ELK RIVER CLUB Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

ELK RIVER CLUB

EIN 56-1379343

What they do

Social Club Providing Recreational Facilities Including Golf, Tennis, Equestrian, Swimming, Fitness, Dining, and Social Activities.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

$97.66spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$2.96in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $257,086 for TONI LITTLETON (GENERAL MANAGER/CFO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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Money in and money out

Revenue$9,071,552

Expenses$8,858,917

Annual surplus $212,635 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

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Revenue$9,071,552

Expenses$8,858,917

Assets$26,257,406

Income$12,209,439

Accounting fees$47,242

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

TONI LITTLETONGENERAL MANAGER/CFO · 60 hrs/week $257,086Base $248,780 · Other $8,306

DAVE AMBROSEDIRECTOR OF GOLF · 50 hrs/week $176,708Base $170,221 · Other $6,487

JOSHUA SMITHGOLF COUSE SUPERINTENDENT · 50 hrs/week $169,089Base $163,140 · Other $5,949

ALEXANDRA BURRISFITNESS DIRECTOR · 50 hrs/week $132,433Base $128,084 · Other $4,349

I WAYAN SUTRIASAEXECUTIVE CHEF · 50 hrs/week $130,147Base $125,195 · Other $4,952

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (14)

TONI LITTLETONGENERAL MANAGER/CFO

DAVE AMBROSEDIRECTOR OF GOLF

JOSHUA SMITHGOLF COUSE SUPERINTENDENT

ALEXANDRA BURRISFITNESS DIRECTOR

I WAYAN SUTRIASAEXECUTIVE CHEF

CHRISTINE BROWNDIRECTOR

GREG BOEHLINGDIRECTOR

GREY WINFIELDDIRECTOR

JAMES PLETTNERDIRECTOR

JOHN CB SMITHVICE PRESIDENT

MARK WRIGHTPRESIDENT

ROBERT HARRISTREASURER

ROBERT HAWTHORNESECRETARY

STEVE HARVILLEDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1986
Location: 1000 Clubhouse Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604
County: Avery
In care of: Toni Littleton
Primary officer: Toni Littleton, Assistant Secretary

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(828) 898-9773

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FORVIS MAZARS LLP