Time winding down for nonprofits
For nearly 100 nonprofit organizations throughout Washington County, the clock is ticking.
In Tennessee, there are 360 pages of organizations listed as at risk of losing their tax-exempt status because they have failed to submit required returns for 2007, 2008, and 2009, which are necessary under the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
That number includes at least 98 Washington County nonprofit groups, now in danger of losing that tax status unless they take action soon. Dan Boone, spokesman for the IRS, said there are 9,300 groups in Tennessee at risk.
Losing exempt status can impact their charitable work and their donors potential tax deductions, Boone said. For most of the organizations, getting back into compliance can be as simple as filling out a 10-minute form online.
According to the IRS website, the groups can easily keep their status by filing returns by Oct. 15 under a one-time relief program.
Two types of relief are available for small exempt organizations a filing extension for the smallest groups required to file Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard), and a voluntary compliance program (VCP for small organizations eligible to file (Form 990-EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax.
Small organizations required to file Form 990-N need to go the IRS website, supply the eight information items called for on the form, and electronically file it by Oct. 15. That will bring them back into compliance.
For those under the VCP, tax-exempt organization eligible to file Form 990-EZ must file their delinquent annual information returns by Oct. 15 and pay a compliance fee.
Roger Phillips, administrative fire chief for Fall Branch Volunteer Fire Department, said he was shocked to learn that the department was on the list.
I was not aware of this, he said.
Phillips said he had seen a list of organizations from the Tennessee Commerce and Insurance, but didnt spot his organizations name.
It was a long list, he said. But I went through looking for anything labeled Fall Branch.
Turns out, the department was listed at The Fall Branch Volunteer Fire Department, and Phillips missed the name.
Since I had already looked at the list and didnt see our name, I thought everything was fine, he said. Thats how I missed it.
If an organization loses its exemption, it will have to reapply with the IRS to regain its tax-exempt status. Any income received between the revocation and the renewal of their exempt status may be taxable.
For the Sulphur Springs PTO, the move to file the paperwork is a no-brainer.
We only became aware of this a couple of weeks ago, said PTO President Kristen Fuller, adding that she wasnt notified until after school started.
We got something in the mail and were going to forward that on to the treasurer so we can get this taken care of, she said.
62-1773307 176TH ASSOCIATION PO BOX 5130 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-5130
62-1820694 A SPLASH OF PANACHE IN EDUCATION & TRAINING 514 WILSON AVE JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-6158
36-3402119 ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA HONOR MEDICAL SOCIETY
115 EAST TENN STATE UNIV QUILLEN
PO BOX 70571 JOHNSON CITY TN 37614-1708
62-6047393 ALPHA XI DELTA FRATERNITY BLDG CORP OF JOHNSON
CITY
2501 LARKSPUR DR JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-2420
62-6075166 ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC
JOHNSON CITY TN
228 UNION CHURCH RD JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-4714
62-6063788 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS ACCIDENT BENEFIT
ASSOCIATION 365 NE TENNESSEE
PO BOX 1212 JOHNSON CITY TN 37605-1212
62-6063284 APPALACHIAN GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL TRUST 207 MOCKINGBIRD LN JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-3137
62-1597229 APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN MINISTRY 703 E JACKSON BLVD JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-1426
62-0929469 APPALACHIAN REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS
INC
PO BOX 600 JOHNSON CITY TN 37605-0600
20-3420933 BENT OAKS FORGE INC 259 MUDDY FORK RD JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-4813
31-1510290 BIBLE CHRISTIAN CALL CAMP INC 126 MEADOW CT GRAY TN 37615-4276
58-1502642 BIRTHRIGHT OF JOHNSON CITY TENNESSEE INC 316 1/2 EAST MAIN ST JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-5702
62-6042520 BOONES CREEK BRETHREN CEMETARY 122 BART GREEN DR GRAY TN 37615-4608
62-1820284 BOYD FOUNDATION PO BOX 4615 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-4615
62-6052049 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMENS CLUB LOCAL JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-0000
62-1357500 CARTER CROSSING GLEN ECHO POOL ASSOCIATION INC 3313 STREET DR JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-2783
62-1818949 CELTIC AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE 1503 STRAWBERRY LN JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-7779
