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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1093240

FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28222

Financials

$104K$84K2022$107K$72K2023$84K$92K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$83,866$92,111-$8,245$162,379$0$162,379
August 31, 2024990$106,519$71,736$34,783$170,624$0$170,624
August 31, 2023990-EZ (amended)$103,917$83,586$20,331$135,841$500$135,341
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,427
Membership dues
$6,870
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,139
Net income from fundraising events
$74,303
Net income from sales of inventory
-$3
Other revenue
$74,300

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,463
Benefits paid to members
$60,419
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,370
Program services (functional)
$80,882
Management and general (functional)
$11,229

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$170,624
Total assets, end of year
$162,379
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$162,379
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,194
Net assets without donor restrictions
$161,879
Net assets with donor restrictions
$500
Gross unrelated business income
$2,136
Gross receipts
$198,180
Employees
0
Year formed
1976
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ron CriderDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nate HoffmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris ConnollyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michele PrinceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Joe CriderDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Shane WilsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jason TornowDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sebastian WilliamsPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
Stephen HenryTREASURER
Officer
1$0
Kristen WitteSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
Christopher HaeringVice President
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chuck WilliamsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jason TornowDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ted WatkinsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kristen WitteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Christopher HaeringDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris ConnellyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Stephen HenryTREASURER
Officer
1$0
Lee Ann RoughtonPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
Macon AbbottSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
Ron CriderPresident Emeritus
Officer
1$0
William SebastianVice President
Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lee Ann RoughtonPRESIDENT5$0
Stephen HenryTREASURER1$0
Macon AbbottSECRETARY1$0
William SebastianVice President0$0
Ron CriderPresident Emeritus1$0
Chris ConnellyDirector1$0
Jason TornowDirector1$0
Chuck WilliamsonDirector1$0
Ted WatkinsDirector1$0
Christopher HaeringDirector1$0
Kristen WitteDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 220072, CHARLOTTE, NC 28222-0072
In care of
% SEBASTIAN WILLIAMS
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
423 N PINE STREET, CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Sebastian Williams, PO BOX 220072, Charlotte, NC 28222
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
Robert Cummings, 423 N PINE STREET, CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Signed the 990
SEBASTIAN WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
Return prepared by
Aurora Accounting Solutions Inc

Mission

Preservation of 4th Ward Neighborhood

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 4th Ward engages in several programs benefiting all the residents of the 4th Ward. These include beautification and preservation, safety enhancements and community outreach.
    Expenses $80,882

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1093240
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
2008
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$162,379
Income (IRS master file)
$198,180

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$83,866$92,111$162,379XML
990August 2024$106,519$71,736$170,624XML
990-EZAugust 2023$103,917$83,586$135,841XML
990-EZAugust 2022$84,083$52,075$117,693IRS
990-EZAugust 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: Robert Cummings
December 31, 2009≤ $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 26-1093240).

Questions about FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC is 26-1093240.
Is FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC 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 FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Sebastian Williams.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF FOURTH WARD INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,866, expenses of $92,111 and total assets of $162,379 at year end.

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