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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4822594

PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · ELYSBURG, PA 17824

Financials

$1.5M$1.6M2023$1.5M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,504,775$1,580,024-$75,249$1,124,675$309,546$815,129
December 31, 2023990$1,546,688$1,570,314-$23,626$1,212,905$322,527$890,378
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$36,481
Program service revenue
$1,439,250
Investment income
$1,129
Net income from fundraising events
$1,061
Other revenue
$27,915

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$379,628
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$504,018
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,663
Occupancy
$186,812
Depreciation
$33,378
Program services (functional)
$1,558,734
Management and general (functional)
$21,290

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,212,905
Total assets, end of year
$1,124,675
Total liabilities, end of year
$309,546
Net assets, end of year
$815,129
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,079,882
Net assets without donor restrictions
$815,129
Gross receipts
$1,533,984
Employees
188
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
PA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ZACHARY ESHBACHTREASURER
Officer
2$0
JAMES HOFFMANVICE PRESIDE
Officer
2$0
BRIAN JAMESATA DELEGATE
Officer
2$0
DONALD NEILSON JRPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
CATHY PARSONSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ZACHARY ESHBACHTREASURER
Officer
2$0
JAMES HOFFMANVICE PRESIDE
Officer
2$0
BRIAN JAMESATA DELEGATE
Officer
2$0
DONALD NEILSON JRPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
CATHY PARSONSECRETARY
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 303, ELYSBURG, PA 17824-0303
In care of
% PAUL PERLSTEIN
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
PO Box 834, Doylestown PA 18901
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DONALD NEILSON JR, 52 DRIFTWOOD DR, AUDUBON, PA 19403
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Raphael Klinger, PO Box 834, Doylestown PA 18901
Signed the 990
DONALD NEILSON JR, PRESIDENT
Phone
(570) 850-6340
Return prepared by
PARKS & COMPANY

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION IS TO FOSTER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR COMPETITION IN SHOOTING SPORTS, PARTICULARLY TRAPSHOOTING. DUE TO THE VERY EXPENSIVE NATURE OF THE COMPETITIVE SHOOTING SPORTS AND LIMITED FACILITIES FOR PARTICIPATION, IT IS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FACTILITIES AND EQUIPMENT TO FOSTER THE SHOOTING SPORTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION INCLUDES THE PROMOTION OF AMERICAN STYLE TRAPSHOOTING. THE SPORT OF AMERICAN STYLE TRAPSHOOTING IS THE PREEMINENT TRAPSHOOTING SPORT IN THE WORLD, WITH MORE PARTICIPANTS WORLDWIDE THAN ANY OTHER FORM OF TRAPSHOOTING. THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SPORT OF AMERICAN STYLE TRAPSHOOTING IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTICIPANTS WILL INCLUDE THE BAEST TRAP SHOOTERS IN THE WORLD.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SHOOTING EVENTS: THE PSSA HOLDS SEVERAL SHOOTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHERE PARTICPANTS WILL COMPETE. THE RESULTS OF THE REGISTERED SHOOTS WILL BE KEPT AND TRACKED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ON NUMEROUS ISSUES RELATED TO THE SPORT OF SHOTGUNNING.
    Expenses $1,558,734 · revenue $1,439,250

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-4822594
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,124,675
Income (IRS master file)
$1,533,984

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,504,775$1,580,024$1,124,675IRS
990December 2023$1,546,688$1,570,314$1,212,905XML
990December 2022$1,365,139$1,491,591$1,249,074IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Raphael Klinger
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 47-4822594).

Questions about PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION is 47-4822594.
Is PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING 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 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DONALD NEILSON JR.
Who are the officers and directors of PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOTGUNNING ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,504,775, expenses of $1,580,024 and total assets of $1,124,675 at year end.

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