Nonprofit · EIN 58-1950768
SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC
Tax-exempt · SIGNAL MTN, TN 37377
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | 990 | $717,482 | $435,117 | $282,365 | $6,323,408 | $317,855 | $6,005,553 |
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $660,836 | $322,088 | $338,748 | $5,951,254 | $266,550 | $5,684,704 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $459,153 | $336,500 | $122,653 | $5,713,656 | $380,078 | $5,333,578 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990 | $275,175 | $237,653 | $37,522 | $5,562,630 | $396,798 | $5,165,832 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $487,097
- Membership dues
- $10,560
- Program service revenue
- $220,816
- Investment income
- $2,174
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,695
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,700
- Other revenue
- $7,395
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $69,184
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $201,762
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $750
- Accounting fees
- $28,423
- Occupancy
- $13,290
- Travel
- $4,259
- Program services (functional)
- $271,581
- Management and general (functional)
- $130,028
- Fundraising (functional)
- $33,508
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,951,254
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,323,408
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $317,855
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,005,553
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,698,016
- Publicly traded securities
- $117,400
- Gross receipts
- $722,774
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAY KNOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $69,185 | $4,800 |
| STEVE DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MADDOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN DOWNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER LEHMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY BORER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM WHITEHURST | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL STRINGFELLOW | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| BUDDY LANE | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE LASSITER | CHAIR Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAY KNOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $58,860 | $7,093 |
| ROBERT JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE LASSITER | DIRECTOR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MADDOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER HALEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY AMBERCROMBIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY BORER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM WHITEHURST | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL STRINGFELLOW | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| BUDDY LANE | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAY KNOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $57,748 | $5,812 |
| ROBERT JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA SUGHRUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MADDOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER HALEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY ABERCROMBIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY BORER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE LASSITER | DIRECTOR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL STRINGFELLOW | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| BUDDY LANE | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM WHITEHURST | VICE CHAIR Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAY KNOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $54,649 |
| ROBERT JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERICA SUGHRUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREA TOGNETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MADDOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GREG WHITTAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROGER HALEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARTY ABERCROMBIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CATHY BORER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KRIS GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| KYLE LASSITER | DIRECTOR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| TOM WHITEHURST | VICE CHAIR Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BILL STRINGFELLOW | SECRETARY Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BUDDY LANE | TREASURER Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2213 FAIRMOUNT PIKE, SIGNAL MTN, TN 37377-2711
- In care of
- % JOHN HICKMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- WILLIAM C LANE JR, 2213 FAIRMOUNT PIKE, SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN 373772711
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM C LANE JR, TREASURER
- Phone
- (423) 771-9671
- Website
- WWW.SAVEYOURCAVES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HENDERSON HUTCHERSON & MCCULLOUGH PLLC
Mission
TO CONSERVE CAVES TO PRESERVE AREAS OF SCENIC BEAUTY, PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES, PROTECT CULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
Program accomplishments
- PRESERVATION OF FORESTRY ON CAVE PROPERTY TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONSrevenue $220,816
- ROUTINE EXPENSES INCURRED DURING THE YEAR TO MAINTAIN CAVE SITES AND OPERATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION.Expenses $267,571
- LAND LEASE PAYMENTS FOR TENNESSEE HUNT CLUB.Expenses $4,010
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1950768
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,323,408
- Income (IRS master file)
- $722,774
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2026 | $717,482 | $435,117 | $6,323,408 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2026 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2025 | $660,836 | $322,088 | $5,951,254 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2024 | $459,153 | $336,500 | $5,713,656 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2023 | $275,175 | $237,653 | $5,562,630 | XML |
| 990 | April 2022 | $269,858 | $285,065 | $5,521,084 | IRS |
| 990 | April 2021 | – | – | – | 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 58-1950768).
Questions about SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC is 58-1950768.
- Is SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY 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 SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names WILLIAM C LANE JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,185 (RAY KNOTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SOUTHEASTERN CAVE CONSERVANCY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $717,482, expenses of $435,117 and total assets of $6,323,408 at year end.
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