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Nonprofit · EIN 53-0176671

STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · FLORENCE, SC 29501

Financials

$1.3M$1M2024$1.4M$1.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,422,711$1,116,671$306,040$1,711,886$0$1,711,886
December 31, 2024990$1,324,207$1,037,733$286,474$1,399,437$2,974$1,396,463
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$982,802
Program service revenue
$390,947
Investment income
$48,956
Other revenue
$6

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$143,333
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$177,982
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$27,000
Accounting fees
$8,100
Occupancy
$9,575
Program services (functional)
$757,392
Management and general (functional)
$359,279

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,399,437
Total assets, end of year
$1,711,886
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,711,886
Land, buildings and equipment
$10
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,711,886
Gross receipts
$1,422,711
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1937
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN CHARLESMANAGING DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$143,333
KEITH JUEDEMANNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JEFF COKERFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SAM ERVINSECOND VICE PREIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TIM HOLTERMANNIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN CHARLESMANAGING DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$138,333
TIM HOLTERMANNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KEITH JUEDEMANNFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JEFF COKERSECOND VICE PREIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PAUL O'CONNORIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
101 KUKER ST, FLORENCE, SC 29501-4342
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KENNETH CHARLES, 234 WEST CHEVES STREET, FLORENCE, SC 29501
Signed the 990
KENNETH CHARLES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(843) 407-4091
Return prepared by
MUNN & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

TO DEVELOP, ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND ERECTION OF STEEL JOISTS. TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS FOR STANDARD STEEL JOISTS AND TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE PROPER USE OF STANDARD STEEL JOISTS, IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY. TO AID AND PROMOTE BY LAWFUL MEANS THE USE OF STANDARD JOISTS AND BETTERMENT OF THE STEEL JOIST INDUSTRY. TO SERVE AS THE REGULATORY BODY FOR THE STEEL JOIST INDUSTRY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO SERVE AS REGULATORY BODY FOR THE STEEL JOIST INDUSTRY BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING MANUFACTURING STANDARDS FOR MEMBER COMPANIES. ALSO, TO PROMOTE AND ADVERTISE THE STEEL JOIST INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE.
    Expenses $757,392
  • TO DEVELOP, ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND ERECTION OF STEEL JOISTS, TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND ERECTION OF STEEL JOISTS. TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS FOR STANDARD STEEL JOISTS AND TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE PROPER USE OF STANDARD STEEL JOISTS IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY. TO AID AND PROMOTE BY LAWFUL MEANS THE USE OF STANDARD JOISTS AND THE BETTERMENT OF THE STEEL JOIST INDUSTRY, TO SERVE AS THE REGULATORY BODY FOR THE STEEL JOIST INDUSTRY.
  • OVERSSIGHT OF THE STEEL J0IST EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE EDUCATION OF AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ON THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND RETRO-FITTING STEEL JOISTS.
  • DESIGN CHECK. EXPENSES CHARGED WITH THE REVIEW OF STEEL JOIST DESIGNS BY CONSULTING ENGINEERS.PLANT RECERTIFICATION. COSTS OF INSPECTION TO INSURE QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM TO INSPECT AND RECERTIFY MEMBER PLANTS AS REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS OF THE STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE.

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
53-0176671
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1942
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,711,886
Income (IRS master file)
$1,422,711

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,422,711$1,116,671$1,711,886XML
990December 2024$1,324,207$1,037,733$1,399,437XML
990December 2022$1,070,351$1,089,100$1,002,836IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 53-0176671).

Questions about STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE is 53-0176671.
Is STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1942.
Are donations to STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE 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 STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE 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 STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE 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 STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KENNETH CHARLES.
Who are the officers and directors of STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,333 (KEN CHARLES, MANAGING DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,422,711, expenses of $1,116,671 and total assets of $1,711,886 at year end.

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