named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to horticulture students committed to practicing on Long Island, including access to networking events and professional development opportunities.
Design Awards Program
Annual awards recognizing excellence in landscape design, with categories including Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, and a new Celebrity Choice Award.
Environmental Enhancement Awards
Recognition of outstanding residential and commercial landscape projects demonstrating excellence in design and execution.
Innovation Grants
Funding for horticultural research and educational projects, such as field studies, disease control research, and professional training series.
Professional of the Year
Annual recognition of individuals who have significantly influenced and advanced the horticulture industry on Long Island.
Service Projects
Volunteer-led initiatives where member companies collaborate on ecological restoration, invasive species removal, and garden renovations at public horticultural sites.
Twilight Tours
Behind-the-scenes educational tours of botanic gardens and horticultural sites, offering networking and continuing education credits (CNLP & ISA pending).
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Industry Trade Association Services 2 activities
- Advocacy for the horticultural industryAdvocates for members and promotes professionalism and growth in the nursery and landscape industry through organized initiatives and representation.
- Membership services for nursery and landscape professionalsOffers membership to companies and self-employed professionals in the nursery and landscape industry in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, including access to organizational activities and committees.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 2 activities
- Landscape restoration and improvement projectsConducts hands-on landscape work including removal of invasive species, clearing vegetation, adding topsoil, and planting new hybrid rhododendrons and specialized plant collections for display and education.
- Professional development and education programsProvides education programs, twilight tours, and networking events for industry professionals to support learning and career advancement in horticulture.
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Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
- Grants for horticulture and landscape initiativesFunds Innovation Grants and supports horticulture-related organizations and programs, including internship programs, educational series, field studies, and research projects.
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Public Garden Tours and Events 1 activity
- Organizing educational and networking eventsOrganizes and hosts twilight tours, guided garden visits, and networking dinners for members and non-members to promote learning and professional connections.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognition of industry excellence and contributionsRecognizes outstanding individuals and excellence in landscape design through annual awards programs, including the Professional of the Year and Design Awards Program.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Scholarship program for horticultural studentsOffers academic scholarships to horticultural students and integrates recipients into the professional community, providing free access to educational and networking events and encouraging volunteer participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$78K52%
Program service revenue$36K24%
Investment income$44K29%
Other revenue$-8K
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead46%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$23K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$581K
Cash$110K
Investments$471K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$581K
Liquid reserves56.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +49.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ANTHONY PIGNATARO — DIRECTOR
- DWIGHT ANDREWS — DIRECTOR
- EVAN GOLDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- JAY JANSEN — DIRECTOR
- JAY RATTO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN CANNARELLI — PAST PRESIDENT
- JOHN GAYLARDO — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL MADARASH — DIRECTOR
- NEAL GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN MAZELIS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Alex Calamia Partner — Local celebrity and meteorologist who served as a judge for the 2026 Design Awards Program and selected the inaugural Celebrity Choice Award.
- Bay Gardens / Nassau Suffolk Landscaping Partner — Provided professional staff and support for garden renovation service projects.
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum Partner — Receives annual grant funding from LINLA to support its horticulture internship program.
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum Partner — Recipient of LINLA Innovation Grant
- Bridge Gardens Partner — Host site for LINLA's educational twilight tour and industry networking event.
- Clark Botanic Garden Partner — Collaborates with Clark Botanic Garden to host a twilight tour event for industry professionals.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk Partner — Receives grant funding from LINLA for research on black root rot control in horticultural crops.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk Partner — Recipient of LINLA Innovation Grant
- Dodds & Eder Partner — Provided professional staff and support for garden renovation service projects.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to connect with members and share information.
- Jay Ratto Landscaping, LTD. Partner — Provided professional staff and support for garden renovation service projects.
- Landcraft Garden Foundation Partner — Receives grant funding from LINLA to deliver a six-part horticulture education series.
- Landcraft Garden Foundation Partner — Recipient of LINLA Innovation Grant
- Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center Partner — Recognized by LINLA as honoree at its Professional of the Year celebration for contributions to the horticultural industry.
- Long Island Nursery and Landscape Association Network — Represents over one hundred member companies and professionals in the horticultural field.
- Main Street Financial Partner — Manages LINLA's Grant and Scholarship Funds.
- SUNY Cobleskill Partner — Receives annual grant funding from LINLA to support a Long Island field study program for students.
- SUNY Cobleskill Partner — Recipient of LINLA Innovation Grant
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Event-Based Professional Engagement and Pipeline Developmentmethodology: event-based_engagementBy using recognition events and networking opportunities to engage members and award scholarships, the organization strengthens industry cohesion and cultivates future professionals, because shared experiences and visibility foster collaboration, loyalty, and career entry pathways.
- Integrated Advocacy, Education, and Scholarship Modelmethodology: industry-support-ecosystemBy combining member advocacy, professional education, and scholarship funding, the organization advances the nursery and landscape industry and ensures its long-term sustainability, because systemic industry support requires influencing policy, building professional capacity, and cultivating future leaders.