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Nonprofit · EIN 06-1701079

SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · MENDENHALL, MS 39114

Financials

$120K$116K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$119,615$116,106$3,509$7,306$0$7,306
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$536
Membership dues
$524
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$118,555

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$93
Other expenses
$116,013
Program services (functional)
$350

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,797
Total assets, end of year
$7,306
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$7,306
Cash, savings and investments
$7,306
Gross receipts
$119,615

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ross WaltonPresident4$0
Madise McNealVice-President4$0
Lynn McCoySecretary-Treasurer4$0
Richard RankinDirector2$0
Judy LeeDirector2$0
Kevin DavisDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 154, MENDENHALL, MS 39114-0154
In care of
% RICHARD RANKIN SECRETARY
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
P O Box 154, Mendenhall MS 39114
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Lee McCoy, P O Box 154, Mendenhall MS 39114
Signed the 990-EZ
Richard Rankin, Director
Phone
(601) 847-5866

Mission

The Simpson County Historical & Genealogical Society (SCHGS) consists of a diverse group of individuals sharing a love for the history and genealogy of SImpson County, MS. We are organized as a non-profit corporation with the MS Secretary of State. SCHGS seeks, collects, preserves and disseminates facts and information regarding historical and genealogical matters; promotes interest in historical and genealogical research; works to ensure accuracy, hight standards of scholarship, and high standards in practice; and maintains the historical museum for county artifacts.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • We operate the Simpson County Historical Museum and curate its collection of artifacts and documents. We provide genealogical colleciton, with researd assistance. All offices are held by volunteers and all assistance provided to patrons is provided by volunteers. There is no admission fee for the museum and no fee for genealogical assistance. We hold monthly business meetings on the third Saturday morning of each month. We provide two to four special programs a year for the public on issues and topics related to the history and/or genealogy of the county. Admission for these programs is fee of charge. We have some 60 members; attendance at programs ranges from 25 to 50.
    Expenses $350

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 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
06-1701079
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Lee McCoy
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$119,615$116,106$7,306XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Ross Walton
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Ross Walton
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Ross Walton
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Richard Rankin
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Ross Walton
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 06-1701079).

Questions about SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

What is the EIN of SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is 06-1701079.
Is SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 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 SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY?
The 990-N for 2025 names Lee McCoy.
Who are the officers and directors of SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $119,615, expenses of $116,106 and total assets of $7,306 at year end.

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