Nonprofit · EIN 23-2700399
FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY
Tax-exempt · NORTHUMBERLND, PA 17857
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $102,491 | $113,206 | -$10,715 | $153,166 | $2,108 | $151,058 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $40,389 | $86,448 | -$46,059 | $162,779 | $1,746 | $161,033 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $72,521
- Membership dues
- $2,880
- Program service revenue
- $8,310
- Investment income
- $14,496
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,284
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,888
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $12,873
- Occupancy
- $29,739
- Other expenses
- $39,706
- Program services (functional)
- $97,800
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $162,779
- Total assets, end of year
- $153,166
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,108
- Net assets, end of year
- $151,058
- Cash, savings and investments
- $60,915
- Gross receipts
- $109,027
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINGER AURAND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.96 | $0 |
| LISA MERTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1.25 | $0 |
| JON BIXLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.58 | $0 |
| COLLEEN EPLER-RUTHS | PRESIDENT | 2.12 | $0 |
| HARRY LEWIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.81 | $0 |
| PHILLIP BROGDON | SECRETARY | 0.48 | $0 |
| TIM BOTTS | TREASURER | 1.15 | $0 |
| GEORGE GODLEWSKI | TREASURER | 1.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINGER AURAND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.96 | $0 |
| LISA MERTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1.25 | $0 |
| LAURIE MCCANTS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.94 | $0 |
| JON BIXLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.58 | $0 |
| COLLEEN EPLER-RUTHS | PRESIDENT | 2.12 | $0 |
| HARRY LEWIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.81 | $0 |
| PHILLIP BROGDON | SECRETARY | 0.48 | $0 |
| TIM BOTTS | TREASURER | 1.15 | $0 |
| WADE PHILLIPS | TREASURER | 1.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 226, NORTHUMBERLND, PA 17857-0226
- In care of
- % TREASURER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 226, Northumberland PA 17857
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Colleen Ruths, PO Box 226, Northumberland PA 17857
- Signed the 990-EZ
- TIMOTHY L BOTTS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (570) 473-9474
- Return prepared by
- WAGNER DREESE ELSASSER & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
THE JOSEPH PRIESTLEY HOUSE EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY AND ABOUT HIS 1790S GEORGIAN HOUSE, WHICH INCLUDES HIS SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY. THE FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY HOUSE, A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, SUPPORTS AND ASSISTS THE PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION BY CONDUCTING THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE SITE.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY HOUSE MUSEUMExpenses $97,800
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
- 23-2700399
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $153,166
- Income (IRS master file)
- $109,027
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $102,491 | $113,206 | $153,166 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $40,389 | $86,448 | $162,779 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Colleen Ruths | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Patrick Martino | June 30, 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 23-2700399).
Questions about FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY is 23-2700399.
- Is FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY 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 FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY 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 FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY 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 FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Colleen Ruths.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF JOSEPH PRIESTLEY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $102,491, expenses of $113,206 and total assets of $153,166 at year end.
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