Nonprofit · EIN 27-3157127
HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · HILTON HEAD, SC 29928
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $70,353 | $61,109 | $9,244 | $108,655 | $0 | $108,655 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $67,039 | $111,841 | -$44,802 | $116,662 | $17,251 | $99,411 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $66,780 | $66,532 | $248 | $155,613 | $11,400 | $144,213 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Membership dues
- $70,353
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $43,443
- Printing, publications and postage
- $17,666
- Program services (functional)
- $61,109
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $116,662
- Total assets, end of year
- $108,655
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $108,655
- Cash, savings and investments
- $97,886
- Gross receipts
- $70,353
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Bender | Pres./Secretary/Treas./Dir | 10 | $0 |
| Matthew Roher | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Bender | Pres./Secretary/Treas./Dir | 10 | $0 |
| Matthew Roher | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Bender | Pres./Secretary/Treas./Dir | 10 | $0 |
| Matthew Roher | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 32 GREENWOOD DR, HILTON HEAD, SC 29928-4510
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Rob Bender, President
- Phone
- (843) 842-1824
Mission
To promote and provide an environment for member businesses to thrive and be an important and integral part of the community
Program accomplishments
- Promotion of Harbour Town through local print media and on the internet. Member businesses continue to see improved foot traffic and sales even with increased competition from new and revitalized commerce in the local area. On average members' sales were up 8.8% from last year. In addition, there were no vacant retail space in Harbour Town as all space is occupied.Expenses $17,666
- Provide free attractions and events in Harbour Town for visitors and the surrounding community. Daily activities for kids and nightly musical entertainment for families has provided a safe, family friendly location for visitors and the surrounding community to enjoy. This in turn has not only continued to provide positive results as stated in Statement One above, but has also helped the organization meet it's primary purpose in generating a quality, family friendly atmosphere for member businesses to interact and thrive.Expenses $43,443
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-EZ 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
- 27-3157127
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $108,655
- Income (IRS master file)
- $70,353
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $70,353 | $61,109 | $108,655 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $67,039 | $111,841 | $116,662 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $66,780 | $66,532 | $155,613 | 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 27-3157127).
Questions about HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION is 27-3157127.
- Is HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2011.
- Are donations to HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 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 HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 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 HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HARBOUR TOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $70,353, expenses of $61,109 and total assets of $108,655 at year end.
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