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Leroy Springs & Company Inc

EIN 57-0344121 · Fort Mill, SC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$24.1 million
Spending
$23.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
10.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
812
Volunteers
145
Highest pay
$314,313, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 44 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $19.9 million spent. 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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1953.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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