Nonprofit · EIN 57-0970477
FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · ANDERSON, SC 29621
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $148,293 | $150,360 | -$2,067 | $659,657 | $842 | $658,815 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $154,957 | $102,179 | $52,778 | $641,476 | $0 | $641,476 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $187,872 | $161,512 | $26,360 | $588,698 | $0 | $588,698 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $89,668
- Membership dues
- $44,712
- Program service revenue
- $35,083
- Investment income
- $21,778
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $146
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,764
- Other revenue
- $1,764
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,962
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,738
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,286
- Occupancy
- $292
- Depreciation
- $102
- Program services (functional)
- $125,425
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,774
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,161
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $641,476
- Total assets, end of year
- $659,657
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $842
- Net assets, end of year
- $658,815
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $151
- Publicly traded securities
- $636,362
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $346,223
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $312,592
- Gross receipts
- $230,123
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hains | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dave Metzger | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Beau Sylvester | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Howard Gutenstein | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Timothy Cooney | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hains | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dave Metzger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Henry Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dale Wilde | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Howard Gutenstein | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Timothy Cooney | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hains | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dave Metzger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Sam Savoca | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dale Wilde | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Howard Gutenstein | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Stephen Schutt | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- C/O THE ALLIANCES 1201 N FANT ST, ANDERSON, SC 29621-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dale Wilde
- Signed the 990
- Dave Metzger, Chairman
- Phone
- (864) 719-0599
- Website
- www.keoweefolks.org
- Return prepared by
- Cynthia L Busbee CPA LLC
Mission
Friends of Lake Keowee Society is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Lake Keowee and its watershed through advocacy, conservation, and education.
Program accomplishments
- The Friends of Lake Keowee Society ("FOLKS") is a not-for-profit, volunteer supported organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of Lake Keowee and its watershed. FOLKS serves as a stakeholder to Duke Energy and other agencies that are responsible for the management of Lake Keowee.FOLKS is dedicated to monitoring water quality and supporting educational efforts with regard to science, technology, engineering and math. FOLKS serves as a clearinghouse for best management practices for land development, improved buffers for waterside landscapes and septic system maintenance.Expenses $125,425
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
- 57-0970477
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $659,657
- Income (IRS master file)
- $230,123
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $148,293 | $150,360 | $659,657 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $154,957 | $102,179 | $641,476 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $187,872 | $161,512 | $588,698 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $206,875 | $279,940 | $566,688 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 57-0970477).
Questions about FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY is 57-0970477.
- Is FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE 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 FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY 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 FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY 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 FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dale Wilde.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $148,293, expenses of $150,360 and total assets of $659,657 at year end.
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