LSA ELMS AT TANGLEWOOD INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LSA ELMS AT TANGLEWOOD INC

EIN 26-3735637 · Religion-Related (X)

What they do

Empowered By Christ, We Walk Together With All We Serve.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$93.09spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$16.10of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$1.48in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

0.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $15,848 for KIRBY NICKERSON (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$6,037,647

Expenses$5,620,673

Annual surplus $416,974 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$904,835 · 16.1% of expenses

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Revenue$6,037,647

Expenses$5,620,673

Assets$8,321,976

Income$6,037,647

Contributions$4,120

Management and general$904,835

Stocks and bonds$3,083,287

Accounting fees$18,000

Investing fees$4,430

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KIRBY NICKERSONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 1 hrs/week $15,848Base · Other $15,848

KESHA SMITHCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 1 hrs/week $14,715Base · Other $14,715

TED GOINSPRESIDENT/CEO · 1 hrs/week $13,158Base · Other $13,158

CYNTHIA MCCOYADMINISTRATOR · 1 hrs/week $10,106Base · Other $10,106

KAREN MADDRYSECRETARY · 1 hrs/week $10,047Base · Other $10,047

TONYA HILLIARDADMINISTRATOR · 1 hrs/week $2,364Base · Other $2,364

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (8)

KIRBY NICKERSONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

KESHA SMITHCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

TED GOINSPRESIDENT/CEO

CYNTHIA MCCOYADMINISTRATOR

KAREN MADDRYSECRETARY

TONYA HILLIARDADMINISTRATOR

CARY M GRANTVICE CHAIR

GREGORY HUDGINSCHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1988
Location: PO Box 947, Salisbury, NC 28145
County: Rowan
In care of: Ted Goins
Primary officer: Ted Goins, President / CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(704) 637-2870

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: October 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FORVIS MAZARS LLP
NTEE classification: Religion-Related (X)
IRS tax category: Religion-Related