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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2614705

BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC

Tax-exempt · HINGHAM, MA 02043

Financials

$15K$12K2022$14K$14K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2024990-EZ$13,921$13,865$56$81,632$0$81,632
March 31, 2023990-EZ$14,952$12,440$2,512$75,420$0$75,420
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,068
Membership dues
$2,035
Investment income
$506
Net gain from sales of assets
-$606
Other revenue
$8,918

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$3,919
Other expenses
$9,946
Program services (functional)
$13,865

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$75,420
Total assets, end of year
$81,632
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$81,632
Cash, savings and investments
$59,064
Gross receipts
$20,563

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 March 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robin BernanPresident2$0
Jaclyn HowardVice President2$0
Geraldine DuffTreasurer2$0
Robert StellaClerk2$0
Thomas TrogeleDirector1$0
David CoonDirector1$0
Tracy GaudetDirector1$0
Mike WorleyDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robin BernanPresident2$0
Jaclyn HowardVice President2$0
Kevin LincolnTreasurer2$0
Geraldine DuffClerk2$0
Robert StellaDirector1$0
David CoonDirector1$0
Tracy GaudetDirector1$0
Mike WorleyDirector1$0
David ClarkDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
45 BARE COVE PARK DR, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2685
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
45 Bare Cove Park Road, Hingham MA 02043
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Geraldine Duff, 45 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham MA 02043
Signed the 990-EZ
Robin Bernan, President
Phone
(781) 749-0028
Return prepared by
Crepeau & Associates PC

Mission

Fire Museum

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • To acquire, restore, preserve, maintain, display, exhibit and parade antique, historical and vintage firefighting equipment of all types.
    Expenses $13,865

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990-N on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-N on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC

Due August 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
04-2614705
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
1978
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Geraldine Duff
March 31, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Geraldine Duff
March 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Geraldine Duff
March 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZMarch 2024$13,921$13,865$81,632XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Geraldine Duff
March 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZMarch 2023$14,952$12,440$75,420XML
990-N for 2019
Officer: Geraldine Duff
March 31, 2020≤ $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 04-2614705).

Questions about BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC

What is the EIN of BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC is 04-2614705.
Is BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Geraldine Duff.
Who are the officers and directors of BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BARE COVE FIRE MUSEUM INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $13,921, expenses of $13,865 and total assets of $81,632 at year end.

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