Nonprofit · EIN 56-2247955
US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $31,030,375 | $26,532,340 | $4,498,035 | $78,059,405 | $4,632,085 | $73,427,320 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $28,814,585 | $24,386,996 | $4,427,589 | $73,451,897 | $4,522,612 | $68,929,285 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $28,308,532 | $24,006,593 | $4,301,939 | $67,934,788 | $3,433,092 | $64,501,696 |
| October 31, 2021 | 990 | $27,302,826 | $18,166,694 | $9,136,132 | $61,371,584 | $6,366,155 | $55,005,429 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $230,000
- Program service revenue
- $28,810,839
- Investment income
- $424,182
- Net rental income
- $38,580
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $688
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $689,966
- Other revenue
- $1,565,354
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $815,559
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,956,926
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,883,293
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $138,362
- Accounting fees
- $40,907
- Occupancy
- $1,943,148
- Travel
- $57,580
- Depreciation
- $2,772,304
- Program services (functional)
- $25,118,124
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,414,216
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $73,451,897
- Total assets, end of year
- $78,059,405
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,632,085
- Net assets, end of year
- $73,427,320
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,797,755
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,269,173
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $73,427,320
- Gross receipts
- $31,615,185
- Employees
- 1,126
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY WISE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $403,868 | $31,379 |
| JENNIFER VELIE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $266,689 | $5,060 |
| JEFFREY SHELTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $226,471 | $17,477 |
| STEPHEN YOUNGBLADE | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,810 | $17,688 |
| MICHAEL KAFSKY | DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,037 | $5,209 |
| ANGELA BEVER | DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,069 | $18,873 |
| JASON COUTURE | F&B DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,432 | $11,888 |
| BRIAN POLLACK | CONTROLLER AND TREASURER Officer | 40 | $117,413 | $18,951 |
| SHARON BLALOCK | BOARD CHAIR (AS OF 6/25) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIEN BOSWELL | BOARD CHAIR (THRU 6/25) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK HOLLOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| STRATFORD KIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE KINERK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JESS POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK RAYBURN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY WISE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $380,858 | $30,932 |
| JEFFREY SHELTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $294,557 | $18,499 |
| JENNIFER VELIE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $215,044 | $5,051 |
| JESSE HYDE | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,362 | $14,050 |
| MICHAEL KAFSKY | DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,817 | $5,201 |
| ANGELA BEVER | DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,519 | $18,923 |
| JACOB LITTRELL | OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OPERATIONS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,101 | $10,758 |
| BRIEN BOSWELL | BOARD MEMBER & CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON BLALOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| STRATFORD KIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE KINERK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JESS POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK RAYBURN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY WISE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $375,198 | $18,403 |
| JEFFREY SHELTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $301,556 | $15,466 |
| JENNIFER VELIE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $196,462 | $5,117 |
| JESSE HYDE | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,462 | $18,297 |
| MICHAEL KAFSKY | DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,654 | $7,883 |
| ANGELA BEVER | DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,077 | $18,605 |
| SYLVAN FOX | DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,000 | $12,279 |
| BRIEN BOSWELL | BOARD MEMBER & CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE KINERK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK RAYBURN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| STRATFORD KIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GUGGENHEIMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON BLALOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2021: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY T WISE | CEO, PRESIDE Officer | 55 | $348,816 | $14,911 |
| JEFFREY T SHELTON | CFO, SEC, TR Officer | 40 | $296,313 | $2,767 |
| JESSE HYDE | BRAND DIRECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,769 | $2,767 |
| JENNIFER VELIE | OPERATIONS D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,769 | $2,767 |
| MICHAEL KAFSKY | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 55 | $127,693 | $2,767 |
| ANGELA BEVER | SPORTS DIREC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,462 | $2,767 |
| JACOB LITTRELL | FACILITIES D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,385 | $2,767 |
| BRIEN BOSWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EGUES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GUGGENHIEMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| STRATFORD KIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD RAYBURN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS SALDARINI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5000 WHITEWATER CENTER PKWY, CHARLOTTE, NC 28214-8543
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEFFREY T WISE, 5000 WHITEWATER CENTER PKWY, CHARLOTTE, NC 28214
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN POLLACK, CONTROLLER
- Phone
- (704) 391-3900
- Website
- WWW.WHITEWATER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
WHITEWATER IS AN OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE BRAND CENTERED ON THE PROMOTION, PROTECTION, AND MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES SUPPORTING ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. WHITEWATER'S MISSION IS TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO THIS LIFESTYLE BY LOWERING BARRIERS AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO ENGAGE. THIS MISSION IS ROOTED IN THE BELIEF THAT ALL HUMAN BEINGS SHARE A GENETIC CODE THAT COMPELS US TO PLAY OUTSIDE. WHITEWATER PROVIDES ACCESSIBILITY TO A VARIETY OF THE BEST RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES, INCLUDING WHITEWATER AND FLATWATER PADDLING, CLIMBING, RUNNING, CYCLING, HIKING, FISHING, AND MORE.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OTHE USNWC HOSTED APPROXIMATELY 1,400,000 INDIVIDUALS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 TO ENGAGE IN AN ACTIVE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. THESE INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN OVER 20 ACTIVITIES OFFERED ON THE 1,300 ACRES OF WOODLANDS PROTECTED ALONG THE CATAWBA RIVER. THE CAMPUS OFFERED OVER 50 MILES OF TRAILS AND HOSTED 8 FESTIVALS, 65 MUSIC EVENTS, AND 260 YOGA SESSIONS AT NO COST TO THE PUBLIC. IN ADDITION 38 RACE EVENTS WERE HELD. USWNC GUESTS INCLUDED GROUPS (E.G. CLUBS, SCOUTS, CHURCHES, MILITARY, SCHOOLS) AND INDIVIDUALS (E.G. FAMILIES, FRIENDS) THAT ENGAGED IN NUMEROUS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TEAM-BUILDING EXCERCISES. THE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OFFERED INCLUDED WHITEWATER RAFTING, KAYAKING, PADDLEBOARDING, CLIMBING, ZIPLINES, ADVENTURE COURSES, MOUNTAIN BIKING, ICE SKATING, WHITEWATER KAYAKING, TEAM-BUILDING, CANOPY TOURS AND YOUTH CAMPS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER PROVIDED SWIFTWATER RESCUE TRAINING FOR NUMEROUS FIRST RESPONDER AGENCIES FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.Expenses $25,118,124 · revenue $30,099,709
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2247955
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $78,059,405
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,615,185
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $31,030,375 | $26,532,340 | $78,059,405 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2024 | $28,814,585 | $24,386,996 | $73,451,897 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2023 | $28,308,532 | $24,006,593 | $67,934,788 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $29,992,822 | $22,405,487 | $66,932,911 | IRS |
| 990-T | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | $27,302,826 | $18,166,694 | $61,371,584 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 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 56-2247955).
Questions about US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC is 56-2247955.
- Is US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER 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 US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names JEFFREY T WISE.
- Who are the officers and directors of US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $403,868 (JEFFREY WISE, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,030,375, expenses of $26,532,340 and total assets of $78,059,405 at year end.
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