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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4909911

COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43228

Financials

$41K$22K2024$93K$78K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$93,274$78,346$14,928$35,838–$35,838
December 31, 2024990-EZ$41,388$22,478$18,910$20,910–$20,910
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,760
Program service revenue
$80,694
Net income from sales of inventory
-$180

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,034
Occupancy
$32,500
Printing, publications and postage
$7
Other expenses
$41,805
Program services (functional)
$80,694

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,910
Total assets, end of year
$35,838
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$35,838
Cash, savings and investments
$35,838
Gross receipts
$95,269

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matthew DickenPresident15$0
Trevor PedersenVice President15$0
Frank ZamarySecretary15$0
Stephanie EatonTreasurer15$0
Nathan WallaceBoard Member15$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matthew DickenPresident15$0
Trevor PedersenVice President15$0
Frank ZamarySecretary15$0
Stephanie EatonTreasurer15$0
Nathan WallaceBoard Member15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4601 NICKERSON RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43228-9038
In care of
% MATTHEW DICKEN
Signed the 990-EZ
Stephanie Eaton, Treasurer

Mission

The Columbus United Fencing Club was established to promote European historical fencing and martial arts within the Columbus metropolitan area. Our activities aim to educate individuals about historical martial arts provide a platform for competitive fencing and support community building through various programs. Our programs are designed to cater to a wide audience including marginalized genders fostering inclusivity and representation in the sport. Our activities are primarily funded through class fees tournament entry fees and donations.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CUFC hosted 9 Introductory courses for new fencers introducing over 75 new fencers to the sport.
    Expenses $9,240
  • CUFC expanded programming to include a Fundamentals Class in addition other regularly scheduled classes to provide focus for new fencers. CUFC teaches 5 days a week. Over 150 fencers have attended classes this year.
    Expenses $49,909
  • CUFC hosted 4 tournaments. Our largest Tournament Lynx Cup had 72 unique participants.
    Expenses $21,545

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
93-4909911
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$35,838
Income (IRS master file)
$95,269

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$93,274$78,346$35,838XML
990-EZDecember 2024$41,388$22,478$20,910XML

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 93-4909911).

Questions about COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB

What is the EIN of COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB is 93-4909911.
Is COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB 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 COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB 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 COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB 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 COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COLUMBUS UNITED FENCING CLUB have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $93,274, expenses of $78,346 and total assets of $35,838 at year end.

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