HELVETIA SHARPSHOOTERS SOCIETY
EIN 37-0321049 · Community Recreational Centers (N31)
What they do
The Organization Owns and Maintains A Public Park of 44.88 Acres for The Benefit of The Residents of The City of Highland and Madison County. Board Members and Members of The Organization Maintain and Mow The Park. The Expenses Shown Are for The Maintenance of The Park, Which Includes A Public Swimming Pool That is Leased By The City of Highland for $1 Per Year, and Operated By The City. There Are 3 Pavilions On The Premises, One Large One and Two Smaller Ones That Are Available to The Public At A Nominal Fee. The Organization Has A Close Relationship With The Madison County Fairgrounds Association. The County Fair is Held In The Park. The Fairgrounds Association Has Built Structures In The Park That Are Used for The Annual County Fair. The Organization Also Has A Dance Hall That is Provided to Civic Organizations or Individuals for A Rental Fee. The Food, Bar,and Rental Receipts and Dance Admissions Associated With The Dance Hall Are Included On Form 990-T As Unrelated Business Income
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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
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They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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GARY BARGETZIPRESIDENT
FRED BIRCHERTREASURER
MIKE LENGERMANVICE PRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1969
- Location
- PO BOX 102, HIGHLAND, IL 62249-0102
- County
- Madison
- In care of
- Gary Bargetzi
- Primary officer
- Gary Bargetzi, Secretary
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- April 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- WELLEN TAX SERVICE
- NTEE classification
- Community Recreational Centers (N31)
- IRS tax category
- Community Recreational Centers