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2008 Ohio Turfgrass Research Trust Board of Directors
President
Dr. Chuck Darrah, CLC LABS
Treasurer
Joe Motz, The Motz Group
Trustees
George Furrer, Advan, LLC
Mark Grunkemeyer, Buckeye Ecocare
Randy Tischer, Green Velvet Sod Farms
Todd Voss, Double Eagle Club
The Ohio Turfgrass Research Trust was formed to ensure the future
of turf research and education. By participating in this monumental
effort, turfgrass professionals can demonstrate their commitment to
continued research and help shape the future of the industry. As stated
in its new set of Bylaws, the purpose of the Ohio Turfgrass Research
Trust "is to operate exclusively for charitable purposes…and
shall be to engage in research and education activities relating to
the planting, growing and marketing of turfgrass, including but not
limited to research through grants and awarding scholarships to students
studying the field..."
The Ohio Turfgrass Research Trust is classified as an educational
foundation exempt from taxation under the 501(c) 3 code of the Internal
Revenue Service. Therefore, contributions to the research trust are
tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.
What does this mean to you? It means that when you make a contribution
to OTRT, 100% may be deducted as a charitable contribution, rather
than a business expense.
Additionally, interest income earned by the research trust is non-taxable;
thereby enabling more money to be used for turfgrass research and
education.
Thus far, the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation has helped fund the Ohio Turfgrass
Research Trust by donating proceeds from the Annual OTF Golf Tournament
and the Live/Silent Auctions. Additional funds are raised through
membership in the Founders Club. Everyone in the turfgrass industry
is encouraged to help support this important endeavor by making a
tax exempt contribution.
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