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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0000619

LIFETIDES INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · RIDGELAND, SC 29936

Financials

$199K$110K2023$239K$309K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIFETIDES INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$239,327$309,034-$69,707$259,320$20,338$238,982
December 31, 2023990-EZ$199,326$109,978$89,348$308,689–$308,689
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,765
Program service revenue
$231,535
Investment income
$27
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$70
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$14,956
Program services (functional)
$309,034

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$308,689
Total assets, end of year
$259,320
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,338
Net assets, end of year
$238,982
Land, buildings and equipment
$132,056
Net assets without donor restrictions
$238,982
Gross receipts
$239,327
Employees
0
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
SC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANIS SCHATZVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$26,500
ANTHONY J HOOTENSECRETARY-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$19,900
JOHN T HERRONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BEVERLY BISHOPTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
STEVE CARTERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
STEVE CURLESSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN T HERRONCHAIR0$0
JANIS SCHATZVICE CHAIR0$0
ANTHONY J HOOTENSECRETARYTREASURER0$0
BEVERLY BISHOPTRUSTEE0$0
STEVE CARTERTRUSTEE0$0
STEVE CURLESSTRUSTEE0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
461 BROAD RIVER RD, RIDGELAND, SC 29936-4999
In care of
% ANTHONY J HOOTEN TREASURER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Anthony J Hooten Treasurer, 461 BROAD RIVER RD, RIDGELAND, SC 29936
Signed the 990
Anthony J Hooten, Secretary Treasurer LifeTides Inst
Phone
(843) 726-5565

Mission

THE LIFETIDES INSTITUTE PROVIDES ADULT AND YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY REGION OF SOUTH CAROLINA. IT HOSTS ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH ROAD SCHOLAR PROVIDING DIRECT EXPOSURE TO TIDAL MARSHLANDS AND ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED PLANT AND ANIMAL HABITATS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Instructing adult participants about the identification life histories and ecology of bird species occurring in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina
    revenue $102,877
  • Instructing adult participants about the history food and techniques of barbecue in South Carolina and especially the Lowcountry region
    revenue $72,511
  • Instructing adult participants about how to safely kayak in the diverse range of habitats within the Lowcountry region of South Carolina
    revenue $63,939
  • Other expenses to domestic individual
    Expenses $70
  • Expenses for outside contracting of the Instructors to address each of LifeTides education programs
    Expenses $89,654
  • Office expenses for LifeTides Institute program operations
    Expenses $3,055
  • Information technology for web presence Internet service and telecommunications
    Expenses $3,060
  • Occupancy costs for the accommodation of participants for each of the three programs: BBQ Birding and Kayaking
    Expenses $14,956
  • Insurance expenses i.e. Liability vehicle
    Expenses $4,572
  • Occupancy rent utilities and maintenance expenses for program operations
    Expenses $57,842
  • Printing publications subscriptions and filing fees
    Expenses $797
  • Food Supplies for all Road Scholar programs in FY 2024
    Expenses $36,207
  • Travel and Meetings
    Expenses $365
  • Payments toward land acquisition for conducting youth education programs in the South Carolina Lowcountry
    Expenses $98,456

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0000619
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$259,320
Income (IRS master file)
$239,327

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$239,327$309,034$259,320XML
990-EZDecember 2023$199,326$109,978$308,689XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0000619).

Questions about LIFETIDES INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of LIFETIDES INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFETIDES INSTITUTE is 20-0000619.
Is LIFETIDES INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to LIFETIDES INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIFETIDES INSTITUTE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LIFETIDES INSTITUTE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIFETIDES INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LIFETIDES INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Anthony J Hooten Treasurer.
Who are the officers and directors of LIFETIDES INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,500 (JANIS SCHATZ, VICE CHAIR).
How much revenue does LIFETIDES INSTITUTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $239,327, expenses of $309,034 and total assets of $259,320 at year end.

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