2025-11-13T07:29:18-06:00 2024-12-31 570145000 THE SPRINGS COMPANY PO Box 1449 Fort Mill SC 29716 990 2024-01-01 570344121 Leroy Springs & Company Inc LERO 8035471000 PO Box 1209 Fort Mill SC 29716 Deborah L Kiggans CFO 8034164598 2025-11-12 1 0 Suzanne M Harnois P01230042 8035478920 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z John Gordon PO Box 1209 Fort Mill SC 29716 25881813 0 X www.leroysprings.com X 1938 SC The organization, effectively lessening the burdens of government, provides and operates facilities and open space in order to promote the physical and mental health and wellness of the community and foster positive community values. Its high quality, affordable programs provide opportunities for all to enjoy recreational, educational, and community activities, while preserving and interpreting local history and encouraging environmental stewardship. Though we expect our programs to most benefit the inhabitants of Fort Mill Township and Lancaster and Chester counties, we welcome all to enjoy our facilities and programs. 7 6 812 145 0 0 1922312 1197811 18253637 19540788 2634562 1433151 1932200 1949860 24742711 24121610 0 0 0 0 11337592 13022811 0 0 524623 9071761 10194037 20409353 23216848 4333358 904762 107981846 112172607 2544852 3255202 105436994 108917405 X The Corporation, effectively lessening the burdens of government, provides and operates facilities and open space in order to promote the physical and mental health and wellness of the community and foster positive community values. Its high quality, affordable programs provide opportunities for all to enjoy recreational, educational, and community activities, while preserving and interpreting local history and encouraging environmental stewardship. Though we expect our programs to most benefit the inhabitants of Fort Mill Township and Lancaster and Chester counties, we welcome all to enjoy our facilities and programs. 0 0 19893385 21358218 Leroy Springs & Company, Inc. was incorporated on November 10, 1938, under the laws of the state of South Carolina as an eleemosynary corporation. The Corporation, effectively lessening the burdens of government, provides and operates facilities and open space in order to promote the physical and mental health and wellness of the community and foster positive community values. Its high quality,affordable programs provide opportunities for all to enjoy recreational, educational, and community activities, while preserving and interpreting local history and encouraging environmental stewardship. Though we expect our programs to mostly benefit the inhabitants of Fort Mill Township and Lancaster and Chester counties, we welcome all to enjoy our facilities and programs.Summary of Participation in Activities=============================================================Anne Springs Close GreenwayAttendance 290,127 (includes hiking, trail running, mountain biking, equestrian activities, dog walking, kayaking, fishing, camping, picnics, community events, education and recreation programs, camps, and facility rental participation)Anne Springs Close GreenwayHiking 132,871Dog Park 32,933Dog Walking 26,735Youth Program 34,609Biking 11,382Other 23,701Greenway Canteen 13,140Children's Farm & Stables 11,391Community Garden 1,109Day Riding 595Fishing 1,240Photography 421FLYERS Afterschool program (January - May) - 784 Average Kids Per DayFLYERS Afterschool program (August - December) 812 Average Kids Per DayAfterschool on the Greenway (January - May) 81 Average Kids Per DayAfterschool on the Greenway (August - December) - 93 Average Kids Per DayASCG Nature Based Preschool (January - May) 51 Average Kids Per DayASCG Nature Based Preschool (August - December) 55 Average Kids Per DayASCG Summer Camp - 2,816FLYERS Summer Camp 2,9842024 Golf RoundsFort Mill Golf Club 60,196Springfield Golf Club 50,578Lancaster Golf Club 35,788Chester Golf Club 42,427 19893385 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 66 0 1 812 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 6 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 SC X X Debbie Kiggans 8035471004 2201 Old Nation Road Fort Mill SC 29715 