Nonprofit · EIN 31-1755700
FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS
Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $117,571 | $92,440 | $25,131 | $278,040 | $142,899 | $135,141 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $102,198 | $119,336 | -$17,138 | $329,903 | $219,893 | $110,010 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $96,269 | $108,042 | -$11,773 | $166,648 | $39,500 | $127,148 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $120,144
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,573
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $45,145
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $49,236
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,282
- Printing, publications and postage
- $4,558
- Other expenses
- $34,364
- Program services (functional)
- $86,876
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $329,903
- Total assets, end of year
- $278,040
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $142,899
- Net assets, end of year
- $135,141
- Cash, savings and investments
- $275,440
- Gross receipts
- $137,809
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERI YATES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $40,000 |
| ELIZABETH TEZZA | FINANCIAL COORDINATOR | 2 | $3,150 |
| ANNE ROSS | GRANTS COORDINATOR | 2 | $1,995 |
| J BRETT BENNETT | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| CLIFF ROBERTS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| HUGH LANE III | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| CAMILLE WINGATE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM EVERETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BILL BYRD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE WALSH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RUSSELL HORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GUILDS HOLLOWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ROB SHENIK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RICK HATCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERI YATES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $45,000 |
| J BRETT BENNETT | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| CLIFF ROBERTS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| HUGH LANE III | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| CAMILLE WINGATE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM EVERETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BILL BYRD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BILLY JENKINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE WALSH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RUSSELL HORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GUILDS HOLLOWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ROB SHENIK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY DOUGLAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RICK HATCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ROB ROGERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE ROSS | GRANTS COORDINATOR | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH TEZZA | FINANCIAL COORDINATOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheri Yates | Executive Director | 40 | $45,000 |
| J Brett Bennett | President | 5 | $0 |
| Cliff Roberts | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Hugh Lane III | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Morgan | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Kyle Sinisi | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| William Everett | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Byrd | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Billy Jenkinson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Walsh | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Russell Horres | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Camille Wingate | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Lee Brockington | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Guilds Hollowell | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Barrett | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Marshall | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Shenk | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Hamilton | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Andy Douglas | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Rick Hatcher | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 40 E BAY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2547
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- 164 King Street, Charleston SC 29401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- Mr Aurthur Wilcox President, 86 Lenwood Blvd, Charleston SC 29401
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Cheri Yates, 0
- Phone
- (000) 000-0000
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE FRIENDS OF CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS IS TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IN PROMOTING AND PROTECTING LOCAL HISTORIC CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEIR SIGNIFICANCE AS NATIONAL TREASURES
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION IS THE FRIENDS GROUP FOR CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS INCLUDING FORT SUMTER FORT MOULTRIE AND CHARLES PINCKNEY THE TRUST IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND UTILIZING THESE AMERICAN TREASURES FOR THE COMMON GOOD THE TRUST SUPPORTS CHARLESTONS NATIONAL PARKS WITH PRIVATELY FUNDED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES BEYOND THE RESOURCES OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BEYOND SUPPORTING SPECIAL EVENTS AT EACH OF THE PARKS SUCH AS CAROLINA DAY AT FORT MOULTRIE CONSTITUTION DAY AT CHARLES PINCKNEY AND THE US MINTS FORT MOULTRIE QUARTER RELEASE THE TRUST ASSISTED THE PARK IN CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICEExpenses $66,893
- THE ORGANIZATIONS KIDS TO THE PARKS PROGRAM ARRANGES FIELD TRIPS AND PAYS FOR BUS AND BOAT TRANSPORTATION FOR UNDESERVED CHARLESTON COUNTY STUDENTS TO VISIT FORT SUMTER TO DATE OVER 5000 YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE BENEFITTED FROM THIS PROGRAM KIDS TO THE PARKS HELP THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MEET THE GOAL OF CONNECTING A DIVERSE AUDIENCE TO A LOCAL NATIONAL PARK AND TO US HISTORYExpenses $9,249
- ADOPT A CANNONExpenses $10,734
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1755700
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $278,040
- Income (IRS master file)
- $137,809
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $117,571 | $92,440 | $278,040 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $102,198 | $119,336 | $329,903 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $96,269 | $108,042 | $166,648 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Mr Aurthur Wilcox President | December 31, 2008 | ≤ $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 31-1755700).
Questions about FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS is 31-1755700.
- Is FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS 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 FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS 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 FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS?
- The 990-N for 2008 names Mr Aurthur Wilcox President.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (CHERI YATES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $117,571, expenses of $92,440 and total assets of $278,040 at year end.
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