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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7252537

CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28802

Financials

$258K$227K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$257,736$227,027$30,709$251,198$0$251,198
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$240,323
Membership dues
$24,459
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$10,267
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,102
Other revenue
$7,146

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
Travel
$6,137
Program services (functional)
$227,027

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$220,489
Total assets, end of year
$251,198
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$251,198
Gross receipts
$258,130
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1924
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
Karen SchultzPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Paul CurtinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Michel ClaesTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Eva BlinderSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Les LovePast President
Trustee or director
10$0
David HuffCommunications
Trustee or director
10$0
Jed ThornConservation
Trustee or director
10$0
Karen LachowHiking
Trustee or director
10$0
Alessia FarleyMembership
Trustee or director
10$0
Glen HessTrail Maintenance
Trustee or director
10$0
Nicolas NouvelPrepardness
Trustee or director
10$0
Adrianne ChangAt Large
Trustee or director
10$0
Jim ErvinAt Large
Trustee or director
10$0
John RibesAt Large
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 68, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802-0068
In care of
% JAMES ARIAIL
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 68, Asheville NC 28802
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Karen Schultz, PO Box 68, Asheville, NC 28802
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Michel Claes, PO Box 68, Asheville NC 28802
Signed the 990
Michel Claes, Treasurer
Phone
(828) 423-0229

Mission

OUR MISSION To encourage and support hiking in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We fulfill our mission by: Maintaining high-quality trails for long-term sustainability. We do not keep our books and records by separate program services but for tax reporting purposes we are assuming 85% of total expenses and revenues can be assigned to this category.
    Expenses $192,973 · revenue $219,076
  • We fulfill our mission by: Offering welcoming group hikes for all skill levels. We do not keep our books and records by separate program services but for tax reporting purposes we are assuming 10% of total expenses and revenues can be assigned to this category.
    Expenses $22,703 · revenue $25,774
  • We fulfill our mission by: Collaborating with partners to conserve trail systems and surrounding ecosystems. We do not keep our books and records by separate program services but for tax reporting purposes we are assuming 5% of total expenses and revenues can be assigned to this category.
    Expenses $11,351 · revenue $12,887

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

IRS record

EIN
23-7252537
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
1973
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$251,198
Income (IRS master file)
$258,130

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$257,736$227,027$251,198IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Michel Claes
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: George Bauernfeind
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: George Bauernfeind
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: George Bauernfeind
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: George Bauernfeind
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: George Bauernfeind
December 31, 2019≤ $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 23-7252537).

Questions about CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED is 23-7252537.
Is CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED 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 CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED 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 CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED 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 CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Karen Schultz.
Who are the officers and directors of CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $257,736, expenses of $227,027 and total assets of $251,198 at year end.

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