Elliott S Close Director, Chairman of the 0.10 X X 0 0 0 R Alexander Sullivan Vice President & Secretary 0.10 X X 0 0 0 HW Close Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 W Dehler Hart Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 Andy Kane Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 D Peyton Worley Vice President & Treasurer 0.10 X X 0 0 0 John Gordon President & CEO 40.00 X X 286523 0 27790 Kristina Burke Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 Cheryl P Gall Vice President, Human Reso 40.00 X 107019 0 12415 Deborah L Kiggans CFO 40.00 X 186293 0 28530 Lindsey Arnautovic Vice President, Operations 40.00 X 132419 0 19789 Cal Williams Director of Golf 40.00 X 136048 0 20007 Roger Hall Atkinson General Manager - Chester Golf Club 40.00 X 106283 0 18221 Elizabeth Bowers Communications and Advancement Director 40.00 X 102749 0 17769 1057334 0 144521 7 0 1 0 Knight's Lawn Care Inc 1569 Flat Creek Rd Lancaster SC 29720 Landscape Services 287410 Lee Construction Company of the Carolina 633 Eagleton Downs Dr Pineville NC 28134 Bridge Work 187690 Better Baseball LLC 132 Carruth Dr SE Marietta GA 30060 Range Poles and Netting Installation 148875 Crabtree Carpentry 7168 Crabtree Rd Spruce Pine NC 28777 Springmaid Mountain Renovations 135384 Black Diamond Trail Design Inc 1155 Lawing Dr China Grove NC 28023 Mountain Bike Skill Park 132916 5 171700 1026111 184480 1197811 Recreation Fees 713990 19540788 19540788 19540788 429075 429075 967323 188298 0 151545 967323 36753 1004076 36753 967323 404262 171700 235079 169183 169183 3154256 1373579 1780677 1780677 24121610 21358218 0 1565581 472816 447924 24892 10164621 9089076 860638 214907 504093 289096 207347 7650 1080292 843399 212337 24556 800989 685157 102137 13695 84300 84300 5900 1294 4606 11400 11400 601470 212725 379034 9711 309167 284564 15583 9020 1605916 1580997 11118 13801 123922 85804 38118 479554 470466 7495 1593 80923 63726 15135 2062 70728 41147 28509 1072 25166 11184 13982 2123284 1961544 161740 767988 687867 77959 2162 Repairs & Maintenance 2343400 2283346 53643 6411 Special Activities 1209379 1016991 0 192388 Telecommunications 154278 131143 23135 0 Administrative Services 139993 98755 40535 703 57269 55104 2165 23216848 19893385 2798840 524623 4592966 2782817 1545573 1455582 1538676 1292332 284212 266443 212315 252122 88793972 21379279 66240576 67414693 708343 2069868 32704810 36503875 154375 134875 107981846 112172607 1073576 1816396 1471276 1438806 2544852 3255202 X 84661094 88310661 20775900 20606744 105436994 108917405 107981846 112172607 X 904762 2766037 -62191 -128196 X 0 0 0 X 1243029 8056906 2057176 1745647 995445 14098203 11823449 17323988 17953838 20546547 21928093 89575915 13066478 25380894 20011014 22292194 22923538 103674118 500603 6377393 826350 139162 20334 7863842 0 500603 6377393 826350 139162 20334 7863842 95810276 245741 186934 231515 384674 429075 1477939 245741 186934 231515 384674 429075 1477939 357767 221170 269463 321367 345233 1515000 13669986 25788998 20511992 22998235 23697846 106667057 0.89820 0.80430 0.01390 0.01310 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12, Explanation of Other Income: Corporate Partnerships - 2020 Amount: $ 357,767. 2021 Amount: $ 221,170. 2022 Amount: $ 269,463. 2023 Amount: $ 321,367. 2024 Amount: $ 345,233. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 39051773 1079 4170045 42800875 36336799 126675 2588299 39051773 40415656 520730 -4599587 36336799 33129566 4901000 2385090 40415656 31279296 100000 2909270 1159000 33129566 0.47000 0.53000 0.00000 1 0 51144210 51144210 12769230 6479741 6289489 133462 121415 12047 12888659 7340547 5548112 11858411 7437576 4420835 67414693 ASC Greenway Endowment Portfolio 36503875 F 36503875 Deferred Income 872237 Deferred Compensation 316857 Lease Liability 249712 1438806 Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Goods Sold - Form 990, Line 10b Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Deferred Compensation X Taste of Fort Mill 130188 40000 90188 28159 Boil & Brew 117738 45000 72738 46117 2 328036 86700 241336 160804 575962 171700 404262 235080 235080 169182 