Nonprofit · EIN 06-1817896
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ (amended) | $80,518 | $124,936 | -$44,418 | $100,106 | $0 | $100,106 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $828 | $33,641 | -$32,813 | $144,524 | $0 | $144,524 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $78,620
- Investment income
- $1,898
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $124,936
- Program services (functional)
- $108,274
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $144,524
- Total assets, end of year
- $100,106
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $100,106
- Cash, savings and investments
- $71,486
- Gross receipts
- $80,518
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY K WELLS ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| HERBERT BETTER ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| HONORABLE ALEXANDER WILLIAMS JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| HONORABLE GEORGE RUSSELL III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| HONORABLE PETER J MESSITTE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES W BARTLETT III ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| M HAMILTON WHITMAN JR ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY F MALONEY ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| W WARREN HAMEL ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HEWLETT | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID I SALEM | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN M RUCKMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY K WELLS ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| HERBERT BETTER ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| HONORABLE ALEXANDER WILLIAMS JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| HONORABLE CATHERINE C BLAKE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| HONORABLE GEORGE RUSSELL III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| HONORABLE J FREDERICK MOTZ | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) | 1 | $0 |
| HONORABLE PETER J MESSITTE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES W BARTLETT III ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| M HAMILTON WHITMAN JR ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY F MALONEY ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| W WARREN HAMEL ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HEWLETT | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 W LOMBARD ST STE 4415, BALTIMORE, MD 21201-2629
- In care of
- % HERBERT BETTER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- Unites States Courthouse Room 4415, 101 W Lombard Street, Baltimore MD 21201
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Herbert Better, 100 East Pratt Street Suite 2440, Baltimore MD 21202
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOHN CONNOLLY, SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (410) 949-1149
- Return prepared by
- ELLIN & TUCKER CHARTERED
Mission
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED IN 2007 TO HEIGHTEN THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE RICH HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1789. TO ENHANCE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE COURT AND TO EDUCATE THOSE WHO FREQUENT THE COURTHOUSES IN BALTIMORE AND GREENBELT ABOUT THE COURT'S ROLE IN SOCIETY AND ITS IMPACT ON HISTORY, THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WILL UNDERTAKE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS SUCH AS THE CREATION OF EXHIBITS IN THE COURTHOUSES, THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF COURT DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS, THE RECORDING OF ORAL HISTORIES OF SENIOR JUDGES AND OTHERS, AND THE COMMISSIONING OF PORTRAITS AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF JUDGES AND LAWYERS WHO HAVE SERVED THE COURT.
Program accomplishments
- THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S PROJECTS INCLUDE THE CREATION OF EXHIBITS LOCATED IN THE CORRIDORS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS IN THE COURTHOUSES WITH THEMES RELEVANT TO THE HISTORY OF THE COURT, ORAL HISTORIES, PORTRAITS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF JUDGES AND MEMBERS OF THE BAR, PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.Expenses $108,274
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1817896
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $100,106
- Income (IRS master file)
- $80,518
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $80,518 | $124,936 | $100,106 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $828 | $33,641 | $144,524 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Herbert Better | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $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 06-1817896).
Questions about THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH
- What is the EIN of THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH is 06-1817896.
- Is THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH 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 THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH?
- The 990-N for 2009 names Herbert Better.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF TH have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $80,518, expenses of $124,936 and total assets of $100,106 at year end.
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