H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Avon Lake, Ohio, registered in 1969, with $74,693 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
623 Landerwood Ln, Avon Lake, OH, 44012 EIN 23-7153241 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$75K
▼ 12.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$49K
Net assets
$1.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating421 mo reserves · +34% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship: 421 mo reserves · +34% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $79K (FY2013) to $75K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
34.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,693▼12.4% | $49,066▲11.3% | $1,719,702▲4.5% | $1,719,702▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $85,258▲8.9% | $44,077▼45.5% | $1,645,631▲5.7% | $1,645,631▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $78,319▼17.5% | $80,860▲97.5% | $1,556,473▼17.4% | $1,556,473▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $94,978▲23.8% | $40,939▲0.6% | $1,884,553▲7.5% | $1,884,553▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,724▼5.4% | $40,689▲13.9% | $1,753,169▲7.7% | $1,753,169▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $81,105▲8.2% | $35,720▼6.4% | $1,627,342▲5.1% | $1,627,342▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $74,940▼8.5% | $38,182▼48.5% | $1,548,686▼6.8% | $1,548,686▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $81,862▲26.9% | $74,201▲106% | $1,662,463▲17.1% | $1,662,463▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $64,510▼47.6% | $36,003▼37.8% | $1,419,223▲1.2% | $1,419,223▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $123,094▲62.4% | $57,898▲85.8% | $1,402,336▼0.9% | $1,402,336▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $75,799▼3.8% | $31,156▼0.3% | $1,415,197▲7.6% | $1,415,197▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $78,810 | $31,255▲1381% | $1,314,649▲2.6% | $1,314,649▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,110▲4.2% | $1,281,708▲9.4% | $1,281,708▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,024▼92.2% | $1,171,911▲10.0% | $1,171,911▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $25,962 | $1,065,193 | $1,065,193 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7153241, based in Avon Lake, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship's EIN?
- H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7153241.
- How much revenue does H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship report?
- H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship reported $74,693 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship have?
- CharityIndex grades H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for H B Musser Turfgrass Fellowship (EIN 23-7153241) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.