Civic Intelligence

The German Friendly Society Of

EIN 57-0168771 • 501(c)4 • Charleston, SC

Profile

The german friednly society is a fraternal organization that contributes funds to local charities and college scholarship programs.

29 Chalmers StreetCharleston, SC 29401

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

74th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$5,400

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

56th percentile

5.4%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

33%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$976,784

Up $50,081 (+5.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$76,929

Up $7,915 (+11%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$899,855

Up $42,166 (+4.9%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Up

$156,679

Up $38,895 (+33%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$118,414

Up $914 (+0.8%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$38,265

Up $37,981 (+13374%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth56th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $621,436Liabilities 2010: $32,968Net Assets 2010: $588,4682010Assets 2011: $623,734Liabilities 2011: $31,948Net Assets 2011: $591,7862011Assets 2012: $655,675Liabilities 2012: $48,219Net Assets 2012: $607,4562012Assets 2013: $674,419Liabilities 2013: $47,090Net Assets 2013: $627,3292013Assets 2014: $664,970Liabilities 2014: $29,684Net Assets 2014: $635,2862014Assets 2015: $732,792Liabilities 2015: $71,957Net Assets 2015: $660,8352015Assets 2016: $724,358Liabilities 2016: $41,492Net Assets 2016: $682,8662016Assets 2017: $793,391Liabilities 2017: $65,065Net Assets 2017: $728,3262017Assets 2018: $772,421Liabilities 2018: $43,917Net Assets 2018: $728,5042018Assets 2019: $848,619Liabilities 2019: $53,816Net Assets 2019: $794,8032019Assets 2020: $877,893Liabilities 2020: $53,416Net Assets 2020: $824,4772020Assets 2021: $957,919Liabilities 2021: $63,628Net Assets 2021: $894,2912021Assets 2022: $898,291Liabilities 2022: $72,901Net Assets 2022: $825,3902022Assets 2023: $926,703Liabilities 2023: $69,014Net Assets 2023: $857,6892023Assets 2024: $976,784Liabilities 2024: $76,929Net Assets 2024: $899,8552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$976,784
Liabilities$76,929
Net Assets$899,855
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth78th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KExpenses 2010: $80,4972010Expenses 2011: $87,5952011Expenses 2012: $104,5252012Revenue 2013: $133,270Expenses 2013: $129,373Net Income 2013: $3,8972013Revenue 2014: $127,581Expenses 2014: $130,231Net Income 2014: -$2,6502014Revenue 2015: $150,562Expenses 2015: $114,295Net Income 2015: $36,2672015Revenue 2016: $147,210Expenses 2016: $136,090Net Income 2016: $11,1202016Revenue 2017: $160,897Expenses 2017: $115,437Net Income 2017: $45,4602017Revenue 2018: $144,595Expenses 2018: $108,803Net Income 2018: $35,7922018Revenue 2019: $143,181Expenses 2019: $119,900Net Income 2019: $23,2812019Revenue 2020: $128,920Expenses 2020: $110,650Net Income 2020: $18,2702020Revenue 2021: $123,013Expenses 2021: $88,615Net Income 2021: $34,3982021Revenue 2022: $106,185Expenses 2022: $114,518Net Income 2022: -$8,3332022Revenue 2023: $117,784Expenses 2023: $117,500Net Income 2023: $2842023Revenue 2024: $156,679Expenses 2024: $118,414Net Income 2024: $38,2652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$156,679
Expenses$118,414
Net Income$38,265
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$976,784
Liabilities
$76,929
Net assets
$899,855
Revenue
$156,679
Expenses
$118,414
Net income
$38,265
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.77$0.77$9.00$1.57$1.18$0.38
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.27$0.69$8.58$1.18$1.18$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.98$0.73$8.25$1.06$1.15$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.58$0.64$8.94$1.23$0.89$0.34
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.78$0.53$8.24$1.29$1.11$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.49$0.54$7.95$1.43$1.20$0.23
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.72$0.44$7.29$1.45$1.09$0.36
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.93$0.65$7.28$1.61$1.15$0.45
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.24$0.41$6.83$1.47$1.36$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.33$0.72$6.61$1.51$1.14$0.36
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.65$0.30$6.35$1.28$1.30$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.74$0.47$6.27$1.33$1.29$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.56$0.48$6.07$1.05
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.24$0.32$5.92$0.88
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.21$0.33$5.88$0.80
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 29, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$166,143
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To make contribution of funds to local charities and college scholarship programs for the german language.

