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Nonprofit · EIN 27-0663417

FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GRAYSON, KY 41143

Financials

$66K$51K2023$37K$48K2024$50K$41K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$50,469$41,486$8,983$67,187–$67,187
December 31, 2024990-EZ$36,811$48,095-$11,284$58,204–$58,204
December 31, 2023990-EZ$66,181$50,851$15,330$69,489–$69,489
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,612
Program service revenue
$32,525
Investment income
$171
Net income from fundraising events
$1,886
Other revenue
$275

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$13,938
Other expenses
$27,548
Program services (functional)
$15,325

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$58,204
Total assets, end of year
$67,187
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$67,187
Cash, savings and investments
$67,187
Gross receipts
$50,469

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
JOHN G TIERNEYCHAIRMAN0$0
LELANA TIERNEYVICE CHAIR0$0
KAREN SUE T DUNCANTREASURER0$0
ROBERT STEVEN DUNCANSECRETARY0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN G TIERNEYCHAIRMAN0$0
LELANA TIERNEYVICE CHAIR0$0
KAREN SUE T DUNCANTREASURER0$0
ROBERT STEVEN DUNCANSECRETARY0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN G TIERNEYCHAIRMAN5$0
LELANA TIERNEYVICE CHAIR5$0
KAREN SUE T DUNCANTREASURER5$0
ROBERT STEVEN DUNCANSECRETARY5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
302 LANDSDOWNE AVE, GRAYSON, KY 41143-1052
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
302 LANDSDOWNE AVE, GRAYSON KY 41143
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Karen-Sue Duncan, 302 LANDSDOWNE AVE, GRAYSON KY 41143
Signed the 990-EZ
KAREN SUE T DUNCAN, TREASURER
Phone
(606) 922-2983
Return prepared by
KELLEY GALLOWAY SMITH GOOLSBY PSC

Mission

THE ENRICHMENT AND CONSERVATION OF CARTER CAVES STATE RESORT PARK.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR CARTER CAVES STATE RESORT PARK THROUGH VARIOUS FUNDRAISING EVENTS SUCH AS WINTER ADVENTURE WEEKEND, FRAILEY MUSIC FESTIVAL AND TRAIL CLEAN-UP.
    Expenses $11,462
  • PROJECT TO BUILD A DISC GOLF COURSE AT CARTER CAVES STATE RESPORT PARK.
    Expenses $3,863

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, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
27-0663417
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$67,187
Income (IRS master file)
$50,469

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2013
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$50,469$41,486$67,187XML
990-EZDecember 2024$36,811$48,095$58,204XML
990-EZDecember 2023$66,181$50,851$69,489XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Karen-Sue Duncan
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Lelana Tierney
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019December 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 27-0663417).

Questions about FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC is 27-0663417.
Is FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES 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 CARTER CAVES INC 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 FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC 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 FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC?
The 990-N for 2022 names Karen-Sue Duncan.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CARTER CAVES INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,469, expenses of $41,486 and total assets of $67,187 at year end.

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