Nonprofit · EIN 57-0865121
THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS
Tax-exempt · LAURENS, SC 29360
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $59,574 | $24,232 | $35,342 | $1,222,144 | $0 | $1,222,144 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $105,343 | $19,180 | $86,163 | $1,097,318 | $0 | $1,097,318 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $33,804 | $62,354 | -$28,550 | $925,193 | $0 | $925,193 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,010
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $49,564
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $21,138
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,080
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $12,580
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,652
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,097,318
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,222,144
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,222,144
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,119,112
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $715,807
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $506,337
- Gross receipts
- $190,590
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Patterson | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Sam Howell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Dianne Sutton | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Teresa Crabtree | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Randy Hillmann | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Allen Prince | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Jim Moore | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Patterson | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Sam Howell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Scott Tollison | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Teresa Crabtree | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Annette Elwood | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Gene Curry | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Patterson | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Sam Howell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Scott Tollison | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Teresa Crabtree | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Annette Elwood | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Gene Curry | Director Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 203, LAURENS, SC 29360-0203
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Smith Patterson, PO Box 203, Laurens, SC 29360
- Signed the 990
- Sam L Howell, Treasurer
- Phone
- (864) 984-7696
Mission
(1) To receive, hold, manage, and invest funds for the benefit of the First United Methodist Church of Laurens (2) To manage a church endowment fund which provides financial help for the poor, sick, or needy residents of Laurens County, SC.
Program accomplishments
- The Foundation provided 36 financial assistance grants to Laurens County residents totaling $6,080.00. These grants are authorized and approved by the pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Laurens, SC in accordance with the endowments guidelines. Payments are primarily used to pay utility related bills, assistance with medical bills, and temporary housing costs.Expenses $6,080 · grants $6,080
- The Foundation transferred $6,500.00 to the church at the request of the Missions Committee to support annual apportionment payments to the SC Conference of the United Methodist Church.Expenses $6,500
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
- 57-0865121
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,222,144
- Income (IRS master file)
- $190,590
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $59,574 | $24,232 | $1,222,144 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $105,343 | $19,180 | $1,097,318 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $33,804 | $62,354 | $925,193 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,869 | $16,324 | $844,955 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 57-0865121).
Questions about THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS
- What is the EIN of THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS is 57-0865121.
- Is THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS 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 THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS 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 THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS 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 THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Smith Patterson.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF LAURENS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,574, expenses of $24,232 and total assets of $1,222,144 at year end.
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