Nonprofit · EIN 41-2208776
FRIENDS OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL
Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, SC 29417
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $37,305 | $25,523 | $11,782 | $38,890 | – | $38,890 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $47,496 | $45,344 | $2,152 | $27,108 | – | $27,108 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $23,773 | $29,220 | -$5,447 | $24,958 | – | $24,958 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $42,452 | $32,935 | $9,517 | $30,405 | – | $30,405 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $37,305
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $24,734
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $789
- Program services (functional)
- $24,734
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,108
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,890
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,890
- Cash, savings and investments
- $38,890
- Gross receipts
- $37,305
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE CONNOR | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH HINSKE | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| VONNIE GILREATH | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | $0 |
| RICK OLEJARZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN HERBST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE CONNOR | VICE-CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH HINSKE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| GINGER NORVELL | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| VONNIE GILREATH | BOARD CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
| RICK OLEJARZ | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE CONNOR | VICE-CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH HINSKE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| GINGER NORVELL | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| VONNIE GILREATH | BOARD CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE CONNOR | VICE-CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH HINSKE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| GINGER NORVELL | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| VONNIE GILREATH | BOARD CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 32321, CHARLESTON, SC 29417-2321
- In care of
- % KAREN HAUCK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- PO Box 22156, Charleston SC 29413
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Karen Hauck, PO Box 22156, Charleston SC 29413
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOSEPH HINSKE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (843) 579-7501
- Website
- www.friendsofkcb.org
- Return prepared by
- NEWTON & HINSKE LLC
Mission
TO ASSIST THE GOALS AND MISSION OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL AND TO PROMOTE THE CLEANLINESS AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE CITY OF CHARLESTON THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS.
Program accomplishments
- CLEAN CITY CLARA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. A PELICAN MASCOT GOES INTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, AND THROUGH AN INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION, EDUCATES KIDS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF LITTER AND RECYCLING.Expenses $10,541
- BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM. REHABILITATION OF PARKS, INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF PLANTS, MULCH, TRASH AND RECYLING BINS, FENCING, AND VARIOUS OTHER PARK EMINITIES AND BEAUTIFICATION.Expenses $13,793
- LITTER CLEAN-UP. HOST EVENTS AND LITTER CLEAN-UPS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. INCLUDES RECYCLING INITATIVE AND ANTI-LITTER CAMPAIGN.Expenses $400
- BEE CITY INITATIVE. SUPPORT BEE AND POLLINATOR EDUCATION AND EVENTS, INCLUDING NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK.
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 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
- 41-2208776
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,890
- Income (IRS master file)
- $37,305
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $37,305 | $25,523 | $38,890 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $47,496 | $45,344 | $27,108 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $23,773 | $29,220 | $24,958 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $42,452 | $32,935 | $30,405 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Karen Hauck | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $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 41-2208776).
Questions about FRIENDS OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL is 41-2208776.
- Is FRIENDS OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL 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 OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL 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 OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL?
- The 990-N for 2015 names Karen Hauck.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF KEEP CHARLESTON BEAUTIFUL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $37,305, expenses of $25,523 and total assets of $38,890 at year end.
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