Nonprofit · EIN 27-2787845
LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC
Tax-exempt · ST SIMONS IS, GA 31522
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ (amended) | $57,093 | $61,520 | -$4,427 | $25,319 | $0 | $25,319 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $60,074 | $67,613 | -$7,539 | $29,746 | $0 | $29,746 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $54,252 | $70,578 | -$16,326 | $37,285 | $0 | $37,285 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990-EZ | $59,219 | $44,798 | $14,421 | $40,641 | $0 | $40,641 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $581
- Membership dues
- $17,549
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,105
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $44,068
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $51,459
- Benefits paid to members
- $445
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $5,126
- Other expenses
- $4,490
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,746
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,319
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,319
- Cash, savings and investments
- $25,319
- Gross receipts
- $65,244
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Kitchen | President | 10 | $0 |
| Jim Eskew | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Ragsdale | President | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Ragsdale | President | 10 | $0 |
| Joan Lee | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Kitchin | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Betsy Howard | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Ragsdale | President | 10 | $0 |
| Joan Lee | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Aronson | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Nancy Kitchin | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Eleanor Ragsdale | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Aronson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Maggie Glennon | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Pate | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Howard | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Cipolla | Director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1007 SEA PALMS WEST DR, ST SIMONS IS, GA 31522-5269
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 1007 SEA PALMS WEST DR, ST SIMONS IS GA 315225269
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Jim Eskew, 1007 Sea Palms West Dr, St Simons Island GA 31522
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jim Eskew, 0
- Phone
- (000) 000-0000
Mission
Provide the majority of funding for our local librarys purchase of books and materials Provide financial support for literacy programs
Program accomplishments
- 0
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2787845
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,319
- Income (IRS master file)
- $65,244
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Jim Eskew | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $57,093 | $61,520 | $25,319 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: James A Eskew | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $60,074 | $67,613 | $29,746 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $54,252 | $70,578 | $37,285 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | $59,219 | $44,798 | $40,641 | XML |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: George Ragsdale | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: George Ragsdale | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 27-2787845).
Questions about LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC
- What is the EIN of LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC is 27-2787845.
- Is LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND 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 LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Jim Eskew.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LITERARY GUILD OF ST SIMONS ISLAND INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,093, expenses of $61,520 and total assets of $25,319 at year end.
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