Synthetic Turf Council Inc
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What it says it does
TO LEAD, EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE SYNTHETIC TURF INDUSTRY. FOUNDED IN 2003, THE STC ASSISTS BUYERS AND END USERS WITH THE SELECTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF SYNTHETIC TURF SYSTEMS IN SPORTS FIELD, GOLF, MUNICIPAL PARKS, AIRPORTS, LANDSCAPE AND RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS. IT IS A RESOURCE FOR CURRENT, CREDIBLE, AND INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ON THE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF SYNTHETIC TURF, AS WELL AS TECHNICAL GUIDANCE ON THE SELECTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE DISPOSAL OF SYNTHETIC TURF. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES BUILDERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, TESTING LABS, MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS, MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS, INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS, INFILL MATERIAL SUPPLIERS AND OTHER SPECIALTY SERVICE COMPANIES.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $2.1 million
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- STC ANNUAL CONFERENCETHE STC ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS A PREMIER EVENT FOR SYNTHETIC TURF MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS, DESIGNERS, BUILDERS, INSTALLERS, AND SPECIALTY SERVICE PROVIDERS.THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENT IS TO BRING TOGETHER SYNTHETIC TURF INDUSTRY LEADERS, EXPERTS, AND PROFESSIONALS FOR THREE DAYS OF UNPARALLELED NETWORKING, LEARNING, AND COLLABORATION.IN 2025, THE CONFERENCE ATTRACTED 227 ATTENDEES AND FEATURED A ROBUST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ADDRESSING CRITICAL INDUSTRY ISSUES AND LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS.
- CERTIFIED SYNTHETIC TURF INSTALLER (CSTI) PROGRAMTHE CSTI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALISM, PROMOTE INSTALLATION BEST PRACTICES, AND SUPPORT INDUSTRY ADVOCACY. IN 2025, THE STC CERTIFIED 23 INDIVIDUALS.
- STC AWARDSTHE PURPOSE OF THE AWARDS PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT THE STC'S MISSION TO LEAD, EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE SYNTHETIC TURF INDUSTRY. THE PROGRAM RECOGNIZES THE STC MEMBERS WHO HAVE ATTAINED AND EXCEEDED THIS GOAL. THE 8TH ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY MARKED ANOTHER YEAR OF MEMBERS ADVANCING INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND PRACTICES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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