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Nonprofit · EIN 20-4593516

UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GREENVILLE, SC 29605

Financials

$1.3M$1.2M2023$1.3M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,339,682$1,402,487-$62,805$1,039,483$486,131$553,352
December 31, 2023990$1,342,564$1,215,930$126,634$1,092,677$476,520$616,157
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$342,855
of which government grants
$226,460
Program service revenue
$680,823
Investment income
$32
Other revenue
$315,972

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$189,744
Other salaries and wages
$171,693
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$400,624
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$5,860
Depreciation
$60,540
Program services (functional)
$1,301,704
Management and general (functional)
$100,783

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,092,677
Total assets, end of year
$1,039,483
Total liabilities, end of year
$486,131
Net assets, end of year
$553,352
Land, buildings and equipment
$806,303
Gross receipts
$1,339,682
Employees
6
Volunteers
150
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
EVELYN PINSONPRESIDENT
Officer
40$94,872
GEORGE SINGLETONVICE PRESIDE
Officer
40$94,872
TONYA BETHABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GINA BRIDGESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ISAIAH DUNLAPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TANYA JOYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES CRITE JRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY LOCKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHERYL MEEKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RHAE ROSANNA POWEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RUTH AVERY PRIDGENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KIMBERLY SPRINGLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARISA TRZEMZALSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGE SINGLETONVICE PRESIDE
Officer
40$168,498
EVELYN PINSONPRESIDENT
Officer
40$96,716
TONYA BETHABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GINA BRIDGESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLE CRITEBOARD CHAIRM
Trustee or director
1$0
ISHAIAH DUNLAPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID GANTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TANYA JOYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY LOCKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHERYL MEEKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RUTH AVERY PRIDGENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RHEA ROSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARISA TRZENZALSHIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
29 RIDGEWAY DR, GREENVILLE, SC 29605-2454
In care of
% EVELYN D BARKSDALE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EVELYN PINSON, 729 STREAMSIDE DR, PIEDMONT, SC 29673
Signed the 990
EVELYN PINSON, PRESIDENT
Phone
(864) 277-5788
Return prepared by
MCKINLEY COOPER & CO LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS A SOLID COMMITMENT TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES, ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, AND THE PROGRESSIONS OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE INCLUDE FOOD PROGRAMS OUT OF UCF'S KITCHEN, PROVIDING UP TO TWO HOT MEALS DAILY FOR YOUTH AND SENIOR CITIZENS IN NEED, FUNDED BY USDA PROGRAMS; AT-RISK YOUTH LEADERS-LEARNERS-EARNERS PROGRAMMING THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FUNDED THROUGH DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICEES, FOUNDATION GRANTS, AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT; VETFORWARD HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDING QUALITY HOMES FOR QUALIFIED HOMELESS VETERANS THROUGH LOCAL AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; URBAN FARMING TEACHING GARDEN TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE BENEFITS OF A HOME GARDEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARANTHA FARMS AND WELLNES WITH USDA FUNDING; AND MORE THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER NONPROFITS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $1,241,164
  • UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS USED FIXED ASSETS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE YOUTHS AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $60,540

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 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-4593516
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,039,483
Income (IRS master file)
$1,339,682

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
June 9, 2011
Reinstated
Effective July 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,339,682$1,402,487$1,039,483XML
990December 2023$1,342,564$1,215,930$1,092,677IRS
990December 2022$958,528$1,032,827$698,027IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 20-4593516).

Questions about UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

What is the EIN of UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS is 20-4593516.
Is UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2011.
Are donations to UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 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 UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 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 UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 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 UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EVELYN PINSON.
Who are the officers and directors of UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,872 (EVELYN PINSON, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does UPSTATE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,339,682, expenses of $1,402,487 and total assets of $1,039,483 at year end.

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