What is the EIN of BIG RED BARN RETREAT?

The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG RED BARN RETREAT is 47-1047721.

Is BIG RED BARN RETREAT tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.

Are donations to BIG RED BARN RETREAT tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

When is the next return of BIG RED BARN RETREAT 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 BIG RED BARN RETREAT 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 BIG RED BARN RETREAT?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names L SUTTON SHAW.

Who are the officers and directors of BIG RED BARN RETREAT?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does BIG RED BARN RETREAT have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,213,780, expenses of $2,046,706 and total assets of $4,138,255 at year end.

Nonprofit · EIN 47-1047721

BIG RED BARN RETREAT

Tax-exempt · BLYTHEWOOD, SC 29016

Financials

Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end

Financials of BIG RED BARN RETREAT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year ended	Form	Revenue	Expenses	Net income	Total assets	Liabilities	Net assets
December 31, 2025	990	$2,213,780	$2,046,706	$167,074	$4,138,255	$69,478	$4,068,777
December 31, 2024	990	$2,465,924	$2,279,623	$186,301	$3,831,170	$80,087	$3,751,083
December 31, 2023	990	$2,064,609	$1,592,357	$472,252	$3,128,053	$78,584	$3,049,469

Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants: $1,799,134
Program service revenue: $255,838
Investment income: $158,808
Other revenue: $0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid: $0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees: $0
Other salaries and wages: $630,545
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total): $693,272
Professional fundraising fees: $0
Accounting fees: $55,636
Travel: $30,496
Depreciation: $11,952
Program services (functional): $1,765,242
Management and general (functional): $92,822
Fundraising (functional): $188,642

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year: $3,831,170
Total assets, end of year: $4,138,255
Total liabilities, end of year: $69,478
Net assets, end of year: $4,068,777
Land, buildings and equipment: $36,433
Net assets without donor restrictions: $3,998,777
Net assets with donor restrictions: $70,000
Gross receipts: $2,213,780
Employees: 19
Volunteers: 200
Year formed: 2014
State of legal domicile: SC

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.

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
L Sutton Shaw	CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer	40	$0
Richard Butcher	Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer	5	$0
Judi Gatson	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
Mitchell Ray	Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer	5	$0
Barbara Irons	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
David Kerr	Secretary Trustee or director, Officer	5	$0
James Smith	Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer	5	$0
Gretchen Barron	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
Dan Stanton	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
Katrina Shealy	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
Heather Smith	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
Brandon Cox	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
Mitchell Ray	Director	5	$0

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
L Sutton Shaw	CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer	40	$0
Richard Butcher	Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer	5	$0
Mary-Kate Voigts	Secretary Trustee or director, Officer	5	$0
Mitchell Ray	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
Barbara Irons	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
David Kerr	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
James Smith	Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer	5	$0
Gretchen Barron	Director Trustee or director	10	$0
Dan Stanton	Director Trustee or director	15	$0
Katrina Shealy	Director Trustee or director	10	$0

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
L SUTTON SHAW	CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer	40	$0
WILLIAM REYNOLDS	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	5	$0
KATE VOIGTS	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
WILLIAM REW	Director Trustee or director	5	$0
BARBARA IRONS	VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer	10	$0
ELLEN EUDY	Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer	15	$0
James Smith	Director Trustee or director	5	$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file): 8024 WINNSBORO RD, BLYTHEWOOD, SC 29016-9797
Principal officer (990 for 2025): L SUTTON SHAW
Signed the 990: L SUTTON SHAW, Chairman
Phone: (803) 716-9097
Website: thebigredbarnretreat.org
Return prepared by: The Hobbs Group PA

Mission

PROVIDES PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND TRAINING BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH FOR THE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITIES SO THEY CAN THRIVE AND LIVE THE LIFE THEY DESIRE.
990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

Warrior PATHH: This flagship program is a comprehensive 90-day journey that starts with a 5 day intensive session that is hosted on site. The program is a peer-to-peer adult experiential learning program. The indoor and outdoor model of training is designed to facilitate post traumatic growth, helping participants transform struggles into profound strength after experiencing traumas throughout life. The small group all male or all female cohorts produce up to 150 graduates annually.
Expenses $1,089,589
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL): These services utilize the healing power of horses to aid in emotional healing and personal development. EAP provides structured therapy sessions involving horses, while EAL focuses on experiential learning, enabling participants to build trust, self-awareness, and communication skills.
Expenses $248,841
Struggle Well: This program is a preventive, culture impacting training program for first responders, active duty military, guard and reserves, with collaborative training provided to community supporters, corporate investors, state and local leadership and employees. Training focus is on awareness and skill building in PTG concepts and principals through 1, 2 or 5 day training sessions. Training is flexible and deliverable to organizations seeking to create and cultivate culture of metabolizing stress in healthy ways.
Expenses $134,106
Other Programs
Expenses $108,827 · revenue $36,979
Gardening: Engaging in gardening at the retreat provides a therapeutic and nurturing experience. Participants can connect with nature, experience the joy of growing food that will feed future classes, and find solace in the serenity of the garden.
Expenses $67,345
Healing Art, Yoga & Tai Chi: The Big Red Barn Retreat offers a range of holistic practices to promote emotional and physical well-being. Through healing art, yoga, and tai chi, Veterans and First Responders can explore creative expression and find relaxation, balance, and mindfulness in a welcoming environment.
Expenses $59,430
Meditation and Transcendental Meditation: Meditation practices are available to help individuals reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and cultivate inner peace. Transcendental Meditation is a specific technique offered to help Veterans and First Responders experience profound relaxation and personal growth.
Expenses $56,143
Farm to Table Cooking Classes: Participants can learn about healthy nutrition and culinary skills through farm-to-table cooking classes. This service promotes self-sufficiency and empowers Veterans and First Responders to make wholesome food choices.
Expenses $961 · revenue $218,859

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 on file
2024	December 31, 2024	May 15, 2025	990 on file
2023	December 31, 2023	May 15, 2024	990 on file

IRS record

EIN: 47-1047721
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: 2015
Accounting year ends: December
Files: Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE): Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file): $4,138,255
Income (IRS master file): $2,213,780

Filing history

Form	Year ended	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Return
990	December 2025	$2,213,780	$2,046,706	$4,138,255	XML
990	December 2024	$2,465,924	$2,279,623	$3,831,170	XML
990	December 2023	$2,064,609	$1,592,357	$3,128,053	XML
990	December 2022	$1,853,660	$1,086,375	$2,342,328	IRS
990	December 2021	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2020	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2018	–	–	–	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 47-1047721).

Questions about BIG RED BARN RETREAT

What is the EIN of BIG RED BARN RETREAT?: The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG RED BARN RETREAT is 47-1047721.
Is BIG RED BARN RETREAT tax-exempt?: Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to BIG RED BARN RETREAT tax-deductible?: Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BIG RED BARN RETREAT 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 BIG RED BARN RETREAT 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 BIG RED BARN RETREAT 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 BIG RED BARN RETREAT?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names L SUTTON SHAW.
Who are the officers and directors of BIG RED BARN RETREAT?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BIG RED BARN RETREAT have?: On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,213,780, expenses of $2,046,706 and total assets of $4,138,255 at year end.

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