Nonprofit · EIN 58-2247999
PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC
Tax-exempt · AUGUSTA, GA 30906
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $790,897 | $877,030 | -$86,133 | $1,221,895 | $108,638 | $1,113,257 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $809,358 | $880,812 | -$71,454 | $1,271,152 | $77,577 | $1,193,575 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,037,744 | $1,008,407 | $29,337 | $1,381,485 | $120,483 | $1,261,002 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $408,138
- of which government grants
- $13,200
- Membership dues
- $14,365
- Program service revenue
- $401,544
- Investment income
- $4,099
- Net rental income
- $4,409
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$38,036
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,743
- Other revenue
- -$22,884
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $76,429
- Other salaries and wages
- $286,270
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $433,742
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $23,571
- Travel
- $11,682
- Depreciation
- $105,923
- Program services (functional)
- $475,308
- Management and general (functional)
- $231,293
- Fundraising (functional)
- $170,429
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,271,152
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,221,895
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $108,638
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,113,257
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $946,506
- Publicly traded securities
- $61,964
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,002,940
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $110,317
- Gross receipts
- $845,354
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 450
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA SWEAT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $76,429 |
| ANITA WYLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN TROUTMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JACKIE BLANCAHRD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HOPKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ASH PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEWAYNE SMOAK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| W PERCY NOLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRIS STEEG DYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORRIS MOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| J MICHAEL FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLENDA COLLINGSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELE HARMON PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA SWEAT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $70,250 |
| ANITA WYLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN TROUTMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JACKIE BLANCHARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM NICHOLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ASH PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEWAYNE SMOAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| W PERCY NOLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRIS STEEG DYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORRIS MOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| J MICHAEL FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLENDA COLLINGSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HARMOND PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA SWEAT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $67,990 |
| JAN BENTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANITA WYLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN TROUTMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JACKIE BLANCHARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM NICHOLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ASH PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEWAYNE SMOAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| W PERCY NOLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRIS STEEG DYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORRIS MOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| J MICHAEL FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLENDA COLLINGSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HARMOND PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1858 LOCK AND DAM RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30906-9613
- In care of
- % DR OSCAR FLITE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAN TROUTMAN, 1858 LOCK DAM RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30906
- Signed the 990
- DAN TROUTMAN, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (706) 828-2109
- Website
- WWW.PHINIZYCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SEROTTA MADDOCKS EVANS & CO
Mission
THE MISSION OF PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES, INC. IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTERSHEDS AND ECONOMIC VITALITY THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE.
Program accomplishments
- PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES, INC'S EXEMPT PURPOSE INCLUDED K-12 STUDENT FIELD TRIPS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, TEACHER WORKSHOPS, RESERACH IN THE AREAS OF RIVER BASIN ECOLOGY AND RESTORATION ECOLOGY, AND OUTREACH AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ECOLOGICAL ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS FOCUS ON RELEVANT RESEARCH USING APPLIED BILOGY TO SOLVE SOCIAL ISSUES FOR SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES AND ENHANCED ITS EDUCATION PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE THE ORGANIZATION'S RESEARCH.Expenses $475,308 · revenue $416,696
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-2247999
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,221,895
- Income (IRS master file)
- $845,354
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $790,897 | $877,030 | $1,221,895 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $809,358 | $880,812 | $1,271,152 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,037,744 | $1,008,407 | $1,381,485 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $690,488 | $737,125 | $1,324,990 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 58-2247999).
Questions about PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC
- What is the EIN of PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC is 58-2247999.
- Is PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES 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 PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAN TROUTMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,429 (ALICIA SWEAT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/COO).
- How much revenue does PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $790,897, expenses of $877,030 and total assets of $1,221,895 at year end.
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