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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3379162

SHIELDS AND STRIPES INC

Tax-exempt · CARTHAGE, NC 28327

Financials

$353K$327K2023$642K$476K2024$423K$686K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHIELDS AND STRIPES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$422,765$686,058-$263,293$78,576$121,763-$43,187
December 31, 2024990$642,491$475,843$166,648$229,321$9,215$220,106
December 31, 2023990$352,922$327,205$25,717$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$289,150
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,923
Net income from fundraising events
$128,177
Other revenue
$131,692

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$93,883
Travel
$180,372
Program services (functional)
$450,851
Management and general (functional)
$12,920
Fundraising (functional)
$222,287

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$229,321
Total assets, end of year
$78,576
Total liabilities, end of year
$121,763
Net assets, end of year
-$43,187
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$43,187
Gross receipts
$422,765
Employees
0
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVEN NISBETExecutive Dir.30$15,675
JENNIFER BYRNECLINICAL DIR.20$15,458
CODY CERNYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
BARRY COULBYTreasurer
Trustee or director
10$0
ANDREA TRIMBLEDEPUTY DIRECTOR
Officer
10$0
GEOFF TOKAJERVice Chairman
Officer
10$0
RORY BERKEChairman
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVEN NISBETPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
JENNIFER BYRNEVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
CODY CERNYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
BARRY COULBYTreasurer
Trustee or director
10$0
GEOFF TOKAJERVice Chairman
Officer
10$0
RORY BERKEChairman
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVEN NISBETPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
JENNIFER BYRNEVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
CODY CERNYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
BARRY COULBYTreasurer Director
Trustee or director
10$0
GEOFF TOKAJERVice Chairman
Officer
10$0
RORY BERKEChairman
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1008 SUNSET DR, CARTHAGE, NC 28327-6617
In care of
% STEVEN NISBET
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
STEVEN NISBET
Signed the 990
STEVEN NISBET, President
Return prepared by
LEGACY PARK ADVISORS

Mission

The Organization focuses on Health and Well Being of Veterans andMembers of the Police Forces and First Responders that need specificattention including assistance with Post Traumatic Stress Disorders

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provision of Services to Armed Forces Veterans and Police andFirefighters that have infliction of PTSD and other related stressoccurances due to being in action in their respective areas. Theseservices are including but not limited to counselling services,group and individual therapy sessions, which are done in locationsaround the country based on need as well as the provision of groupactivties such as sports to offer theraputic relief.
    Expenses $450,851 · grants $22,745 · revenue $394,583

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-3379162
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$78,576
Income (IRS master file)
$422,765

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$422,765$686,058$78,576XML
990December 2024$642,491$475,843$229,321XML
990December 2023$352,922$327,205$0XML
990December 2022$198,866$258,274$39,692IRS
990December 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 86-3379162).

Questions about SHIELDS AND STRIPES INC

What is the EIN of SHIELDS AND STRIPES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHIELDS AND STRIPES INC is 86-3379162.
Is SHIELDS AND STRIPES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to SHIELDS AND STRIPES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SHIELDS AND STRIPES 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 SHIELDS AND STRIPES 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 SHIELDS AND STRIPES 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 SHIELDS AND STRIPES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEVEN NISBET.
Who are the officers and directors of SHIELDS AND STRIPES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $15,675 (STEVEN NISBET, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does SHIELDS AND STRIPES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $422,765, expenses of $686,058 and total assets of $78,576 at year end.

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