Nonprofit · EIN 92-0510304
SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · NEW ELLENTON, SC 29809
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $27,692 | $18,822 | $8,870 | $30,544 | – | $30,544 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $36,364 | $17,874 | $18,490 | $21,674 | – | $21,674 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,724
- Program service revenue
- $8,620
- Investment income
- $288
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,060
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,420
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,407
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,008
- Occupancy
- $741
- Printing, publications and postage
- $299
- Other expenses
- $8,354
- Program services (functional)
- $6,059
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,674
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,544
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,544
- Cash, savings and investments
- $30,544
- Gross receipts
- $27,767
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Erlandsen | Instructor | 2 | $1,830 |
| Lisa Barrett-Johnson | Instructor | 2 | $577 |
| Robert Fogle | Board President and Co-Director | 10 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Eberhard | Board Vice-President and Co-Director | 20 | $0 |
| Cynthia Ogden | Board Secretary and Finance Manager | 20 | $0 |
| Charles Miles | Board Member and Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Turner | Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Bonnie Anne Fulghum | Board Advisor | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Barrett-Johnson | Instructor | 2 | $830 |
| Robert Fogle | Board President and Co-Director | 10 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Eberhard | Board Vice-President and Co-Director | 20 | $0 |
| Cynthia Ogden | Board Secretary and Finance Manager | 20 | $0 |
| Charles Miles | Board Member and Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Davion Bellinger | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Bonnie Anne Fulghum | Board Advisor | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 404 KEY AVE, NEW ELLENTON, SC 29809-3637
- In care of
- % CYNTHIA L OGDEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1208 Carriage Drive, AIKEN SC 29803
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Benjamin E Lacy, 1208 Carriage Drive, Aiken SC 29803
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Cynthia Ogden, Finance Manager
Mission
Southern Pickleball Academy promotes healthy youth development and stronger communities through pickleball. We create opportunities for physical activity skill development and positive social interaction for all ages with emphasis on youth engagement. Our programs make pickleball accessible to improve physical health mental wellbeing and community cohesion. For youth we combine athletic instruction with character development teaching values like respect responsibility and sportsmanship while building confidence and fitness. For adults we organize competitive events promoting cardiovascular health cognitive stimulation and social connection. By bringing diverse community members together around pickleball we facilitate meaningful connections across demographic boundaries and promote a culture of wellness. Our tournaments instructional offerings and community events create accessible pathways to improved physical health stronger social bonds and enhanced quality of life.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025 Southern Pickleball Academy hosted the 3rd Annual Reindeer Games our largest fundraising tournament and a beloved community tradition. The event engaged 80 players in meaningful competition that advances our mission of promoting physical health social connection and community cohesion through pickleball. Participants benefited from cardiovascular exercise and pickleballs unique cognitive demands while building friendships through spirited play. The Reindeer Games continues to grow as a signature event that unites community members around shared values of healthy activity and friendly competition while generating essential funding for our youth development programs.Expenses $1,675
- In 2025 First Paddle expanded significantly offering five sessions including a summer camp and introducing a Level 2 curriculum for graduates ready to advance their skills. This progressive pickleball program serves youth ages 9 -14 integrating athletic instruction with character development centered on six core values: respect responsibility integrity communication perseverance and sportsmanship. Level 2 deepened pickleball proficiency and reinforced character growth among returning participants building on the foundation established in Level 1. Under professionally-trained instructors and dedicated mentors students across both levels experienced measurable skill advancement in a supportive environment. First Paddles continued growth reflects strong community demand and our commitment to nurturing healthy youth development through sport.Expenses $3,071
- In 2025 Southern Pickleball Academy hosted the Battle of the Paddles a tournament created exclusively for youth ages 8-18 that engaged 20 participants across three age-appropriate competitive brackets. Bronze silver and gold medals were awarded in each division recognizing achievement and encouraging continued athletic growth. A professional referee officiated playoff matches providing participants an authentic tournament experience and deepening their understanding of official rules and competitive standards. This exposure built confidence and raised the bar for young competitors. Through friendly but serious competition the Battle of the Paddles promoted physical fitness community connection and personal development among school-aged youth advancing our mission of healthy youth development through pickleball.Expenses $535
- Community Engagement: The Academys Community Engagement programming extended our mission beyond structured programs through multiple open accessible events serving players of all ages and backgrounds. Pickleball & Pizza and Dinks & Donuts open play gatherings fostered social connection among returning players volunteers and newcomers in a welcoming low-barrier environment. A New Player Clinic brought pickleball instruction directly to an under-resourced community while integration into Gregg Park Civic Centers youth summer camp reached young participants through an established community partner. These touchpoints collectively expanded The Academys reach cultivated new players deepened community relationships and reinforced our core belief that pickleball is a powerful vehicle for physical health social connection and community cohesion.Expenses $778
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0510304
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,544
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,767
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $27,692 | $18,822 | $30,544 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $36,364 | $17,874 | $21,674 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Benjamin E Lacy | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Benjamin Lacy | 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 92-0510304).
Questions about SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY is 92-0510304.
- Is SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY 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 SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Benjamin E Lacy.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,830 (Eric Erlandsen, Instructor).
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,692, expenses of $18,822 and total assets of $30,544 at year end.
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