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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1274677

JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · EVANS, GA 30809

Financials

$401K$575K2022$140K$35K2023$5K$1K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,833$1,364$3,469$238,137$0$238,137
June 30, 2024990$139,743$35,156$104,587$234,668$0$234,668
June 30, 2023990$400,746$574,505-$173,759$130,081$0$130,081
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$4,833
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,000
Management and general (functional)
$1,364

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$234,668
Total assets, end of year
$238,137
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$238,137
Gross receipts
$4,833
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2010
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BETTY PONDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CATHERINE P VARNADORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
K DOUGLAS VARNADORETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHERI P HATTAWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WARREN WOODWARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BETTY PONDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CATHERINE P VARNADORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
K DOUGLAS VARNADORETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHERI P HATTAWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WARREN WOODWARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BETTY PONDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CATHERINE P VARNADORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
K DOUGLAS VARNADORETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHERI P HATTAWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WARREN WOODWARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3087, EVANS, GA 30809-0077
In care of
% ELIZABETH F POND
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
P O BOX 3087, EVANS GA 30809
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELIZABETH F POND
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
ELIZABETH F POND, P O BOX 3087, EVANS GA 30809
Signed the 990
ELIZABETH F POND, PRESIDENT
Phone
(706) 860-3307
Return prepared by
HEATHER M JOHNSON CPA

Mission

THE JOSEPH R. POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC. WAS CREATED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE LATE JOSEPH R. POND. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE PRODUCTION OF A BARBEQUE AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL TO BE HELD EACH MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA (CSRA).

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PRIMARY GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE FAMILY FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. THE FESTIVAL IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH THE GOAL OF AFFORDING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY AND BE EDUCATED WITH EVENTS SUCH AS TRACTOR EXHIBITS, PIG RACES, A PETTING ZOO, AND HORSE SHOW. THE FESTIVAL WILL PROVIDE LOCAL COOKS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY THEIR UNIQUE BARBEQUE COOKING TALENTS FOR THE PUBLIC OF THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA (CSRA). THE FESTIVAL WILL ENHANCE THE ENTIRE CSRA COMMUNITY WITH ITS EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT ASPECTS.
    revenue $4,833

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-N on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1274677
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: ELIZABETH F POND
June 30, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2025$4,833$1,364$238,137XML
990June 2024$139,743$35,156$234,668XML
990June 2023$400,746$574,505$130,081XML
990June 2022$223,245$114,190$303,840IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 27-1274677).

Questions about JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION is 27-1274677.
Is JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2011.
Are donations to JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended June 30, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELIZABETH F POND.
Who are the officers and directors of JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JOSEPH R POND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,833, expenses of $1,364 and total assets of $238,137 at year end.

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