Charitable contributions to various local charities

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$444,123$476,386▲ $32,263
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$352,432$344,769▼ $7,663
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$69,080$94,950▲ $25,870
Inventories for Sale or Use$6,180$5,792▼ $388
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$926,703$976,784▲ $50,081
Other Assets Total$54,888$54,887▼ $1
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$47,350$56,061▲ $8,711
Deferred Revenue$21,664$20,868▼ $796
Total Liabilities$69,014$76,929▲ $7,915
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$857,689$899,855▲ $42,166
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$857,689$899,855▲ $42,166
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$926,703$976,784▲ $50,081

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$344,769$256,657$601,426
Other Assets Org$54,887--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Art EllisSecretaryPT$5,400$5,400
Joseph J EignerTreasurerPT$5,400$5,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Keith FarleyPresident
Robbie StruthersSenior Warden
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$96,625
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$60,054
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$38,265
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$98,781
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$11,633
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$8,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$77,040--$77,040
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$10,800--$10,800
Grants to Domestic Orgs$8,000--$8,000
Depreciation Depletion$7,663--$7,663
Office Expenses$4,695--$4,695
Payroll Taxes$833--$833
Other Expenses$-303--$-303
Total Functional Expenses$118,414$0$0$118,414
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Dues Paid in Advance$48,310
Portrait Advance$7,145
Security Deposits$400
German Heritage Fund$205
Rounding$1
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The organization is limited to 175 members who live within 50 miles of charleston, sc. In addition, there are non resident members, honorary members, and life members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The regular members elect the officers of the society at the annual business meeting held on the third wednesday of january each year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“The elected officers of the society manage the day to day affairs of the society. Their authority is limited by the society's rules. All actions taken by the officers must be approved by the members at the annual business meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A cpa firm prepares the 990, and it is reviewed by the treasurer and approved by the society's officers before being filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The elected officers of the society file written reports annually to the membership at the annual business meeting. During the year the officers monitor all of the activities of the society and report to the president any conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“The compensation for the only paid officers, the secretary,and treasurer are approved by the finance committee during the annual budgeting process and ratified by the general membership at the annual business meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All organizational documents are on file in the south carolina state archives, and can be viewed upon request by the state.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The German Friendly Society of
EIN
57-0168771
Phone
8437233040
Address
29 CHALMERS STREET, CHARLESTON, SC 29401

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph J Eigner
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-05-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph J Eigner
Formed
1766
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
175
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
HRG CPAs LLC
Address
820 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Preparer
James R Swindal CPA
Phone
8438846184
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part III, Line 4: Description of organization'S collections and how it furthers its purpose.

“Oil paintings of former society members. Some dated over 250 years. These painting are hung in the society's hall and used at various time for scholarly research.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE REGULAR MEMBERS ELECT THE OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING HELD ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF JANUARY EACH YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY MANAGE THE DAY TO DAY AFFAIRS OF THE SOCIETY. THEIR AUTHORITY IS LIMITED BY THE SOCIETY'S RULES. ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE OFFICERS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A CPA FIRM PREPARES THE 990, AND IT IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND APPROVED BY THE SOCIETY'S OFFICERS BEFORE BEING FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY FILE WRITTEN REPORTS ANNUALLY TO THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING. DURING THE YEAR THE OFFICERS MONITOR ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SOCIETY AND REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE COMPENSATION FOR THE ONLY PAID OFFICERS, THE SECRETARY,AND TREASURER ARE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS AND RATIFIED BY THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING.
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