Nonprofit · EIN 56-1348489
SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · HICKORY, NC 28601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,178,922 | $1,034,292 | $1,144,630 | $15,592,112 | $191,985 | $15,400,127 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $849,290 | $1,036,135 | -$186,845 | $13,874,649 | $235,092 | $13,639,557 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,244,928
- Program service revenue
- $176,371
- Investment income
- $740,784
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $449,461
- Net income from fundraising events
- $16,839
- Other revenue
- $16,839
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $182,659
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $182,659
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,715
- Occupancy
- $318,491
- Depreciation
- $277,526
- Program services (functional)
- $791,657
- Management and general (functional)
- $196,157
- Fundraising (functional)
- $46,478
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,874,649
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,592,112
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $191,985
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,400,127
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,425,989
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,275,635
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,124,492
- Gross receipts
- $2,837,532
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1980
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN HOOKS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $72,060 | $14,149 |
| LANCE HIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONELL FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LT THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWNY HOMESLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIT CANNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BLOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HAYNES KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART MULL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SUMMERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANI NASSAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA MATHESON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DON NORWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MATTHEWS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY SHREVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BETH WATTS ROGERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILL ECKARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA TREADWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONY HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GAVIN MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID ZAGAROLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATHAN HURET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARA BLAND | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 40 | $46,154 | $2,383 |
| ERIN HOOKS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $21,538 | $707 |
| LANCE HIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONELL FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS PARDUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWNY HOMESLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIT CANNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA COSTELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HAYNES KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART MULL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SUMMERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANI NASSAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA MATHESON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DON NORWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MATTHEWS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY SHREVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH WATTS ROGERS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA TREADWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WAYNE POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ZAGAROLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN HURET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK YOUNG | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 243 3RD AVE NE 7, HICKORY, NC 28601-5168
- In care of
- % LANDON LANE TREAS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STUART MULL, 243 THIRD AVE NE BOX 7, HICKORY, NC 28601
- Signed the 990
- STUART MULL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (828) 324-4906
- Return prepared by
- LOWDERMILK CHURCH & CO LLP
Mission
NONE
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED FACILITIES FOR USE BY VARIOUS NONPROFIT AGENCIES PROVIDING PROGRAMS IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES, HISTORY, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS AT A VERY MINIMAL COST TO THE NONPROFITSONE OF THE AGENCIES PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AND SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. TEACHERS BRING THE STUDENTS TO OUR FACILITIES TO ALLOW FOR HANDS ON LEARNING.Expenses $791,657 · revenue $625,832
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 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1348489
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A610)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,592,112
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,837,532
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,178,922 | $1,034,292 | $15,592,112 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $849,290 | $1,036,135 | $13,874,649 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $889,354 | $1,163,591 | $12,907,402 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 56-1348489).
Questions about SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC is 56-1348489.
- Is SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION 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 SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STUART MULL.
- Who are the officers and directors of SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,060 (ERIN HOOKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SALT BLOCK FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,178,922, expenses of $1,034,292 and total assets of $15,592,112 at year end.
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