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Nonprofit · EIN 56-0141970

BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC

Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Financials

$10.4M$12.1M2023$13M$13.6M2024$14.5M$14.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$14,494,412$14,279,472$214,940$37,344,037$9,372,543$27,971,494
December 31, 2024990$13,017,917$13,625,378-$607,461$37,000,216$10,439,683$26,560,533
December 31, 2023990$10,391,679$12,052,314-$1,660,635$38,518,926$12,558,344$25,960,582
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$11,852,740
Investment income
$73,112
Net gain from sales of assets
-$76,423
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,004,289
Other revenue
$2,568,560

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$724,992
Other salaries and wages
$5,283,451
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,823,058
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$16,915
Accounting fees
$34,070
Occupancy
$832,665
Travel
$51,992
Depreciation
$1,703,705

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$37,000,216
Total assets, end of year
$37,344,037
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,372,543
Net assets, end of year
$27,971,494
Land, buildings and equipment
$30,099,584
Net assets without donor restrictions
$27,971,494
Gross unrelated business income
$479,911
Gross receipts
$15,884,412
Employees
246
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1922
State of legal domicile
NC

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Robert NockCOO/Assistance Secretary
Officer
40$399,104$9,047
Michael HeustisGolf Course Superintendent
Key employee
40$325,888$11,523
Thomas HandHead Tennis Professional
Highest-paid employee
40$170,252$8,437
Timothy SmithAssistant General Manager
Highest-paid employee
40$160,059$11,092
Kimberly BlaiseController
Highest-paid employee
40$159,687$2,143
Jonathan RectorHead Golf Professional
Highest-paid employee
40$144,557$8,988
Trisha ShandMembership Director
Highest-paid employee
40$126,648$2,869
Chadwick WoodVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Henry Garbee JrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
J Christopher AlstrinTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jennifer BockSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
D Todd BlevinsGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
H Stephen HodgeGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jill RoseGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kenneth HughesGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael FreemanGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0
N Scott PritchardGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0
Paul SzurekGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0
T Jeff Covington IVGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Robert NockCOO/Assistance Secretary
Officer
40$370,774$8,550
Michael HeustisGolf Course Superintendent
Key employee
40$308,601$12,355
Thomas HandHead Tennis Professional
Highest-paid employee
40$148,503$8,970
Kimberly BlaiseController
Highest-paid employee
40$145,853$2,584
Jonathan RectorHead Golf Professional
Highest-paid employee
40$137,104$8,476
Anthony AdamsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Garza Baldwin IIISecretary (Jan-Feb)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Henry Garbee JrSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kenneth HughesPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
T Jeff Covington IVTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Chadwick WoodGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
D Todd BlevinsGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
H Stephen HodgeGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
J Christopher AlstrinGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jennifer BockGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jill RoseGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael FreemanGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Thomas LynchGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Robert NockCOO/Assistance Secretary
Officer
40$289,202$8,502
Michael HeustisGolf Course Superintendent
Key employee
40$259,167$8,602
Angela PowersChief Financial Officer
Officer
40$155,483$7,773
Jonathan RectorHead Golf Professional
Highest-paid employee
40$127,061$8,267
Thomas HandHead Tennis Professional
Highest-paid employee
40$116,691$5,435
Anthony AdamsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Garza Baldwin IIISecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kenneth HughesPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Max Cogburn JrSecretary (Jan-Feb)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Paul Warlick JrPresident (Jan-Feb)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
T Jeff Covington IVTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Chadwick WoodGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
D Todd BlevinsGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
H Stephen HodgeGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Henry Garbee JrGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
James Hyler JrGovernor (Jan-Feb)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jennifer BockGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jill RoseGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael FreemanGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Thomas LynchGovernor
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
31 STUYVESANT RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-3022
In care of
% ANGELA POWERS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
HENRY GARBEE JR, 31 Stuyvesant Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Signed the 990
HENRY GARBEE JR, President
Phone
(828) 274-1261
Return prepared by
Forvis Mazars LLP

Mission

The Biltmore Forest Country Club is a family oriented social organization with a rich history and long standing traditions. Its mission is to provide exceptional recreational and social experiences for the members, their families, and guests with quality services and facilities in a fiscally responsible manner.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Golf programs - provided golf course for the recreation of members and their guests (24,192 rounds played)
  • Food and beverage programs - provided restaurant facilities for a la carte dining and banquets for members and their guests (71,784 meals served)
  • Fitness programs - provided fitness facilities and instruction for members and their guests (23,263 fitness center visits)

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, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-0141970
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(7): Social or recreational club
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1934
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$37,344,037
Income (IRS master file)
$15,884,412

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$14,494,412$14,279,472$37,344,037IRS
990December 2024$13,017,917$13,625,378$37,000,216IRS
990December 2023$10,391,679$12,052,314$38,518,926XML
990December 2022$8,984,422$9,658,595$32,057,783IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 56-0141970).

Questions about BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC

What is the EIN of BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC is 56-0141970.
Is BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(7) since 1934.
Are donations to BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC 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 BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC 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 BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC 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 BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names HENRY GARBEE JR.
Who are the officers and directors of BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $399,104 (Robert Nock, COO/Assistance Secretary).
How much revenue does BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,494,412, expenses of $14,279,472 and total assets of $37,344,037 at year end.

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