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South County News

  • Schoolcraft, MI
  • Tax-exempt since July 2014
  • EIN: 61-1713578

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$199k (2023)

Expenses
$216k (2023)

Total Assets
$109k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$85.8k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$199,345
Expenses
$215,548
Net Income
-$16,203
Net Assets
$23,470
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,000
18.1%
Program Services $163,345
81.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $109,230
Total Liabilities $85,760
Net Assets $23,470
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sheri Freeland (Trustee) $35,474 $0
Justin Gibson (Trustee) $29,496 $0
Kathy Forsythe (Trustee) $19,800 $0
Wes Schmitt (Secretary/Tr) $13,200 $0
Bob Ball (President) $8,525 $0
Steve Ellis (Trustee) $1,320 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 7, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$189,229
Expenses
$191,017
Net Income
-$1,788
Net Assets
$39,673
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,000
15.9%
Program Services $159,229
84.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,732
Total Liabilities $77,059
Net Assets $39,673
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sheri Freeland (Trustee) $32,672 $0
Justin Gibson (Trustee) $25,690 $0
Kathy Forsythe (Trustee) $18,000 $0
Wes Schmitt (Secretary/Tr) $12,000 $0
Bob Ball (President) $6,250 $0
Steve Ellis (Trustee) $1,000 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 23, 2023

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$160,629
Expenses
$169,064
Net Income
-$8,435
Net Assets
$41,461
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,000
14.9%
Program Services $136,629
85.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,491
Total Liabilities $66,030
Net Assets $41,461
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sheri Freeland (Trustee) $30,655 $0
Justin Gibson (Trustee) $21,387 $0
Kathy Forsythe (Trustee) $18,000 $0
Wes Schmitt (Secretary/Tr) $12,000 $0
Bob Ball (President) $6,000 $0
Steve Ellis (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 3, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$147,135
Expenses
$160,392
Net Income
-$13,257
Net Assets
$49,896
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,000
16.3%
Program Services $123,120
83.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,629
Total Liabilities $55,733
Net Assets $49,896
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sheri Freeland (Trustee) $28,866 $0
Justin Gibson (Trustee) $20,650 $0
Wes Schmitt (Secretary/Tr) $12,000 $0
Kathy Forsythe (Trustee) $9,550 $0
Sue Moore (Past Preside) $6,000 $0
Bob Ball (President) $4,490 $0
Linda Lane (Trustee) $500 $0
Steve Ellis (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 13, 2021

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

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$155,554
Expenses
$145,110
Net Income
$10,444
Net Assets
$63,153
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,279
16.3%
Program Services $130,275
83.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,435
Total Liabilities $36,282
Net Assets $63,153
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sheri Freeland (Trustee) $27,564 $0
Sue Moore (President) $12,000 $0
Wes Schmitt (Secretary/Tr) $12,000 $0
Bob Ball (Trustee) $2,640 $0
Linda Lane (Trustee) $350 $0
Steve Ellis (Trustee) $300 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 27, 2020

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$134,963
Expenses
$126,325
Net Income
$8,638
Net Assets
$52,709
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,000
20.7%
Program Services $106,963
79.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,746
Total Liabilities $28,037
Net Assets $52,709
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sue Moore (President) $12,000 $0
Wes Schmitt (Secretary/Tr) $12,000 $0
Bob Ball (Trustee) $2,640 $0
Steve Ellis (Trustee) $1,200 $0
Linda Lane (Trustee) $1,000 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 25, 2019

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$122,519
Expenses
$124,405
Net Income
-$1,886
Net Assets
$44,071
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,000
19.6%
Program Services $98,519
80.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,439
Total Liabilities $25,368
Net Assets $44,071
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sue Moore (President) $12,000 $0
Wes Schmitt (Secretary/Tr) $12,000 $0
Rob Ball (Trustee) $2,640 $0
Steve Ellis (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda Lane (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 30, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$131,112
Expenses
$123,501
Net Income
$7,611
Net Assets
$45,957
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,000
18.3%
Program Services $107,112
81.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,369
Total Liabilities $16,412
Net Assets $45,957
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sue Moore (President) $21,000 $0
Wes Schmitt (Secretary/Tr) $21,000 $0
Bob Ball (Trustee) $2,750 $0
Steve Ellis (Trustee) $1,500 $0
Linda Lane (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$118,613
Expenses
$107,702
Net Income
$10,911
Net Assets
$38,346
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,600
18.2%
Program Services $97,013
81.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,049
Total Liabilities $34,703
Net Assets $38,346
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sue Moore (President) $9,000 $0
Wes Schmitt (Secretary/Tr) $9,000 $0
Bob Ball (Trustee) $2,420 $0
Steve Ellis (Trustee) $1,200 $0
Linda Lane (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 25, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$95,746
Expenses
$81,807
Net Income
$13,939
Net Assets
$27,435
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,000
18.8%
Program Services $77,746
81.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,620
Total Liabilities $13,185
Net Assets $27,435
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sue Moore (President) $0 $0
Wes Schmitt (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0
Steve Ellis (Trustee) $0 $0
Bob Ball (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 21, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$42,272
Expenses
$28,776
Net Income
$13,496
Net Assets
$13,496
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,000
21.3%
Program Services $33,272
78.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,289
Total Liabilities $8,793
Net Assets $13,496

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990-EZ

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

PDF

About This Data

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Which Organizations Are Here?

Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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