Liabilities / Assets
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Chicora Foundation Inc
EIN 57-0774537 • 501(c)3 • Columbia, SC
Profile
Historical research & publications
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.01x
Liabilities / Revenue
84th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
6th percentile
Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
40th percentile
Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
13th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$119,109
Down $13,400 (-10%) from 2024
Liabilities
Down$938
Down $2,075 (-69%) from 2024
Net Assets
Down$118,171
Down $11,325 (-8.7%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$6,931
Down $13,444 (-66%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$24,722
Down $20,104 (-45%) from 2024
Net Income
Up-$17,791
Up $6,660 (+27%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $119,109
- Liabilities
- $938
- Net assets
- $118,171
- Revenue
- $6,931
- Expenses
- $24,722
- Net income
- -$17,791
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Oct 23, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $6,931
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Historical research & publications
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological and historical research and publication, museum support and preservation programs, educational programs and public outreach | - | $24,361 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Trinkley | Director | FT | $0 | - | - |
| Linda Boger-Norton | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Dory Herman-Sample | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Chicora Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 57-0774537
- Phone
- 8037876910
- Address
- PO Box 8664, Columbia, SC 29202
Signing Officer
- Name
- Michael Trinkley
- Title
- Director
- Signed
- 2025-10-23
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- The Hobbs Group PA
- Address
- 1704 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Preparer
- Will Stevens CPA
- Phone
- 8037990555
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Other Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $2477”
Other Expenses.1009
“Depreciation $337”
Other Expenses.1012
“Insurance $7735”
Other Expenses.1
“Storage $3663”
Other Expenses.2
“Dues, Subscriptions, Ticket $2884”
Other Expenses.3
“Internet Service $2391”
Other Expenses.4
“Bank Service Charge $997”
Other Expenses.5
“Automobile Expense $525”
Other Expenses.6
“Meals and Entertainment $472”
Other Expenses.7
“Taxes $82”
Other Expenses.8
“Telephone $55”
Other Expenses.9
“Late Fees $7”
Other Assets.1001
“Automobiles - Beginning $8158 Automobiles - Ending $8158”
Other Assets.1003
“Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1460 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $1123”
Other Assets.1
“Library - Beginning $375 Library - Ending $375”
Total Liabilities.1001
“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1369 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0”
Total Liabilities.1
“Payroll & related liabilities - Beginning $300 Payroll & related liabilities - Ending $300”
Total Liabilities.2
“Overdraft and other payables - Beginning $457 Overdraft and other payables - Ending $456”
Total Liabilities.3
“Credit Card - Beginning $887 Credit Card - Ending $182”
Raw XML Appendix183 raw XML fields
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | Michael Trinkley |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 8037876910 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | PO Box 8664 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Columbia |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | SC |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 29202 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 122516 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 109453 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -17791 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 3097 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 132509 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 119109 |
| IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 6931 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 3431 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 129496 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 118171 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 129496 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 118171 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 40.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Michael Trinkley |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | Linda Boger-Norton |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | Dory Herman-Sample |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Director |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Board Member |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Board Member |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 9993 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 9656 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 6466 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 21625 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | Historical research & publications |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 3500 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | Archaeological and historical research and publication, museum support and preservation programs, educational programs and public outreach |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 24361 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | SC |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 3013 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 938 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 24722 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 24361 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 6931 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | www.chicora.org |
| IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years509Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 7787 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 1823 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 6295 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 15905 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 15614 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 62005 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 43373 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 120992 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 7787 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 1823 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 6295 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 15905 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 247 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 247 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt | 0 | 120992 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 15614 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 62005 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 43373 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 120992 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 23401 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 63828 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 49915 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 137144 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Office Expenses $2477 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Depreciation $337 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Insurance $7735 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Storage $3663 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Dues, Subscriptions, Ticket $2884 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Internet Service $2391 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Bank Service Charge $997 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | Automobile Expense $525 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | Meals and Entertainment $472 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | Taxes $82 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 10 | Telephone $55 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 11 | Late Fees $7 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 12 | Automobiles - Beginning $8158 Automobiles - Ending $8158 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 13 | Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1460 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $1123 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 14 | Library - Beginning $375 Library - Ending $375 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 15 | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1369 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 16 | Payroll & related liabilities - Beginning $300 Payroll & related liabilities - Ending $300 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 17 | Overdraft and other payables - Beginning $457 Overdraft and other payables - Ending $456 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 18 | Credit Card - Beginning $887 Credit Card - Ending $182 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Other Expenses.1002 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Other Expenses.1009 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Other Expenses.1012 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Other Expenses.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Other Expenses.2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Other Expenses.3 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Other Expenses.4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Other Expenses.5 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 8 | Other Expenses.6 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 9 | Other Expenses.7 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 10 | Other Expenses.8 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 11 | Other Expenses.9 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 12 | Other Assets.1001 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 13 | Other Assets.1003 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 14 | Other Assets.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 15 | Total Liabilities.1001 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 16 | Total Liabilities.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 17 | Total Liabilities.2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 18 | Total Liabilities.3 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Michael Trinkley |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | Director |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-10-23 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Chicora Foundation Inc |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | CHIC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 570774537 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 8037876910 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | PO Box 8664 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Columbia |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | SC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 29202 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 570957419 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | The Hobbs Group PA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1704 Laurel Street |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | Columbia |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | SC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 29201 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 8037990555 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | Will Stevens CPA |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-10-27T05:14:54-07:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-07-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2025-06-30 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
Document Assets
No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.