2026-08-11T23:00:16-07:00 2025-12-31 JMD Enterprises and Associates LLC 3000 Custer Road Ste 270 PMB 363 Plano TX 75075 990 2025-01-01 020639020 PLANO AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM PLAN 900 13th Street Plano TX 75074 Dollie Thomas Executive Director 9724237226 2026-05-12 1 Jeanna Davis P03221295 2144572317 2026-05-09 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Dollie Thomas 900 13th Street Plano TX 75074 87104 0 X www.planoafricanamericanmuseum.org X 2002 TX Plano African American Museum's mission is to tell the story of the fortitude it took to endure the hardships of slavery, the commitment to the dream of freedom and the many citizens that helped along the way. Our story is America's history. The museum is housed in a historic home deeded to John and Charity Thornton (a black couple) in the early 1900's at a time when it was impossible for African Americans to own property. The house sits in a historic community in Plano that serves as the first African American community in Plano, TX. 4 0 0 2 0 0 86039 83970 0 3134 0 0 0 0 86039 87104 0 0 0 0 0 2324 0 0 856 61086 69213 61086 71537 24953 15567 137776 157977 0 0 137776 157977 The mission of the Plano African American Museum is to tell the story of the fortitude it took to endure the hardships of slavery, the commitment to the dream of freedom, and the many citizens that helped along the way. Our story is America's story. The museum is a historical home that was once owned by a white woman who deeded the home to John Thornton (a black man) married to Charity Thorton in the late 1800's which was frowned upon but provided the basis for how some African Americans originally acquired homes at that time. The museum (aka Thornton house) is located in a historic African American community in Plano. 0 0 27060 0 0 The most significant exhibit for the museum is the house itself. The museum is housed in a 1 1/2 story Texas Victorian style home built in the late 1800s that has much of the original flooring and walls and includes several pieces of furniture from that time period. The house has the original well in the backyard. The museum houses lots of historic information and photos of pioneers who built the first African American community in Plano once known as Freedman town. The museum hosted exhibits in the historic house as well as conducted tours Tuesday through Saturday and some special events on Mondays. The museum is open throughout the year with closures during the holidays. 16173 0 3134 The Plano African American Museum hosted special programming in 2025 that included a special symposium at the Dallas Historical Society in collaboration with the Webber Family Foundation. A special reception was held at the museum to introduce the presenters and the exhibits that were on display for over a month. PAAM hosted pop-up exhibits on African American Ladies Societies at Willow Bend during International Women's Month. It hosted tiny porch concerts throughout the month at the museum along with a public concert at McCall Plaza in celebration of Black Music Month in June and collaborated with the Douglass Community by hosting Juneteenth events at the museum during the community celebration. When Food Speaks is a cultural food event that PAAM hosted for the past 3 years. Each year the focus is on a different food history, and cultural significance that combines teaching and tastes. In 2025 PAAM highlighted the origin of barbeque combined with a best barbeque competition. This event provides the perfect backdrop for community engagement with the inclusion of vendors who offer unique cultural products and some business services that support the cultural and educational experience. Many participants include families as this is a great opportunity for younger people in the city to learn about history, otherwise not taught in school. They are given an opportunity to experience it firsthand by those who offered personal knowledge. Tickets are sold to the event and totaled 3,134. Tuesday with a book is a weekly after school program that supports children in the local community. Each week children from the Plano Daycare and children who are part of their afterschool program visit the museum where local community leaders read to the children. Local leaders in 2025 included Mayor John Muns, Plano Police Chief Ed Drain, Rev. Isaiah Joshua of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Suzy Jones Executive Director of the Art Centre of Plano and countless other leaders and educators. Tuesday with a book is an opportunity for children to learn about different cultures and build confidence through the love of reading. 15620 0 0 PAAM completed the necessary building improvement to the historical home with an ADA ramp addition. This extension opens the opportunity for the museum to receive guests with disabilities and opens access to diverse populations. This amount also includes needed repairs and maintenance to preserve the historical property and enhance the visitor experience providing an authentic depiction of life in Plano in the late 1800's. 0 0 0 58853 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 X 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 X X Linda Reed 2144027788 PO Box 941481 Plano TX 75094 X Dollie Thomas Director 40 0 X 2324 0 0 Jason Morgan Acting President 1 0 X 0 0 0 Donna Okaro Secretary 1 0 X 0 0 0 Linda Reed Treasurer 3 8 X 0 0 0 2324 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13434 70536 0 83970 When Food Speaks Event 712100 3134 3134 0 0 0 0 0 0 3134 0 0 0 0 0 0 87104 3134 0 0 2324 2324 4050 3038 1012 4231 4231 1388 936 452 12924 12924 118 118 0 Educational and Public Programs 15620 15620 0 0 Exhibits and Collections 8252 8252 0 0 Building Improvement - ADA compliance 14483 14483 0 0 Repairs and Maintenance 5837 1690 4147 0 2310 522 1384 404 71537 58853 11828 856 24953 40995 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116982 0 112823 116982 0 0 0 0 0 137776 157977 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 127078 134956 10698 23021 137776 157977 137776 157977 X 15567 0 0 0 475 4159 X 0 0 0 X 19755 71708 83971 175434 3134 3134 0 0 19755 71708 87105 178568 8000 28000 36000 0 0 8000 28000 0 36000 142568 200 14331 0 14531 0 0 19955 86039 87105 193099 0.73832 0.52327 0 0 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 None RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 X X X Educational purposes 0 0 97500 97500 0 19482 0 19482 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116982 Schedule D, Part III, Line 1 NOTE I - COLLECTIONS AND HISTORICAL TREASURES The Museum maintains collections of historical artifacts, archival materials, furnishings, artwork, and historical treasures related to its mission of preservation, education, and public exhibition. In accordance with industry practice for museums and nonprofit cultural organizations, the collections are not capitalized or reflected as assets on the Statement of Financial Position. These collections are held for public exhibition, education, research, and preservation in furtherance of the Museum's public service mission. The Museum protects and preserves its collections and keeps the items subject to a collections management policy. Any proceeds from the sale or deaccession of collection items are used to acquire other collection items, direct care of collections, or preservation activities consistent with professional museum standards. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in net assets without donor restrictions if purchased with unrestricted assets, or as decreases in donor-restricted net assets if acquired using restricted contributions. Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 The collections, exhibits and events of the Plano African American Museum highlight the history of the African American journey in Plano, TX and across the nation. X 1 5000 Donor 0 0 0 0 Schedule M, Part I, Line 30b The Plano African American Museum received a work of art from the Dallas Housing Authority placed on display for the public. The art piece was a metal and ceramic family tree valued at $5000. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 The Executive Director and the secretary are distant cousins (3rd/4th generation) by marriage. Both of their participation on this board aids the process of telling the history of the community and sharing legacy family narratives. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b Due to the small size of the board, there are no special committees. All decisions are made by the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Upon completion of the 990, the president and treasurer review the return and present it in the board meeting for final approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members are required to update the conflict of interest policy annually to inform the others of any new or existing conflicts. The secretary keeps copies of the signed forms. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The executive director agreed to a stipend of $100 a month for incidentals getting to work and performing the job. The board consented to the executive director receiving additional payment through grants that allow personnel costs for special projects and collections. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 The 990 information is available through the organization's registration on GuideStar. It is also available upon request. The executive director distributes an annual report to museum donors electronically that includes financial information and a copy of the annual report is uploaded on the organization's website. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization's conflict of interest policy is not publicly displayed, but is available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 There is a 4,159 difference in the house value from 2024 and 2025. There is a prior period adjustment of 475 between the two years as well.