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Secession Golf Club Inc

  • Beaufort, SC
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2008
  • EIN: 26-0178692

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Social and recreational clubs.

Category: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics / Recreational and Sporting Camps (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$10.7M (2023)

Expenses
$8.68M (2023)

Total Assets
$24.3M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$8.16M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,669,271
Expenses
$8,677,469
Net Income
$1,991,802
Net Assets
$16,126,126
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $343,049
3.2%
Program Services $9,242,238
86.6%
Investment Income $48,298
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$4,830
Net Inventory Sales $173,230
1.6%
Other Revenue $867,286
8.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,500
0.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,766,722
43.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,287,475
Total Liabilities $8,161,349
Net Assets $16,126,126
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $1,530,275
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Mitchell (Golf Course Superintendant) $327,141 $0 $0
Darrin Helfrick (General Manager) $283,761 $0 $0
Kory Reitz (Director Of Golf) $233,158 $0 $0
Mark Solow (President) $37,376 $0 $0
Andrew A Luckey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Grant Larlee (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drew Klepchick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Loftus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Purcell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Muckian (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vinny Massina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ralph Ireland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,141,705
Expenses
$8,061,978
Net Income
$1,079,727
Net Assets
$14,134,325
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $7,984,467
87.3%
Investment Income $2,838
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $32,576
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $248,780
2.7%
Other Revenue $873,044
9.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,500
0.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,433,085
42.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,397,707
Total Liabilities $8,263,382
Net Assets $14,134,325
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $652,636
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darrin Helfrick (General Manager) $257,471 $0 $0
Mark Mitchell (Golf Course Superintendant) $235,645 $0 $0
Kory Reitz (Director Of Golf) $204,082 $0 $0
Mark Solow (President) $36,106 $0 $0
Andrew A Luckey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Grant Larlee (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drew Klepchick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Loftus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Purcell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hale (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rhoden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Ryberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Shields (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,696,208
Expenses
$7,166,337
Net Income
$2,529,871
Net Assets
$13,064,819
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $640,750
6.6%
Program Services $7,559,609
78.0%
Investment Income $13,398
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $78,509
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $369,540
3.8%
Other Revenue $1,034,402
10.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,887,916
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,284,960
Total Liabilities $8,220,141
Net Assets $13,064,819
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $634,963
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darrin Helfrick (General Manager) $221,475 $0 $0
Mark Mitchell (Golf Course Superintendant) $174,108 $0 $0
Kory Reitz (Director Of Golf) $157,218 $0 $0
Mark Solow (President) $17,452 $0 $0
Greg Ryberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew A Luckey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Grant Larlee (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drew Klepchick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard L Rhoden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Shields (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Loftus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Purcell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hale (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,543,820
Expenses
$6,424,443
Net Income
$119,377
Net Assets
$10,543,855
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,613,079
85.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,542
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $752,626
11.5%
Other Revenue $172,573
2.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,660,876
41.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,471,724
Total Liabilities $8,927,869
Net Assets $10,543,855
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $620,598
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Mitchell (Golf Course Superintendant) $164,052 $0 $0
Micahel S Carbiener (General Manager) $144,827 $0 $0
Michael L Gonzalez (President) $37,500 $0 $0
David J Castellani (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence J Bouman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Ryberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew A Luckey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey N Newton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Mccooey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard L Rhoden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Shields (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Loftus (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Jack Purcell (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hale (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 17, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,286,098
Expenses
$6,324,255
Net Income
$961,843
Net Assets
$10,424,478
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $6,135,352
84.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $44,753
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $880,770
12.1%
Other Revenue $225,223
3.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,595,692
41.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,680,670
Total Liabilities $8,256,192
Net Assets $10,424,478
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $611,474
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Micahel S Carbiener (General Manager) $181,750 $0 $0
Mark Mitchell (Golf Course Superintendant) $153,262 $0 $0
Michael L Gonzalez (President) $37,500 $0 $0
David J Castellani (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence J Bouman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Ryberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew A Luckey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey N Newton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard L Rhoden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Shields (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Mccooey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,504,638
Expenses
$6,281,574
Net Income
$223,064
Net Assets
$9,462,635
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,462,227
84.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $16,206
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $744,066
11.4%
Other Revenue $282,139
4.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,580,868
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,218,830
Total Liabilities $8,756,195
Net Assets $9,462,635
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $411,537
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John J Marsh (Former General Manager) $224,203 $0 $0
Mark Mitchell (Golf Superintendent) $135,264 $0 $0
Michael Gonzalez (President) $36,431 $0 $0
Dave Castellani (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence J Bouman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Ryberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Luckey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Newton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Mccooey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Shields (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rhoden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,343,985
Expenses
$5,937,187
Net Income
$406,798
Net Assets
$9,239,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,572,001
87.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $15,602
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $738,670
11.6%
Other Revenue $17,712
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,454,254
41.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,062,176
Total Liabilities $8,822,605
Net Assets $9,239,571
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $406,437
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $336,043

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,700,432
Expenses
$5,732,167
Net Income
$968,265
Net Assets
$8,832,773
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,880,605
87.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $12,670
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $791,578
11.8%
Other Revenue $15,579
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,357,255
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,980,859
Total Liabilities $9,148,086
Net Assets $8,832,773
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $401,331
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $336,043
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John J Marsh (General Manager) $170,473 $0 $0
Mark Mitchell (Golf Superintendent) $123,294 $0 $0
Steve Smith (Former President) $28,889 $0 $0
Michael Gonzalez (President) $8,849 $0 $0
Michael G Sullivan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Castellani (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence J Bouman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Ryberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Luckey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Newton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Stone (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Mccooey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 10, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,687,641
Expenses
$5,795,780
Net Income
$891,861
Net Assets
$7,864,508
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,903,810
88.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,548
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $766,160
11.5%
Other Revenue $14,123
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,246,332
38.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,073,785
Total Liabilities $10,209,277
Net Assets $7,864,508
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $414,550
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $318,944
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John J Marsh (General Manager) $174,578 $0 $0
Mark Mitchell (Golf Superintendent) $132,408 $0 $0
Steve Smith (President) $37,500 $0 $0
Michael G Sullivan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Castellani (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence J Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Burris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis H Ferro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Newton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Stone (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Mccooey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,762,680
Expenses
$5,277,127
Net Income
$485,553
Net Assets
$6,972,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,018,802
87.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $705,747
12.2%
Other Revenue $38,131
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,239,828
42.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,558,396
Total Liabilities $10,585,749
Net Assets $6,972,647
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $230,138
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $375,813
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John J Marsh (General Mana) $164,168 $0 $1,617
John F Davis (Golf Superin) $150,760 $0 $0
Steve Smith (President) $37,500 $0 $0
Michael G Sullivan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Castellani (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence J Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Burris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis H Ferro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Newton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Stone (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Mccooey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,301,799
Expenses
$4,985,794
Net Income
$316,005
Net Assets
$6,487,094
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,665,157
88.0%
Investment Income $10,495
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $10,500
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $612,824
11.6%
Other Revenue $2,823
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,112,876
42.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,422,370
Total Liabilities $8,935,276
Net Assets $6,487,094
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $217,885
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $371,126

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990
Filed on Dec. 24, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,654,266
Expenses
$5,073,665
Net Income
$580,601
Net Assets
$6,171,089
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,059,017
89.5%
Investment Income $9,361
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $582,952
10.3%
Other Revenue $2,936
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,125,740
41.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,564,018
Total Liabilities $9,392,929
Net Assets $6,171,089
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $221,188
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $493,362

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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