Iowa Turfgrass Institute
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Iowa Turfgrass | United States | Iowa Turfgrass Institute
Purpose is to foster research, education, and dissemination of information on turfgrass so as to benefit the people of iowa and the environment.
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Financials
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Iowa Turfgrass Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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IOWA TURFGRASS INSTITUTE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership & board
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19 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
1 red flag detected
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#286 of 7,612 science & technology charities in the United States on integrity score
81/100 puts it in the top 5% of the cohort, tied with 11 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 6 similar science & technology charities in United States.
Cause areas in United States
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search · 45 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Iowa Turfgrass Institute
Iowa Turfgrass Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Des Moines, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 421221206. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $317K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Iowa Turfgrass Institute's Executive Director, Matt Beatty, received $56,875 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2025). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Iowa Turfgrass Institute has $317K in annual revenue. It allocates 50% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Iowa Turfgrass Institute. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Iowa Turfgrass Institute is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $317K in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
Iowa Turfgrass Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421221206. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Iowa Turfgrass Institute is located in Des Moines, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
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Quick facts about Iowa Turfgrass Institute
- What is Iowa Turfgrass Institute?
- Iowa Turfgrass Institute is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Des Moines, United States. Iowa Turfgrass | United States | Iowa Turfgrass Institute
- When was Iowa Turfgrass Institute founded?
- Iowa Turfgrass Institute was founded in 1980.
- Who leads Iowa Turfgrass Institute?
- Matt Beatty serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Iowa Turfgrass Institute located?
- Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, United States.
- What is Iowa Turfgrass Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $317,190. 50% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Iowa Turfgrass Institute trustworthy?
- Iowa Turfgrass Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Iowa Turfgrass Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 421221206.
- What is Iowa Turfgrass Institute's website?
- http://www.iowaturfgrass.org