Nonprofit · EIN 56-2254232
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $343,530 | $284,213 | $59,317 | $790,701 | $1,127 | $789,574 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $843,804 | $280,696 | $563,108 | $739,400 | $9,143 | $730,257 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $100,571 | $38,581 | $61,990 | $167,176 | $27 | $167,149 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $191,346
- of which government grants
- $33,378
- Program service revenue
- $149,425
- Investment income
- $1,099
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,159
- Net income from gaming
- $2,930
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,889
- Other revenue
- $1,660
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $67,998
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $324
- Accounting fees
- $16,250
- Travel
- $4,453
- Depreciation
- $49,099
- Program services (functional)
- $222,267
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,918
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,028
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $739,400
- Total assets, end of year
- $790,701
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,127
- Net assets, end of year
- $789,574
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $163,780
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $328,019
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $461,555
- Gross receipts
- $367,556
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES HELMS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 3 | $0 | $106,429 | $31,913 |
| JAMIE CAGGIANO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ED BEGOVICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BURR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEY DUGGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDEE ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE CAGGIANO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ED BEGOVICH | DIRECTOR REG Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF BURR | DIRECTOR REG Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEY DUGGAN | DIRECTOR REG Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILLY GIBSON | DIRECTOR REG Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDEE ROGERS | DIRECTOR REG Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS SMITH | DIRECTOR REG Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE CAGGIANO | CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| ED BEGOVICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF BURR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BILLY GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SANDEE ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 111 WESTPARK BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210-3878
- In care of
- % ROBERT W CALVIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMIE CAGGIANO, 111 WESTPARK BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210
- Signed the 990
- JAMES HELMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (800) 277-2732
- Website
- SCFIREFIGHTERS.ORG/ADVOCACY/
- Return prepared by
- GREENE FINNEY CAULEY LLP
Mission
THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT SC FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SUPPORT INCLUDES SCHOLARSHIPS, NEED-BASED ASSISTANCE, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, GRANTS TO SUPPORT NON-GOVERNMENT FUNDED FIRE SUPPRESSION NEEDS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- IN FY25, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS MISSION OF SUPPORTING FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA. SUPPORT INCLUDED EQUIPMENT PURCHASES TO PROMOTE FIRE SAFETY, SCHOLARSHIPS AND NEED BASED ASSISTANCE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ADMINISTERS THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS' BURNED CHILDREN'S FUND WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED TO EASE THE RECOVERY PROCESS FOR PEDIATRIC BURN PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $142,309 · grants $67,998 · revenue $149,425
- IN FY25, THE FOUNDATION INCURRED EXPENSES FOR THE OPERATION OF CAMP CAN DO, A WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE BURNS. THE CAMP AIMS TO PROVIDE A FUN AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE FACED SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES.Expenses $79,958
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2254232
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $790,701
- Income (IRS master file)
- $367,556
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $343,530 | $284,213 | $790,701 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $843,804 | $280,696 | $739,400 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $100,571 | $38,581 | $167,176 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 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 56-2254232).
Questions about SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC
- What is the EIN of SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC is 56-2254232.
- Is SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC 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 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JAMIE CAGGIANO.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMENS ASSOC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $343,530, expenses of $284,213 and total assets of $790,701 at year end.
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