14-1946747 COUNTRY DANCE & SONG SOCIETY INC
HISTORIC JONESBOROUGH DANCE SOCIETY
542 BACON BRANCH RD JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-6436
23-7152054 DAIRY HERD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE
WASHINGTON COUNTY
206 W MAIN ST JONESBORO TN 37659-1230
58-1587960 DAVID E WALKER TRACK FOUNDATION INC 3 OGLEWOOD CIR JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-7614
62-0181845 DILLOW-TAYLOR BURIAL ASSN INC PO BOX 98 JONESBORO TN 37659-0098
31-1137979 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
60 STATE TROOPER LODGE
PO BOX 34 FALL BRANCH TN 37656-0034
23-7638830 FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS PRINCE HALL GRAND MSTRS
CONFERENCE OF AMERICA PROSPECT LODGE 54
LOCAL JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-0000
23-7283368 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
284 DAVID CROCKETT
684 OLD STATE RD 34 JONESBORO TN 37659-0000
62-1857901 GOODMAN FAMILY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 103 SPRINGVIEW DR GRAY TN 37615-3362
62-1746834 GRAY COMMUNITY YOUTH FOOTBALL INC 151 ELMER WALKER RD JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-3149
58-1628975 GRAY MEMORIAL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 357 BOONESBORO RD GRAY TN 37615-4206
32-0035167 GROW MINISTRIES INC 4100 N ROAN ST STE 206 JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-1103
62-1486618 H I V NETWORK INC PO BOX 70645 JOHNSON CITY TN 37614-1702
58-1637350 HE IS FAITHFUL THAT PROMISED MINISTRIES PO BOX 4177 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-4177
62-1872626 HEALTHINTERFAITHSERVICES OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE 2109 HICKORY SPRINGS RD JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-7702
55-0670059 HELPING HAND FAITH OUTREACH INC PO BOX 5301 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-5301
59-1711469 HERES LIFE QUAD CITIES INC TERM PO BOX 1996 JOHNSON CITY TN 37605-199662-6402436
HERITAGE MASTER CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE TRUST –
KENTUCKY
PO BOX 3007 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-3007
20-4175941 HIGHER MINISTRIES INC 3406 STONERIDGE DR JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-2181
62-1191318 HILLTOPPER SPORTS CLUB BOX 4499 CRS JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-4499
58-1342933 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
JOHNSON CITY
163 VINES DR JONESBORO TN 37659-5640
58-1574831 JOHN SEVIER CHAPTER AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BANKING FIRST AMERICAN BANK 208
SUNSET DR
JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-0000
23-7521476 JOHNSON CITY CHAPTER 622 WOMEN OF THE MOOSE
622
PO BOX 3924 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-3924
23-7063570 JOHNSON CITY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
L1791 JOHNSON CITY
PO BOX 4540 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-4540
62-1580025 JOHNSON CITY POLICE ASSOCIATION L45 PO BOX 3828 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-3828
58-1429866 JOHNSON CITY WASHINGTON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 3203 HANOVER RD JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-1463
45-0464578 JOHNSON CITY YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC 5 COX FARM CT JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-2188
23-7328866 JONESBORO RESCUE SQUAD PO BOX 361 JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-0361
58-1897328 JONESBOROUGH TRADERS GUILD INC PO BOX 636 JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-0636
58-1837122 KROUSE FAMILY CEMETERY TRUST FUND 1069 W OAKLAND AVE JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-2120
62-1843404 LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL INC
JOHNSON CITY MORNING
405 E HOLSTON AVE JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-4009
23-7122342 MAGNAVOX COMPANY OF TENNESSEE JOHNSON CITY
ACTIVITIES CLUB INC T
PO BOX 1217 JOHNSON CITY TN 37605-1217
62-1273761 MAYFAIR CLUB INC 613 SEISURE LANE JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-0000
58-1399426 MICHAEL OAKS EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION 311 BERKLEY CT JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-5517
58-1475674 MILLER FAMILY CEMETERY TRUST FUND
SIMMONS DESSIE L TTEE
500 HILLRISE BLVD JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-4022
58-1485305 MILLERCREST MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES 134 W MARKET ST JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-6255
62-1113386 MISSIONS FOR CHRIST RT 3 BOX 278 JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-9803
58-1435449 MORAL ACTION LEAGUE INC PO BOX 3561 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-3561
62-6046938 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS
1110 JOHNSON CITY TENNESSEE
530 E MAIN ST JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-4881
62-6074230 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS
3552 JONESBORO TENNESSEE
610 E MAIN ST JONESBORO TN 37659-1518
