Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc
We will advance the common interest and causes of our members and foster fair and friendly relations among them. We will cultivate high standards of business ethics within the nursery and landscape trade and promote the use and enhance the quality of the products and skills employed in our trade. We will secure for our members access to the maximum benefits of business services, education, science, and best practices.
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc at a glance
In short: Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,238
- -49.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,238
- -49.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,238
- Total assets
- $120,349
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Western New York Nurserymen's Association ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $14K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western New York Nurserymen's Association East Amherst, NY | The organization assists the horticulture industry in its efforts to improve the image and presence in western New York. The foundation works with the members of our association to educate ourselves, the public and students. | $7,238 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,349 | $277,486 | $260,128 | $7,238 | 1 | $1,147 |
| 2023 | $102,991 | $267,193 | $218,081 | $14,318 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $53,879 | $223,496 | $215,705 | $3,325 | Total only | $9 |
| 2021 | $46,088 | $66,620 | $44,474 | — | — | $32 |
| 2020 | $23,942 | $40,479 | $145,073 | — | — | $123 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc is a public charity, based in East Amherst, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $120K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc is led by Lou Sardo, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lou Sardo
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sypniewski Lifetime Cnlp
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Janson
Executive Secretary
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Ryan McMillan
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal O'Hara
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Restorff Lifetime Cnlp
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Kristy Schmitt Cnlp (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter G. Burke Cnlp (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeanetta Hanlon Cnlp (2022) — Director
- Former: Jeanetta Hanlon (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kristy Schmitt (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Phil Tripi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Synpniewski (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sue Frank (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $32K, to Joyce Janson (Executive Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc
How much does Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc give each year?
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
How large is Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc?
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc reported $120K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $277K.
Where does Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc operate?
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc's EIN?
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2167194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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