2026-04-22T09:46:33-04:00 2025-09-30 562344058 DREHER MARTIN CPAS PA 6739 FALLS OF NEUSE RD STE M RALEIGH NC 27615 990 2024-10-01 561331003 NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION NORT 9198169119 968 TRINITY RD RALEIGH NC 27607 JON SCHWARZ 2025 VP 9198169119 2026-04-09 true true SUSAN C MARTIN P01084640 9195109399 2026-04-20 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KATHERINE BENNETT 968 TRIANGLE RD RALEIGH NC 27607 1412120 false X NCNLA.COM X 1960 NC TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL VALUE TO OUR MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATION, MARKETING, AND ADVOCACY. 9 9 5 37 28763 5600 5550 1265550 1322559 21606 27964 17054 46387 1309810 1402460 0 0 528731 491020 0 0 760836 876992 1289567 1368012 20243 34448 1430649 1716986 477079 670214 953570 1046772 X TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL VALUE TO OUR MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATION, MARKETING AND ADVOCACY. false false 562103 1074597 NCNLA HOSTED THE ANNUAL GREEN & GROWIN' IN JANUARY 2025, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GREEN INDUSTRY. GREEN & GROWIN' ATTRACTED APPROXIMATELY 2,586 ATTENDEES (PULLED FROM G&G 25 EVENTS), FEATURED 63 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, AND OFFERED CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS THROUGH SIX LICENSING BOARDS AND CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS. THE MARKETPLACE INCLUDED 360 EXHIBITORS, SHOWCASING NEW PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND SERVICES. THE EVENT SUPPORTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHENED INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS, AND PROMOTED BEST PRACTICES THAT ENHANCE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND INDUSTRY PRACTICES. 117337 177750 MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH AND INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT. THESE INCLUDE ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND INDUSTRY-LEADING EVENTS SUCH AS CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOWS. MEMBERS RECEIVE MARKETING SUPPORT THROUGH INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS, ENEWS, AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE BUSINESS VISIBILITY. NCNLA ACTIVELY REPRESENTS MEMBER INTERESTS THROUGH LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY, PROVIDING TIMELY UPDATES AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON ISSUES IMPACTING THE GREEN INDUSTRY. 85493 NORTH CAROLINA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (NCNLA) PUBLISHED NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES, A RECURRING INDUSTRY PUBLICATION DISTRIBUTED TO APPROXIMATELY 5,732 MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. NCNLA PRODUCED FOUR ISSUES, DELIVERING TIMELY UPDATES ON LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS, WORKFORCE INITIATIVES, STATE LICENSING UPDATES, AND HORTICULTURAL BEST PRACTICES. THE PUBLICATION HELPS MEMBERS STAY INFORMED ON ISSUES IMPACTING OPERATIONS, COMPLIANCE, AND BUSINESS GROWTH ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. ADVERTISING REVENUE FOR FY25 WAS 28,763. 98313 70212 NCNLA ADMINISTERS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCY. DURING THE YEAR, 45 INDIVIDUALS SAT FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMS, AND 25 PROFESSIONALS EARNED NEW CREDENTIALS. NCNLA DELIVERED ANNUAL REVIEW COURSES IN JANUARY 2025 AND PROVIDED CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH GREEN & GROWIN- AND THE CAROLINA NURSERY SUMMIT TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION STATUS. THESE PROGRAMS HELPED IMPROVE WORKFORCE SKILLS, UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN NORTH CAROLINAS NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY. NCNLA HOSTED THREE OTHER EVENTS IN FY24-25 INCLUDING THE INAUGURAL CAROLINA NURSERY SUMMIT (75 ATTENDEES), THE ROBERT CAGLE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (61 PLAYERS AND 24 SPONSORS) WHICH RAISED FUNDS FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AND A STUDENT DAY AT THE CATERPILLAR EDWARD J. RAPP CUSTOMER AND TRAINING CENTER WHICH WELCOMED 114 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. 