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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1453657

RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS

Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28813

Financials

$399K$361K2022$383K$387K2023$396K$394K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$395,930$394,433$1,497$134,255$11,971$122,284
September 30, 2024990$383,489$386,603-$3,114$128,037$7,250$120,787
September 30, 2023990$399,193$360,634$38,559$123,901$0$123,901
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$174,969
Membership dues
$174,969
Program service revenue
$216,973
Investment income
$3,988
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,700
Program services (functional)
$371,184
Management and general (functional)
$23,249

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$128,037
Total assets, end of year
$134,255
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,971
Net assets, end of year
$122,284
Net assets without donor restrictions
$122,284
Gross receipts
$395,930
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1965
State of legal domicile
NC

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
H Doug PiercyCommander
Officer
1$0
Brian ChapmanChief of Staff
Officer
1$0
Merrell EdneyVice Chief of Staff
Officer
0.5$0
James T GoodrumFirst Intelligence O
Officer
0.5$0
John StanierFinance Officer
Officer
1$0
David L DaleQuartermaster
Officer
0.5$0
Jill RoseBrigade Secretary
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
James T GoodrumChief of Staff
Officer
1$0
Brian ChapmanVice Chief of Staff
Officer
0.5$0
Will HendricksFirst Intelligence O
Officer
0.5$0
Edward HillProtocol
Officer
0.5$0
John StanierFinance Officer
Officer
1$0
Gorham BradleyPublic Relations Off
Officer
0.5$0
Ben MitchellMusic Officer
Officer
0.5$0
Jason MarksSpecial Services Off
Officer
0.5$0
Turner NorrisQuartermaster
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILL HENDRICKSCHIEF OF STA
Officer
1$0
JIM GOODRUMVICE CHIEF O
Officer
0.5$0
DAVID WILHELMFIRST INTELL
Officer
0.5$0
EDWARD HILLPROTOCOL
Officer
0.5$0
JOHN KIMBERLYFINANCE OFFI
Officer
1$0
WOODY EDNEYBRIGADE ADJU
Officer
0.5$0
DAVID NOVAKPUBLIC RELAT
Officer
0.5$0
BEN MITCHELLMUSIC OFFICE
Officer
0.5$0
DAVID DALESPECIAL SERV
Officer
0.5$0
BRIAN CHAPMANLIAISON OFFI
Officer
0.5$0
CARTER BAGLEYQUARTERMASTE
Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 15041, ASHEVILLE, NC 28813-0041
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
John Stanier, PO Box 15041, Asheville, NC 28813
Signed the 990
John Stanier, Treasurer
Phone
(828) 713-8630
Return prepared by
Prager Metis CPAs PLLC

Mission

The promotion of the social welfare, education, pleasure and recreation of its members.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization is a social club organized to host various social events that encourage people to visit Western North Carolina.
    Expenses $371,184

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1453657
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(7): Social or recreational club
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$134,255
Income (IRS master file)
$395,930

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$395,930$394,433$134,255XML
990September 2024$383,489$386,603$128,037XML
990September 2023$399,193$360,634$123,901XML
990September 2022$307,805$375,261$85,342IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––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 56-1453657).

Questions about RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS

What is the EIN of RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS is 56-1453657.
Is RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(7) since 2021.
Are donations to RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS 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 RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names John Stanier.
Who are the officers and directors of RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RHODODENDRON ROYAL BRIGADE OF GUARDS have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $395,930, expenses of $394,433 and total assets of $134,255 at year end.

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