22) COO (start 10/22) | OfficerTrustee | 39 | $50,446 |
Jeff L White Cgcs Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $3,451 |
Ta Barker Cgcs Director | Trustee | 1 | $5,756 |
Paul L Carter Cgcs Director | Trustee | 1 | $4,014 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Freeman Conference Management | 12/30/22 | $806,398 |
Distinctive Meetings Inc Conferences & Meetings/av | 12/30/22 | $451,170 |
Nbc Universal Media Media Marketing | 12/30/22 | $300,164 |
Orange County Convention Center Conference Deposits | 12/30/22 | $277,404 |
Kushner & Associates Travel Services | 12/30/22 | $271,993 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $887,500 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $887,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,058,483 |
| Investment income | $392,225 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $213,635 |
| Net Rental Income | -$26,494 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$37,100 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,509,656 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $416,564 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $10,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,327,739 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,253,040 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $183,834 |
| Other employee benefits | $422,869 |
| Payroll taxes | $418,791 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $25,666 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,315 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,098 |
| Fees for services: Other | $98,993 |
| Advertising and promotion | $674,645 |
| Office expenses | $572,120 |
| Information technology | $570,244 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $207,629 |
| Travel | $904,859 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,349,822 |
| Interest | $121,476 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $479,179 |
| Insurance | $323,060 |
| All other expenses | $94,117 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,103,591 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $315,266 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $233,988 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $5,181,783 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $11,276 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,681,167 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,269,351 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,431,326 |
| Investments—other securities | $42,500 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $21,166,957 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,361,775 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,073,444 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $3,608,502 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $13,043,721 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,123,236 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $21,166,957 |
Over the last fiscal year, Golf Course Superintendents Assoc Of America has awarded $340,064 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION PURPOSE: AMERICAN GOLF INDUSTRY COALITION | $85,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PURPOSE: TURFGRASS RESEARCH | $50,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PURPOSE: TURFGRASS RESEARCH | $37,700 |
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TURFGRASS RESEARCH | $50,000 |
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TURFGRASS RESEARCH | $32,364 |
WEE ONE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: BENEVOLENCE FUND | $15,000 |