Nonprofit · EIN 57-0791290
PALMETTO GUN CLUB
Tax-exempt · SUMMERVILLE, SC 29484
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $517,235 | $282,425 | $234,810 | $1,925,272 | $0 | $1,925,272 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $465,918 | $295,808 | $170,110 | $1,695,307 | $4,845 | $1,690,462 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $404,283 | $290,458 | $113,825 | $1,526,318 | $5,966 | $1,520,352 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $416,795
- Membership dues
- $416,795
- Program service revenue
- $68,798
- Investment income
- $31,612
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,500
- Other revenue
- $30
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $950
- Occupancy
- $61,353
- Depreciation
- $112,379
- Program services (functional)
- $240,661
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,764
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,695,307
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,925,272
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,925,272
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $919,857
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,925,272
- Gross receipts
- $517,235
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 392
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY FINKLE | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MATTHEW GUNNING | EXEC. RANGE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIM HARMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KARL HOFEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ERIC KEMMERER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| WALTER NEWMAN | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| THERESA RAMSEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JEFF SHOPE | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KEVIN WALTHER | CHIEF INSTRU Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY FINKLE | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MATTHEW GUNNING | EXEC. RANGE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIM HARMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KARL HOFEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEITH IGNACE | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ERIC KEMMERER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| THERESA RAMSEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JEFF SHOPE | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KEVIN WALTHER | CHIEF INSTRU Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BRADY | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHANE BRELAND | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MATTHEW GUNNING | EXEC. RANGE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIM HARMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KARL HOFEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ERIC KEMMERER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| WALTER NEWMAN | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| THERESA RAMSEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEVIN WALTHER | CHIEF INSTRU Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2822, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29484-2822
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KARL HOFEN, PO BOX 82822, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29484
- Signed the 990
- KARL HOFEN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (843) 875-4398
- Website
- WWW.PALMETTOGUNCLUB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JAMES M LOPEZ CPA LLC
Mission
TO PROMOTE, LEGAL, SAFE, RESPONSIBLE, AND ORGANIZED RIFLE, PISTOL AND SHOTGUN SHOOTING AMONG RESIDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH A VIEW TOWARDS ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF SAFE HANDLING AND PROPER CARE OF FIREARMS AS WELL AS IMPROVED MARKSMANSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- GUN SAFETY CLASSES, GUN SAFETY ORIENTATION, SPORT SHOOTING MATCHES. PORTION OF PROCEEDS GO TO LOCAL CHARITIES.Expenses $206,283
- JUNIOR PROGRAM FOR SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE GUN HANDLING, INCLUDES COMPETITIVE SHOOTING MATCHES FOR AGES 18 AND UNDER.Expenses $448
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS.Expenses $19,994
- Expenses $13,936
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 57-0791290
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,925,272
- Income (IRS master file)
- $517,235
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $517,235 | $282,425 | $1,925,272 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $465,918 | $295,808 | $1,695,307 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $404,283 | $290,458 | $1,526,318 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $333,735 | $242,463 | $1,406,527 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 57-0791290).
Questions about PALMETTO GUN CLUB
- What is the EIN of PALMETTO GUN CLUB?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PALMETTO GUN CLUB is 57-0791290.
- Is PALMETTO GUN CLUB tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1989.
- Are donations to PALMETTO GUN CLUB tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does PALMETTO GUN CLUB 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 PALMETTO GUN CLUB due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PALMETTO GUN CLUB last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of PALMETTO GUN CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names KARL HOFEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PALMETTO GUN CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PALMETTO GUN CLUB have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $517,235, expenses of $282,425 and total assets of $1,925,272 at year end.
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