98313 70212 863246 false false false true false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 11 0 false 5 true true true false false false true true false false false X 9 9 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X KATHERINE BENNETT 9198169119 968 TRIANGLE RD RALEIGH NC 27607 RICK LAWHUN ED (THRU 12/ 40.00 X 166806 0 5804 KATHERINE BENNETT ED (BEGAN 12 40.00 X 91392 0 9416 HUNTER CASEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL GOSSETT DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DYLAN GRAGG DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TODD LANGE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DANA MASSEY PRESIDENT 6.00 X X 0 0 0 ART MILLER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ARIEL MONTANEZ PAST PRESIDE 6.00 X X 0 0 0 JON SCHWARZ 2025 VP 6.00 X X 0 0 0 JASON TEBBEN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 258198 15220 1 false true false 5550 5550 GREEN & GROWIN' SHOW 900099 1074597 1074597 MEMBER DUES 900099 167230 167230 EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS 900099 39789 39789 ADVERTISING 541800 39283 10520 28763 ADVOCACY 900099 1660 1660 1322559 26329 26329 44651 44651 1635 1635 1635 1635 8250 5550 9660 -1410 -1410 NCNLA SCHOLARSHIP 900099 2955 2955 MISC INCOME 900099 191 191 3146 1402460 1341593 28763 26554 193175 57953 135222 237238 135787 101451 3879 1674 2205 24763 14894 9869 31965 14583 17382 63325 63325 48566 48566 11233 11233 38 38 44724 34084 10640 27320 8972 18348 223299 223299 10462 10462 9314 9314 EDUCATION 237650 237650 READERSHIP COSTS 50694 50694 BANK AND MERCHANT FEES 35010 35010 NEW PLANT PROGRAM 29389 29389 85968 56395 29573 1368012 863246 504766 0 502151 722374 11247 19025 13346 21229 344656 219431 131791 125225 768726 825745 3388 3388 1430649 1716986 54724 92619 422355 577595 477079 670214 X 953570 1046772 953570 1046772 1430649 1716986 X 34448 58754 X true X false false false false false false 177750 48566 48566 35550 13016 326056 211179 114877 18600 8252 10348 125225 X 1459641 58754 9660 68414 1391227 11233 11233 1402460 1366439 9660 9660 1356779 11233 11233 1368012 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE TAX RETURNS OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 THROUGH 2024 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS AND OTHER TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED. THE ASSOCIATION IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 9,660 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 9,660 X false false false RICK LAWHUN ED (THRU 12/24) 166806 5804 172610 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D NCNLA ADMINISTERS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCY. DURING THE YEAR, 45 INDIVIDUALS SAT FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMS, AND 25 PROFESSIONALS EARNED NEW CREDENTIALS. NCNLA DELIVERED ANNUAL REVIEW COURSES IN JANUARY 2025 AND PROVIDED CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH GREEN & GROWIN- AND THE CAROLINA NURSERY SUMMIT TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION STATUS. THESE PROGRAMS HELPED IMPROVE WORKFORCE SKILLS, UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN NORTH CAROLINAS NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY. NCNLA HOSTED THREE OTHER EVENTS IN FY24-25 INCLUDING THE INAUGURAL CAROLINA NURSERY SUMMIT (75 ATTENDEES), THE ROBERT CAGLE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (61 PLAYERS AND 24 SPONSORS) WHICH RAISED FUNDS FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AND A STUDENT DAY AT THE CATERPILLAR EDWARD J. RAPP CUSTOMER AND TRAINING CENTER WHICH WELCOMED 114 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE FOLLOWING CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: MEMBER, ASSOCIATE MEMBER, SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL, STUDENT CHAPTER, SUSTAINING INDIVIDUAL, HONORARY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPROVE THE DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE CONFLICT AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES. AFTER DISCLOSURE AND DISCUSSION, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING WHILE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. IF APPROPRIATE, A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE WHETHER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTION IS STILL IN THEIR BEST INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS FIRST DELIBERATED BY THE INDEPENDENT SEARCH COMMITTEE AND THEN IS SENT TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT REVIEWS SALARIES BY COMPARING THEM WITH OTHER SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS AND THE OVERALL BUDGET LINE ITEM AND BONUSES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD DURING THE BUDGETING PROCESS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES IS BASED ON COMPARISON TO OTHER SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS AND IS DELIBERATED BY THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 NCNLA WOULD WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THIS 990 AND HOW YOU CAN PARTNER WITH US TO SUPPORT OUR INDUSTRIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. PLEASE CALL, EMAIL OR VISIT OUR OFFICE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 9,660 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE -9,660