Nonprofit · EIN 23-7008492
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, GA 31907
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,104,912 | $551,803 | $553,109 | $4,285,845 | $155,872 | $4,129,973 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $713,326 | $809,302 | -$95,976 | $4,561,681 | $484,491 | $4,077,190 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $566,275 | $798,288 | -$232,013 | $4,139,522 | $369,784 | $3,769,738 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $315,995
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $763,113
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $697,632
- Net income from fundraising events
- $24,104
- Other revenue
- $25,804
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $242,102
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,999
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,999
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $760
- Travel
- $2,846
- Program services (functional)
- $509,092
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,711
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,561,681
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,285,845
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $155,872
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,129,973
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,690,682
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$21,261
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,151,234
- Gross receipts
- $2,742,038
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Shinkle | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Smitherman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cortney Wilson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Harry Owen Lee | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay B Hecht | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Walden III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Suzanne Maynard | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Ernst | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Bell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allen Denham | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Littleton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard V Saunders | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Stubbs | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles K Hecht III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hendrix | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Merri Sherman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Shinkle | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Smitherman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John O Barwick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Owen Lee Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay B Hecht | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Walden Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Brannin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meri Sherman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Bell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allen Denham | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Littleton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cameron Saunders | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Stubbs | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce Walker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John W Walden III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles K Hecht III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Hendrix | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney Wilson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Saunders | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Ernst | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Suzanne Maynard | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Shinkle | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Smitherman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John O Barwick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Owen Lee Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay B Hecht | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Walden Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Brannin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meri Sherman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Bell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allen Denham | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Littleton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cameron Saunders | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Stubbs | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce Walker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John W Walden III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles K Hecht III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Hendrix | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney Wilson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Saunders | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Ernst | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Suzanne Maynard | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4225 UNIVERSITY AVE, COLUMBUS, GA 31907-5679
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Cortney Wilson, 4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907
- Signed the 990
- Cortney Wilson, President
- Phone
- (706) 565-3640
- Return prepared by
- Dougherty McKinnon & Luby LLC
Mission
Support of and to Columbus State University athletic program and events.
Program accomplishments
- Support of and to Columbus State University athletic program and events.Expenses $509,092 · grants $242,102 · revenue $1,700
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7008492
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Organization supporting a government college or university
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B42I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,285,845
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,742,038
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $1,104,912 | $551,803 | $4,285,845 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $713,326 | $809,302 | $4,561,681 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $566,275 | $798,288 | $4,139,522 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $820,658 | $468,589 | $3,751,203 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 23-7008492).
Questions about COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC
- What is the EIN of COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC is 23-7008492.
- Is COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC 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 COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Cortney Wilson.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSTIY ATHLETIC FUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,104,912, expenses of $551,803 and total assets of $4,285,845 at year end.
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