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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4977151

SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SHELBY, NC 28151

Financials

$601$7K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$601$7,163-$6,562$33,144–$33,144
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Program service revenue
$601

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$695
Other expenses
$6,468
Program services (functional)
$6,607

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$39,953
Total assets, end of year
$33,144
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$33,144
Cash, savings and investments
$33,144
Gross receipts
$601

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SALLY ROYSTERPRESIDENT3$0
ALAN FORDSECRETARY1$0
CHUCK HAMILTONTREASURER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2753, SHELBY, NC 28151-2753
In care of
% JUSTIN MERRITT
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO BOX 2753, SHELBY NC 28151
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
SALLY ROYSTER, PO BOX 2753, SHELBY NC 28151
Signed the 990-EZ
SALLY ROYSTER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(704) 482-6675
Return prepared by
GRAGG & GRAGG LLP

Mission

SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF SHELBYS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. ITS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANIZING COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENTS, RECEIVING CHARITABLE DONATIONS, AND MANAGING SPECIAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND PUBLIC PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE FUNDS RAISED BY THE ORGANIZATION HELP SUPPLEMENT AND SUBSIDIZE THE CITYS PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGET, ENSURING THAT RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND WELL- MAINTAINED SPACES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE.SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS WORKS IN CLOSE COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF SHELBY TO IDENTIFY PRIORITY PROJECTS AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS ARE USED TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITYS PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RAISES FUNDS AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CITY OF SHELBYS PARKS, RECREATION PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT.
    Expenses $6,607

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-N for SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-4977151
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$33,144
Income (IRS master file)
$601

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
August 14, 2023
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$601$7,163$33,144XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: SALLY ROYSTER
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: SALLY ROYSTER
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 84-4977151).

Questions about SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS

What is the EIN of SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS is 84-4977151.
Is SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
Are donations to SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS?
The 990-N for 2024 names SALLY ROYSTER.
Who are the officers and directors of SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SHELBY FRIENDS OF THE PARKS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $601, expenses of $7,163 and total assets of $33,144 at year end.

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