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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1606981

COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH

Tax-exempt · ATHENS, GA 30604

Financials

$70K$58K2023$159K$150K2024$220K$223K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$219,711$222,747-$3,036$30,731$0$30,731
December 31, 2024990$158,733$149,653$9,080$33,767$0$33,767
December 31, 2023990$69,968$57,707$12,261$24,687$0$24,687
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$184,370
Membership dues
$184,370
Program service revenue
$35,341
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$119
Accounting fees
$1,875
Travel
$2,669
Program services (functional)
$216,954
Management and general (functional)
$5,793

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$33,767
Total assets, end of year
$30,731
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$30,731
Gross receipts
$219,711
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2022
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID BROOKSCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR THEODORE CURTISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KYLE KNELLCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID BROOKSMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR THEODORE CURTISMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KYLE KNELLMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID BROOKSMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR THEODORE CURTISMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KYLE KNELLMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 7992, ATHENS, GA 30604-7992
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO Box 4191, Maryville TN 37802
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DAVID BROOKS, PO BOX 7992, ATHENS, GA 30604
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Kyle Knell, PO Box 4191, Maryville TN 37802
Signed the 990
DAVID BROOKS, CFO
Phone
(706) 338-2573
Return prepared by
THOMAS F STEPHENS CPA PC

Mission

COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH (CHS), FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SOUTH EASTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY CONFERENCE (SECHC), IS A NON-VARSITY ICE HOCKEY CONFERENCE IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES. THE CONFERENCE PLAYS IN DIVISION 1, DIVISION 2, AND DIVISION 3 AND WOMEN'S DIVISION OF AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION (AAU) COLLEGE HOCKEY. THE MEMBER CLUBS OF COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH ARE MEMBER UNIVERSITIES OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONFERENCES IN NCAA ATHLETICS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH (CHS) IS A 30-SCHOOL, 50 TEAM INTERCOLLEGIATE HOCKEY CONFERENCE THAT SPANS EIGHT SOUTHEASTERN U.S. STATES. COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH IS A NON-VARSITY MENS D1, D2, D3 AND WOMENS HOCKEY CONFERENCE WITHIN AAU COLLEGE HOCKEY. AS THE CHS CONTINUES TO EXPAND AND GROW ITS FAN BASE, TEAMS ARE SEEKING OUT LARGER AND MORE EXCITING VENUES; CONFERENCE GAMES AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS ARE BECOMING SOUGHT-AFTER EVENTS.
    Expenses $216,954
  • COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH (CHS) IS A 30-SCHOOL, 50 TEAM INTERCOLLEGIATE HOCKEY CONFERENCE THAT SPANS EIGHT SOUTHEASTERN U.S. STATES. COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH IS A NON-VARSITY MENS D1, D2, D3 AND WOMENS HOCKEY CONFERENCE WITHIN AAU COLLEGE HOCKEY. AS THE CHS CONTINUES TO EXPAND AND GROW ITS FAN BASE, TEAMS ARE SEEKING OUT LARGER AND MORE EXCITING VENUES; CONFERENCE GAMES AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS ARE BECOMING SOUGHT-AFTER EVENTS.

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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-1606981
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$30,731
Income (IRS master file)
$219,711

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Kyle Knell
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2025$219,711$222,747$30,731XML
990December 2024$158,733$149,653$33,767XML
990December 2023$69,968$57,707$24,687XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: DAVID BROOKS
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 88-1606981).

Questions about COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH

What is the EIN of COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH is 88-1606981.
Is COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH 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 COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH 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 COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAVID BROOKS.
Who are the officers and directors of COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COLLEGE HOCKEY SOUTH have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $219,711, expenses of $222,747 and total assets of $30,731 at year end.

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