SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY
EIN 92-0510304 · Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C. (W99)
What they do
Southern Pickleball Academy Promotes Healthy Youth Development and Stronger Communities Through Pickleball. We Create Opportunities for Physical Activity Skill Development and Positive Social Interaction for All Ages With Emphasis On Youth Engagement. Our Programs Make Pickleball Accessible to Improve Physical Health Mental Wellbeing and Community Cohesion. for Youth We Combine Athletic Instruction With Character Development Teaching Values Like Respect Responsibility and Sportsmanship While Building Confidence and Fitness. for Adults We Organize Competitive Events Promoting Cardiovascular Health Cognitive Stimulation and Social Connection. By Bringing Diverse Community Members Together Around Pickleball We Facilitate Meaningful Connections Across Demographic Boundaries and Promote A Culture of Wellness. Our Tournaments Instructional Offerings and Community Events Create Accessible Pathways to Improved Physical Health Stronger Social Bonds and Enhanced Quality of Life.
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They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.
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ERIC ERLANDSENINSTRUCTOR
LISA BARRETT-JOHNSONINSTRUCTOR
BONNIE ANNE FULGHUMBOARD ADVISOR
CHARLES MILESBOARD MEMBER AND TREASURER
CYNTHIA OGDENBOARD SECRETARY AND FINANCE MANAGER
ELIZABETH EBERHARDBOARD VICE-PRESIDENT AND CO-DIRECTOR
PAUL TURNERBOARD MEMBER
ROBERT FOGLEBOARD PRESIDENT AND CO-DIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2022
- Location
- 404 Key Ave, New Ellenton, SC 29809
- County
- Aiken
- In care of
- Cynthia Ogden
- Primary officer
- Cynthia Ogden, Finance Manager
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C. (W99)
- IRS tax category
- Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C.