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 John Gordon President & CEO 248923 0 35000 0 2600 0 0 0 27790 0 314313 0 0 0 Deborah L Kiggans CFO 186293 0 0 0 0 0 6288 0 22242 0 214823 0 0 0 Cal Williams Director of Golf 133448 0 0 0 2600 0 0 0 20007 0 156055 0 0 0 Lindsey Arnautovic Vice President, Operations 132419 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19789 0 152208 0 0 0 X 2 6664 FMV X Discounts 1 40593 FMV 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The governing body consists of eight members which have voting rights on matters regarding any amendments to the corporation's Certificate of Incorporation, dissolution/liquidation of corporation, amendment/repeal of any provision of certain articles in bylaws, election of new members, dispositions of interests in real property, and/or the aquisition of real estate for recreation and/or preservation. The body also consists of seven directors (two of which are also members) who have voting rights on the general management of the affairs of the corporation. In addition, three directors make up the Executive Committee which has immediate charge, management, and control of the business affairs and charitable activities of the corporation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 The late Anne S. Close, former Chairman Emeritus, is the grandmother of W. Dehler Hart and the mother of the following members and/or directors: Crandall C. Bowles, Member Frances A. Close, Member Leroy S. Close, Member Patricia (Gracie) Close, Member Elliott S. Close, Director & Member H.W. Close, Director & Member Derick S. Close, Member Katherine A. Close, Member Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The number of members of the corporation will not be more than eight. Current members include the following: Crandall C. Bowles, Member Frances A. Close, Member Leroy S. Close, Member Patricia (Gracie) Close, Member Elliott S. Close, Director & Member H.W. Close, Director & Member Derick S. Close, Member Katherine A. Close, Member Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The governing body consists of eight members which have voting rights on matters regarding any amendments to the corporation's Certificate of Incorporation, dissolution/liquidation of corporation, amendment/repeal of any provision of certain articles in bylaws, election of new members, dispositions of interests in real property, and/or the aquisition of real estate for recreation and/or preservation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Committee. Each committee member receives a copy of the tax return and must approve it on an individual basis before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a) has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy; b) has read and understands the policy; c) has agreed to comply with the policy; and d) understands the organization is charitible and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The reviews shall include determining whether compensation arrangements are reasonable and whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 John Gordon, CEO, Debbie Kiggans, CFO, and Cheri Gall, Director - HR is reviewed and approved by a compensation committee lead by an independent board director in which comparability data is used. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 www.Guidestar.org Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Upon request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Investment Income not recorded in Books -129,484. Gain/Loss on Sale of Assets 1,288. The Springs Close Foundation Inc PO Box 1449 Fort Mill SC 29716 570426344 Provide grants for other charitable & governmental organizations. SC 501(c)(3) PF N/A 0 Clear Springs Land Co LLC 1343 Broadcloth St Suite 201 Fort Mill SC 29715 582371445 Real Estate SC N/A 0 0 Springland Associates LLC PO Box 1449 Fort Mill SC 29716 570813311 Real Estate SC N/A 0 0 CFREP #2 PO Box 1449 Fort Mill SC 29716 570902454 Real Estate SC N/A 0 0 The Springs Company PO Box 1449 Fort Mill SC 29716 570145000 Holding SC S 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 The Springs Close Foundation Inc C FMV