Nonprofit · EIN 47-1259796
LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SUMTER, SC 29151
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $484,229 | $424,865 | $59,364 | $535,320 | $5,239 | $530,081 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $177,372 | $200,626 | -$23,254 | $472,452 | $1,738 | $470,714 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $77,218 | $120,846 | -$43,628 | $494,755 | $0 | $494,755 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $227,014 | $107,493 | $119,521 | $630,095 | $0 | $630,095 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $448,689
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $35,540
- Other revenue
- $35,540
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $395,185
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,027
- Depreciation
- $7,233
- Program services (functional)
- $402,587
- Management and general (functional)
- $22,278
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $472,452
- Total assets, end of year
- $535,320
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,239
- Net assets, end of year
- $530,081
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $393,982
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $530,081
- Gross receipts
- $484,229
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES V WILSON Sr | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SHELIA J BRADSHAW | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RODNEY RICHBURG Sr | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN J WILSONJAMES | VICE BOARDPRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANDERSON THOMAS | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES V WILSON Sr | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SHELIA J BRADSHAW | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RODNEY RICHBURG Sr | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN J WILSONJAMES | VICE BOARDPRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANDERSON THOMAS | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN J WILSONJAMES | VICE BOARDPRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANDERSON THOMAS | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RODNEY RICHBURG | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES V WILSON SR | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SHELIA J BRADSHAW | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC FREDRICK | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDERSON THOMAS | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LEROY STAGGERS | CURRICULUM ADVISOR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN J WILSONJAMES | VICE BOARDPRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JAMES V WILSON SR | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SHELIA J BRADSHAW | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RODNEY RICHBURG | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2395, SUMTER, SC 29151-2395
- In care of
- % JAMES V WILSON SR
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAMES V WILSON Sr, PO BOX 2395, Sumter, SC 29150
- Signed the 990
- JAMES V WILSON SR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (803) 774-8000
- Return prepared by
- GLOBAL TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES LLC
Mission
IS TO ENCOURAGE, SUPPORT AND CONDUCT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT OPEN OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATE PATHWAYS TO IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FULLY BENEFIT FROM THE AMERICAN DREAM
Program accomplishments
- BEAUTIFUL POSSIBILITIES SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE FOR VARIOUS COLLEGES The Beautiful Possibilities Scholarship Initiative award program aimed at supporting underrepresented students who strive for a college education but dont have the financial means by which to attend.Expenses $320,459
- The LouVon Family Foundation addresses the quality of life for the underprivileged members of the community as a whole with specific attention dedicated to our senior citizens. In addition to financial support provided to persons in need of medical attention , pharmacy needs, heating and air conditioning, clothing and assistance with housing needs, LouVon has partnered with local groups and organizations whose mission is same or similar but have more financial means than we have for projects that need additional financing. Additionally, we are strengthening our partnerships with the mental health community as well as other resources that can offer more concentrated support to include licensed practitioners in health fields. We are experiencing an increase in requests for support and assistance in areas such as depression, juvenile mental health, homelessness and care for mentally challenged youth. These request can range from office visits to daycare anExpenses $43,036
- COATS FOR KIDS IS A PROGRAM GIVES BRAND NEW COATS TO CHILDREN IN THE SUMTER COMMUNITY AND THE OUTLYING COUNTIES.Expenses $19,180
- CHRISTMAS FOR NEEDY FAMILIESExpenses $14,257
- FEEDING THE HOMLESSExpenses $5,655
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1259796
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $535,320
- Income (IRS master file)
- $484,229
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $484,229 | $424,865 | $535,320 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $177,372 | $200,626 | $472,452 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $77,218 | $120,846 | $494,755 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $346,287 | $437,970 | $538,099 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $227,014 | $107,493 | $630,095 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 47-1259796).
Questions about LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION is 47-1259796.
- Is LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION 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 LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION 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 LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMES V WILSON Sr.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LOU-VON FAMILY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $484,229, expenses of $424,865 and total assets of $535,320 at year end.
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