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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1726507

WOODLAND DISCOVERY

Tax-exempt · CONCORD, NC 28027

Financials

$254K$271K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WOODLAND DISCOVERY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$254,486$271,332-$16,846$202,432$0$202,432
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,878
Program service revenue
$245,215
Investment income
$4,012
Net income from fundraising events
-$3,619
Other revenue
-$3,619

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$49,950
Other salaries and wages
$13,264
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$66,244
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,343
Occupancy
$94,859
Travel
$466
Program services (functional)
$261,636
Management and general (functional)
$9,696

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$241,059
Total assets, end of year
$202,432
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$202,432
Net assets without donor restrictions
$202,432
Gross receipts
$259,473
Employees
4
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
NC

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROLYN WALKERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
20$49,950
VICKIE STEVENSCOMMUNITY LI
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KAREN STEWARTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8755 POPLAR TENT RD, CONCORD, NC 28027-9504
In care of
% CAROLYN WALKER
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO BOX 553, Cornelius NC 28031
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CAROLYN WALKER, 8755 POPLAR TENT ROAD, CONCORD, NC 28027
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Carolyn Walker, PO BOX 553, Cornelius NC 28031
Signed the 990
CAROLYN WALKER, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(704) 439-7764
Return prepared by
FOUNDATION GROUP INC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PLAY-BASED, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO BUILD ON CHILDREN'S SENSE OF WONDER, EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, AND SELF-WORTH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ALL-AGES SUMMER CAMP UNIQUE SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS FOR KIDS AGES 3+, RUNNING FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST. FOREST PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE AN AUTHENTIC FOREST SCHOOL APPROACH, BASED ON THE EUROPEAN MODELS OF WALDKINDERGARTEN, FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY. HOMESCHOOL EXPLORERS SPARK YOUR CHILDS CURIOSITY WITH HANDS-ON, DIVERSE CLASSES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS. CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS FOR SEPTEMBER TO MAY.
    Expenses $261,636 · grants $2,000 · revenue $245,215

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
27-1726507
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$202,432
Income (IRS master file)
$259,473

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$254,486$271,332$202,432XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Carolyn Walker
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Carolyn Walker
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Carolyn F Walker
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Carolyn F Walker
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 27-1726507).

Questions about WOODLAND DISCOVERY

What is the EIN of WOODLAND DISCOVERY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WOODLAND DISCOVERY is 27-1726507.
Is WOODLAND DISCOVERY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to WOODLAND DISCOVERY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WOODLAND DISCOVERY 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 WOODLAND DISCOVERY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WOODLAND DISCOVERY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WOODLAND DISCOVERY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CAROLYN WALKER.
Who are the officers and directors of WOODLAND DISCOVERY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,950 (CAROLYN WALKER, CHAIRMAN).
How much revenue does WOODLAND DISCOVERY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $254,486, expenses of $271,332 and total assets of $202,432 at year end.

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