Nonprofit · EIN 88-2660565
SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP
Tax-exempt · GASTONIA, NC 28054
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $84,282 | $62,917 | $21,365 | $27,923 | $0 | $27,923 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $72,538 | $71,669 | $869 | $6,558 | $0 | $6,558 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $57,097 | $51,408 | $5,689 | $5,689 | $0 | $5,689 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,222
- Membership dues
- $77,657
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,646
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,757
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,350
- Occupancy
- $25,770
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,308
- Other expenses
- $30,489
- Program services (functional)
- $53,202
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,558
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,923
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,923
- Cash, savings and investments
- $27,923
- Gross receipts
- $85,528
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britney Atwell | President | 20 | $0 |
| Andrew Osprysko | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Deborah Timmons | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Erin Bowman | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Pike Pullen | Board member | 15 | $0 |
| Owen Sykes | Board member | 5 | $0 |
| Robin Conrad | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Jessica Allen Harrigan | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Jessica Blair | Board Chairman | 15 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britney Atwell | President | 25 | $0 |
| Andrew Osprysko | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Deborah Timmons | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Erin Bowman | Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Pike Pullen | Board member | 15 | $0 |
| Owen Sykes | Board member | 10 | $0 |
| Robin Conrad | Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Jessica Allen Harrigan | Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Robin Conrad | Board Member | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Blair | President | 20 | $0 |
| Britney Atwell | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Deborah Timmons | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Erin Bowman | Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Pike Pullen | Board member | 4 | $0 |
| Owen Sykes | Board member | 4 | $0 |
| Robin Conrad | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Jessica Allen Harrigan | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1915 ELMWOOD DR, GASTONIA, NC 28054-6052
- In care of
- % DEBORAH TIMMONS
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Deborah Timmons, Treasurer
- Phone
- (980) 666-8201
- Website
- www.swordwind.org
Mission
The purpose of this corporation is to is to promote the research and education of historical European Martial traditions and practices by engaging in research, transcription, and translation of historic manuscripts, acquiring period accurate historic replicas and/or training equipment that allow our members and the public to develop an accurate understanding of how the equipment was historically used, offering classes that help educate our members and the general public , schedule events the promote historic martial arts practices, and promote social events that encourage the exchange of ideas relating to historic European martial arts.
Program accomplishments
- Created class offerings for our member for historic use of weapons that include the long swords, side sword, staff, partisans ( poleax & Spear), small sword, messer, and sickle. Classes are available to all members and members of the public are allowed to watch the classes. Invited instructors for other schools to teach work shops for our members. Attended community events to promote Historical European Martial Arts and provided demonstrations during those events. Attended community events to demonstrate different historical techniques and weaponry used. Spoke to attendees about historical time frame of the when the manuscripts and treaties were written and how we are applying them to todays training.Expenses $26,571
- We sponsored our Queen's Gambit tournament which over 250 participants attend including staff and volunteers. Participants were able to attend 4 lectures by instructors from other historical European martial arts schools and were able compete with martial artists from across the country in events including dagger, long sword, side sword and spear. Along with the tournament, we hosted an awards dinner to sponsor a sense of community among the participants and allow a chance to members to exchange ideas on techniques and training.Expenses $25,312
- Hosted monthly member group meetings so our members have and visiting practitioners from other schools have a place to meet and exchange ideas and knowledge relating to European martial Arts and foster a sense of community among it members. workshops for Members and non-members were offered throughout the year.Expenses $1,319
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2660565
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,923
- Income (IRS master file)
- $85,528
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $84,282 | $62,917 | $27,923 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $72,538 | $71,669 | $6,558 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $57,097 | $51,408 | $5,689 | XML |
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 88-2660565).
Questions about SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP
- What is the EIN of SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP is 88-2660565.
- Is SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP 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 SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP 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 SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SWORDWIND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $84,282, expenses of $62,917 and total assets of $27,923 at year end.
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