80-0025099 NATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH ASSOC
TENNESSEE CHAPTER
508 W OAKLAND AVE JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-1671
23-7269825 NATIONAL SOCIETY SOUTHERN DAMES OF AMERICA EAST
TENNESSEE SOCIETY
1215 RIDGEWAY RD JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-3348
59-1743764 NEW WORLD MINISTRIES RT 14 BOX 447 JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-9814
58-1451170 NEWCOMERS CLUB OF JOHNSON CITY TENNESSEE
INCORPORATED
PO BOX 1841 JOHNSON CITY TN 37605-1841
20-1241544 OFF THE STREET 234 N GILMER PARK JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-3855
23-7383302 OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY INC THETA ZETA EAST TENNESSEE STATE
UNIVERSITY
JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-0000
62-1360689 ONE-PLUS INCORPORATED 2100 N GREENWOOD DR JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-7029
20-5123964 OPERATION INDIGENOUS LEADER 105 KEEVIEW CT JOHNSON CITY TN 37615-4265
62-1796969 PET PALS 576 BUTCHERTOWN RD FALL BRANCH TN 37656-2234
52-1595050 PHI RHO SIGMA MEDICAL SOCIETY
CHI EPSILON ALPHA CHAPTER
EAST TN STATE UNIV COLLEGE
OF MED
JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-0000
62-1803137 PIONEER SHOOTERS JUNIOR BASKETBALL ASSOC 346 WASHINGTON COLLEGE STA
RD
LIMESTONE TN 37681-2663
58-1363594 PTA TENNESSEE CONGRESS OF PARENTS & TEACHERS INC
NORTHSIDE ELEM SCHOOL PTA
1000 N ROAN ST JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-4616
62-1429810 REGION 1 FOOTBALL OFFICIALS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
BOWL
2112 N ROAN STE 501 JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-2519
23-7209207 SIGMA NU FRATERNITY
THETA CHI
519 W PINE ST E TENNESSEE
UNIV
JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-6625
20-1623593 SIGMA PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY INC
TN GAMMA CHAPTER
719 W MAPLE ST JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-6507
62-1341542 SOUTHERN MIDGET RACING ASSOCIATION INC PO BOX 3275 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-3275
62-1226931 STATE OF FRANKLIN ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY PO BOX 181 FALL BRANCH TN 37656-0181
30-0364972 STEVEN L HILL CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST
STEVEN L HILL TTEE
10 SWADLEY PL 807 SWADLEY
RD
JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-0000
62-1619493 STREETFIRE YOUTH MINISTRIES 2010 HERITAGE PL JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-7771
30-0315674 SULPHUR SPRING PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION 1518 GRAY STATION ROAD JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-4318
62-1725749 SULPHUR SPRINGS BOOSTERS 240 HORSESHOE BEND RD JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-4508
58-1460032 SUN & SHIELD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY INC PO BOX 1811 JOHNSON CITY TN 37605-1811
58-2054212 TENNESSEE BALET THEATRE PO BOX 1571 JOHNSON CITY TN 37605-1571
62-1211617 TENNESSEE CLAIMS ASSOCIATION PO BOX 3862 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-3862
91-1810366 TENNESSEE FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION INC
WASHINGTON COUNTY FOSTER CARE ASSOC
317 ARCHER RD JONESBOROUGH TN 37659-6846
58-1521922 TENNESSEE ROUNDTABLE ISSUES AND ANSWERS INC PO BOX 3561 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-3561
62-1291137 THE FALL BRANCH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PO BOX 84 FALL BRANCH TN 37656-0084
58-1815687 THE GENERAL MILLS EMPLOYEES CLUB OF JOHNSON CITY
TENNESSEE INC
500 W WALNUT ST JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-6618
62-1708912 TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
9716 NORTHEAST ADVANCED TOASTMASTER
2027 NORTH LN JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-3016
20-1335974 TRAILBLAZER QUARTERBACK CLUB 117 OVALWOOD DR GRAY TN 37615-4131
68-0578187 TRI-CITIES WOODTURNERS INC 2010 NORTHWOOD DR JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-3225
62-1250744 TRI-CITY ACADEMY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 1264 MILLIGAN HWY JOHNSON CITY TN 37601-5569
23-7622242 UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS OF AMERICA
552 JOHNSON CITY COUNCIL
1916 SUNDALE RD JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-3026
32-0169519 UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS INC
80462 GREATER JOHNSON CITY AREA
1701 SCENIC DR JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-7254
58-1685319 VA CENTER EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF MTN HOME
TENNESSEE
PO BOX 122 MOUNTAIN HOME TN 37684-0122
58-1528964 VOLUNTEER-JOHNSON CITY INC PO BOX 1443 JOHNSON CITY TN 37605-1443
62-1281889 WASHINGTON CNTY QUALITY EDUC SUPPORT TOMORROW
QUEST FOUNDATION
405 W COLLEGE ST JONESBORO TN 37659-1009
62-1697598 WASHINGTON CO SALT COUNCIL 1808 BROOK HOLLOW RD JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-7602
62-1800854 WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION INC PO BOX 5503 JOHNSON CITY TN 37602-5503
62-1584302 WINGS MINISTRIES 173 WINDSONG DR GRAY TN 37615-3212