Nonprofit · EIN 37-0321049
HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · HIGHLAND, IL 62249
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $189,642 | $192,972 | -$3,330 | $437,342 | $267 | $437,075 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $198,394 | $179,346 | $19,048 | $440,672 | $267 | $440,405 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $152,604 | $164,589 | -$11,985 | $421,733 | $376 | $421,357 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Investment income
- $11,585
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $178,057
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $981
- Other expenses
- $185,991
- Program services (functional)
- $4,547
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $440,672
- Total assets, end of year
- $437,342
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $267
- Net assets, end of year
- $437,075
- Cash, savings and investments
- $318,151
- Land and buildings
- $75,491
- Gross receipts
- $189,642
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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Bargetzi | President | 20 | $6,000 |
| Mike Lengerman | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Fred Bircher | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Bargetzi | President | 20 | $6,000 |
| Mike Lengerman | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Fred Bircher | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Bargetzi | President | 20 | $0 |
| Mike Lengerman | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Fred Bircher | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 102, HIGHLAND, IL 62249-0102
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Gary Bargetzi, Secretary
- Phone
- (618) 654-3506
- Return prepared by
- WELLEN TAX SERVICE
Mission
The organization's primary purpose is to provide a public park for the City of Highland and Madison County residents, as well as a place to hold the Madison County Fair.
Program accomplishments
- The organization owns and maintains a public park of 44.88 acres for the benefit of the residents of the City of Highland and Madison County. Board members and members of the organization maintain and mow the park. The expenses shown are for the maintenance of the park, which includes a public swimming pool that is leased by the City of Highland for $1 per year, and operated by the City. There are 3 pavilions on the premises, one large one and two smaller ones that are available to the public at a nominal fee. The organization has a close relationship with the Madison County Fairgrounds Association. The county fair is held in the park. The Fairgrounds Association has built structures in the park that are used for the annual county fair. The organization also has a dance hall that is provided to civic organizations or individuals for a rental fee. The food, bar,and rental receipts and dance admissions associated with the dance hall are included on Form 990-T as unrelated business income tax; however, board members and members of the organization volunteer their help in addition to the employees. All of the activities of the dance hall provide wholesome activities for the community at a reasonable price.Expenses $4,547
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-0321049
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $437,342
- Income (IRS master file)
- $189,642
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | March 2026 | $189,642 | $192,972 | $437,342 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $198,394 | $179,346 | $440,672 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $152,604 | $164,589 | $421,733 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 37-0321049).
Questions about HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY is 37-0321049.
- Is HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1969.
- Are donations to HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY 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 HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,000 (Gary Bargetzi, President).
- How much revenue does HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTER SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $189,642, expenses of $192,972 and total assets of $437,342 at year end.
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