Nonprofit · EIN 23-7439621
THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27695
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $216,864 | $154,882 | $61,982 | $187,953 | $154,882 | $33,071 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $145,746 | $176,910 | -$31,164 | $114,981 | – | $114,981 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $174,839 | $166,653 | $8,186 | $146,145 | – | $146,145 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $69,900
- Membership dues
- $32,650
- Program service revenue
- $146,950
- Investment income
- $14
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $18,545
- Program services (functional)
- $153,529
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,353
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $114,981
- Total assets, end of year
- $187,953
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $154,882
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,071
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $33,071
- Gross receipts
- $216,864
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1926
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Terry | President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Jon Hakkila | Past President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| John Lopes | President-Elect Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Julie Goodliffe | Secretary Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Peter Harries | Treasurer Officer | 6 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Hakilla | President | 4 | $0 |
| Mary Farmer-Kaiser | Out-going President | 3 | $0 |
| Julie Goodliffe | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Troy Terry | President-Elect | 3 | $0 |
| Peter Harries | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Farmer-Kaiser | President | 4 | $0 |
| Jon Hakkila | President-Elect | 3 | $0 |
| Julie Goodliffe | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Peter Harries | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1020 MAIN CAMPUS DRIVE, RALEIGH, NC 27695-0001
- In care of
- % GEORGE FLOWERS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Peter J Harries, 1020 Main Campus Drive, CB 7120, Raleigh, NC 27695
- Signed the 990
- Peter J Harries, Treasurer
- Phone
- (813) 919-1995
- Website
- CSGS.org
Mission
The Conference of Southern Graduate Schools is an organization that has members throughout the southeastern portion of the US. Our aim in conjunction with our university members is to support the development of graduate education throughout the region.
Program accomplishments
- These are expenses related to both the 2025 and 2026 Annual Meetings hosted in Dallas, TX and Baton Rouge, LA, respectively.Expenses $147,041
- Merchant Deposit Fees associated with QuickbooksExpenses $6,487
- Various expenses for elements like Quickbooks, Network Solutions, and WIX associated with the management of the society and the hosting of its website.Expenses $1,353
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 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
- 23-7439621
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $187,953
- Income (IRS master file)
- $216,864
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $216,864 | $154,882 | $187,953 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $145,746 | $176,910 | $114,981 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $174,839 | $166,653 | $146,145 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 23-7439621).
Questions about THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS is 23-7439621.
- Is THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS 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 THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS 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 THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS 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 THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Peter J Harries.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GRADUATE SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $216,864, expenses of $154,882 and total assets of $187,953 at year end.
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