Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy
The mission of the midwest regional turf foundation (mrtf) is to support turf research and education at purdue university for the advancement of the turfgrass industry. To this …
Midwest Regional Turf Foundation
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Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy is a human services organization based in W LAFAYETTE, United States. Annual revenue: $244K. EIN: 356045428.
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Mission
The mission of the midwest regional turf foundation (mrtf) is to support turf research and education at purdue university for the advancement of the turfgrass industry. To this end, we fund turfgrass researchers at purdue university, financially support operations at the w.h. Daniel turfgrass research and diagnostic center, and sustain the purchase of turf research equipment and operations through endowments. We champion student scholarship and learning on campus by funding undergraduate student scholarships and experiential learning opportunities. We support turf professionals through regional educational and networking opportunities and we recognize the service achievements and professionalism of our members through annual awards.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1945, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMidwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy is a registered human services nonprofit based in West Lafayette, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. Its EIN is 356045428. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $331K in annual revenue. 85 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 356045428. 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.
Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy is located in West Lafayette, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.
Based on official tax filings, Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy has $331K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy is classified as a Human Services 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 $331K in annual revenue. The organization has 85 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy 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. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy is a human services organization based in W LAFAYETTE, United States. Annual revenue: $244K. EIN: 356045428. Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1945.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $331K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 356045428, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MIDWEST REGIONAL TURF FOUNDATION DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 85 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 85 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1945
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy
- What is Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy?
- Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in West Lafayette, United States. Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy is a human services organization based in W LAFAYETTE, United States. Annual revenue: $244K. EIN: 356045428.
- When was Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy founded?
- Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy was founded in 1945.
- Who leads Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy?
- Aaron Patton serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy located?
- Headquartered in West Lafayette, IN, United States.
- What is Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy trustworthy?
- Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 356045428.
- What is Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Department of Agronomy's website?
- http://www.mrtf.org