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Nonprofit · EIN 57-0344121

LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC

Tax-exempt · FORT MILL, SC 29716

Financials

$24.7M$20.4M2023$24.1M$23.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$24,121,610$23,216,848$904,762$112,172,607$3,255,202$108,917,405
December 31, 2023990$24,742,711$20,409,353$4,333,358$107,981,846$2,544,852$105,436,994
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,197,811
Program service revenue
$19,540,788
Investment income
$1,433,151
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,004,076
Net income from fundraising events
$169,183
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,780,677
Other revenue
$1,949,860

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$472,816
Other salaries and wages
$10,164,621
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$13,022,811
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,900
Accounting fees
$11,400
Occupancy
$479,554
Travel
$80,923
Depreciation
$2,123,284
Program services (functional)
$19,893,385
Management and general (functional)
$2,798,840
Fundraising (functional)
$524,623

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$107,981,846
Total assets, end of year
$112,172,607
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,255,202
Net assets, end of year
$108,917,405
Land, buildings and equipment
$67,414,693
Publicly traded securities
$2,069,868
Net assets without donor restrictions
$88,310,661
Net assets with donor restrictions
$20,606,744
Gross receipts
$25,881,813
Employees
812
Volunteers
145
Year formed
1938
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
John GordonPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$286,523$27,790
Deborah L KiggansCFO
Officer
40$186,293$28,530
Cal WilliamsDirector of Golf
Highest-paid employee
40$136,048$20,007
Lindsey ArnautovicVice President, Operations
Officer
40$132,419$19,789
Roger Hall AtkinsonGeneral Manager - Chester Golf Club
Highest-paid employee
40$106,283$18,221
Elizabeth BowersCommunications and Advancement Director
Highest-paid employee
40$102,749$17,769
Cheryl P GallVice President, Human Reso
Officer
40$107,019$12,415
Elliott S CloseDirector, Chairman of the
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
R Alexander SullivanVice President & Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
HW CloseDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
W Dehler HartDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
Andy KaneDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
D Peyton WorleyVice President & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
Kristina BurkeDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
John GordonPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$240,908$35,368
Deborah L KiggansCFO
Officer
40$171,299$27,550
Cheryl P GallVice President, Human Reso
Officer
40$142,443$19,164
Cal WilliamsDirector of Golf
Highest-paid employee
40$118,838$18,674
Lindsey ArnautovicGreenway Operations Director
Highest-paid employee
40$106,554$17,937
Elliott S CloseDirector, Chairman of the
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
R Alexander SullivanVice President & Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
HW CloseDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
W Dehler HartDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
Andy KaneDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
D Peyton WorleyVice President & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0$0
Kristina BurkeDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1209, FORT MILL, SC 29716-1209
In care of
% THE SPRINGS COMPANY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
John Gordon, PO Box 1209, Fort Mill, SC 29716
Signed the 990
Deborah L Kiggans, CFO
Phone
(803) 547-1000
Return prepared by
THE SPRINGS COMPANY

Mission

The Corporation, effectively lessening the burdens of government, provides and operates facilities and open space in order to promote the physical and mental health and wellness of the community and foster positive community values. Its high quality, affordable programs provide opportunities for all to enjoy recreational, educational, and community activities, while preserving and interpreting local history and encouraging environmental stewardship. Though we expect our programs to most benefit the inhabitants of Fort Mill Township and Lancaster and Chester counties, we welcome all to enjoy our facilities and programs.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Leroy Springs & Company, Inc. was incorporated on November 10, 1938, under the laws of the state of South Carolina as an eleemosynary corporation. The Corporation, effectively lessening the burdens of government, provides and operates facilities and open space in order to promote the physical and mental health and wellness of the community and foster positive community values. Its high quality,affordable programs provide opportunities for all to enjoy recreational, educational, and community activities, while preserving and interpreting local history and encouraging environmental stewardship. Though we expect our programs to mostly benefit the inhabitants of Fort Mill Township and Lancaster and Chester counties, we welcome all to enjoy our facilities and programs.Summary of Participation in Activities=============================================================Anne Springs Close GreenwayAttendance 290,127 (includes hiking, trail running, mountain biking, equestrian activities, dog walking, kayaking, fishing, camping, picnics, community events, education and recreation programs, camps, and facility rental participation)Anne Springs Close GreenwayHiking 132,871Dog Park 32,933Dog Walking 26,735Youth Program 34,609Biking 11,382Other 23,701Greenway Canteen 13,140Children's Farm & Stables 11,391Community Garden 1,109Day Riding 595Fishing 1,240Photography 421FLYERS Afterschool program (January - May) - 784 Average Kids Per DayFLYERS Afterschool program (August - December) 812 Average Kids Per DayAfterschool on the Greenway (January - May) 81 Average Kids Per DayAfterschool on the Greenway (August - December) - 93 Average Kids Per DayASCG Nature Based Preschool (January - May) 51 Average Kids Per DayASCG Nature Based Preschool (August - December) 55 Average Kids Per DayASCG Summer Camp - 2,816FLYERS Summer Camp 2,9842024 Golf RoundsFort Mill Golf Club 60,196Springfield Golf Club 50,578Lancaster Golf Club 35,788Chester Golf Club 42,427
    Expenses $19,893,385 · revenue $21,358,218

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
57-0344121
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1953
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$112,172,607
Income (IRS master file)
$25,881,813

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$24,121,610$23,216,848$112,172,607XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$24,742,711$20,409,353$107,981,846XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$20,965,396$18,138,289$103,606,773IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 57-0344121).

Questions about LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC

What is the EIN of LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC is 57-0344121.
Is LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
Are donations to LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY 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 LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names John Gordon.
Who are the officers and directors of LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $286,523 (John Gordon, President & CEO).
How much revenue does LEROY SPRINGS & COMPANY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $24,121,610, expenses of $23,216,848 and total assets of $112,172,607 at year end.

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