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Nonprofit · EIN 02-0599904

GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC

Tax-exempt · GARDNER, KS 66030

Financials

$107K$43K2024$94K$46K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$94,274$45,909$48,365$211,705$34,961$176,744
December 31, 2024990-EZ$106,996$42,902$64,094$214,463$86,084$128,379
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$94,274

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$45,909
Program services (functional)
$31,927

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$214,463
Total assets, end of year
$211,705
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,961
Net assets, end of year
$176,744
Cash, savings and investments
$51,328
Land and buildings
$160,377
Gross receipts
$94,274

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHIRLEY BROWN-VANARSDALEPresident0$0
NANCEE RANKINTreasurer0$0
LAURA MCCARTHYVice President0$0
SANDY HAMPTONSecretary0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHIRLEY BROWN-VANARSDALEPresident0$0
NANCEE RANKINTreasurer0$0
LAURA MCCARTHYVice President0$0
SANDY HAMPTONSecretary0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 442, GARDNER, KS 66030-0442
In care of
% KAREN ANGELL
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
204 W MAIN ST, GARDNER KS 66030
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
SHIRLEY BROWN VAN ARSDALE, 204 W MAIN ST, GARDNER KS 66030
Signed the 990-EZ
NANCY RANKIN, Treasurer
Phone
(913) 856-4447
Return prepared by
Vickers & Company CPAs PA

Mission

HISTORICAL MUSEUM ACTIVITIES

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HISTORICAL MUSEUM REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
    Expenses $16,946
  • HISTORICAL MUSEUM UTILITIES AND SECURITY
    Expenses $7,687
  • HISTORICAL MUSEUM OFFICE EXPENSES
    Expenses $7,294

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
02-0599904
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$211,705
Income (IRS master file)
$94,274

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$94,274$45,909$211,705XML
990-EZDecember 2024$106,996$42,902$214,463IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: SHIRLEY BROWN VAN ARSDALE
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: SHIRLEY BROWN VAN ARSDALE
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: SHIRLEY BROWN VAN ARSDALE
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: SHIRLEY BROWN VAN ARSDALE
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0599904).

Questions about GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC

What is the EIN of GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC is 02-0599904.
Is GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names SHIRLEY BROWN VAN ARSDALE.
Who are the officers and directors of GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $94,274, expenses of $45,909 and total assets of $211,705 at year end.

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