Nonprofit · EIN 46-0731791
SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · CANTON, GA 30114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $521,850 | $629,106 | -$107,256 | -$34,963 | $0 | -$34,963 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $404,958 | $364,491 | $40,467 | $72,293 | $0 | $72,293 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $454,650 | $441,913 | $12,737 | $67,549 | $35,723 | $31,826 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $326,382 | $345,353 | -$18,971 | $19,089 | $0 | $19,089 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $378,175
- Membership dues
- $282,000
- Program service revenue
- $113,018
- Investment income
- $3,657
- Other revenue
- $27,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $127,308
- Other salaries and wages
- $75,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $231,855
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,995
- Accounting fees
- $495
- Travel
- $27,717
- Program services (functional)
- $581,056
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,976
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,074
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $72,293
- Total assets, end of year
- -$34,963
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- -$34,963
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- -$34,963
- Gross receipts
- $521,850
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Ladew | Commissioner Officer | 40 | $127,308 | $12,731 |
| Kathryn McClymond | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Neville | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Ladew | Commissioner Officer | 40 | $94,998 | $12,360 |
| Jennifer Collins | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Pearigen | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn McClymond | Incoming Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STACEY LADEW | COMMISSIONER Officer | 40 | $73,373 | $2,200 |
| ROB PEARIGEN THE UNIV OF THE SOUTH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BRIGGS BERRY COLLEGE | PAST-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER COLLINS RHODES COLLEGE | INCOMING CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILEE GALLOWAY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| PATRICK ACE | VP Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| RYAN ANDERSON | VP Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JUSTIN MILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KEITH KINNY | SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JOSEPH PATRICK GARDINER | COMMISSIONER Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3760 SIXES RD STE 126167, CANTON, GA 30114-8192
- In care of
- % STACEY LADEW
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven GA 30319
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Joseph Gardiner, 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven GA 30319
- Signed the 990
- STACEY LADEW, Commissioner
- Phone
- (502) 750-4334
- Website
- HTTPS://SAA-SPORTS.COM
- Return prepared by
- Allison C Hickman CPA
Mission
Fostering athletic competition and cooperation in leadership of collegiate athletic programs for men and women
Program accomplishments
- Implementing athletic programs - Provide a program of competition and championships in various sports for both men and women athletic programs, while promoting the education, health and character of students within the member colleges. Received NCAA grants to support programs. Eight colleges supported.Expenses $581,056
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0731791
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,963
- Income (IRS master file)
- $521,850
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $521,850 | $629,106 | -$34,963 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $404,958 | $364,491 | $72,293 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $454,650 | $441,913 | $67,549 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $326,382 | $345,353 | $19,089 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Joseph Gardiner | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Joseph Gardiner | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Joseph Gardiner | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 46-0731791).
Questions about SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION is 46-0731791.
- Is SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 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 SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 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 SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Joseph Gardiner.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,308 (Stacey Ladew, Commissioner).
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $521,850, expenses of $629,106 and total assets of -$34,963 at year end.
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