Nonprofit · EIN 23-7051773
HISTORIC ITHACA INC
Tax-exempt · ITHACA, NY 14850
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $353,609 | $393,176 | -$39,567 | $495,415 | $169,359 | $326,056 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $404,886 | $520,683 | -$115,797 | $556,940 | $191,317 | $365,623 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $743,150 | $478,673 | $264,477 | $692,498 | $211,077 | $481,421 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $259,768
- of which government grants
- $100,630
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $368
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $93,473
- Other revenue
- $93,473
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,892
- Other salaries and wages
- $217,194
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $270,673
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $33,306
- Occupancy
- $13,362
- Depreciation
- $11,317
- Program services (functional)
- $309,447
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,057
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,672
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $556,940
- Total assets, end of year
- $495,415
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $169,359
- Net assets, end of year
- $326,056
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $147,690
- Publicly traded securities
- $127
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $182,697
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $143,359
- Gross receipts
- $367,341
- Employees
- 9
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Lifton | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $43,645 |
| Caren Rubin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Abby Peterson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Nancy Brcak | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Freidmutter | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kristen Olsen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Marianni | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Holland | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $72,544 |
| Noah Demarest | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristen Olsen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Sponn | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Marianni | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Caren Rubin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Abby Peterson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Nancy Brcak | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Freidmutter | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Holland | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $65,998 |
| Nancy Brcak | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Noah Demarest | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cindy Freidmutter | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Abby Peterson | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Hazelton | President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Linda Jaffe | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Caren Rubin | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 210 CENTER ST # 212, ITHACA, NY 14850-5259
- In care of
- % ABBY PETERSON
- Signed the 990
- ABBY PETERSON, President
- Phone
- (607) 273-6633
- Return prepared by
- Kurt Behrenfeld CPA PLLC
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE VALUE AND ENHANCEMENT OF OUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE CITY OF ITHACA AND TOMPKINS COUNTY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ACTION.
Program accomplishments
- WORK PRESERVE PROVIDES JOB READINESS TRAINING TO YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. PARTICIPANTS BUILD CRITICAL TRANSFERRABLE JOB SKILLS BY TAKING PART IN SIGNIFICANT ELEMENTS RETAIL OPERATIONS.Expenses $138,996
- Preservation Services and Community Engagement: The organization offers professional expertise, technical support and resources about Historic Preservation. It serves as an advocate for the citdy and counties building environment, develoops public awareness and appreciation for the built environment through educational programs.Expenses $95,737
- Significant Elements Architectural Salvage store: Sells donated, recycled and historic building materials and home furnishings, diverting materials from the waste stream. It promotes proper care and maintenance of historic building fabric and serves as a venue for the Work Preserve program.Expenses $74,714
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7051773
- 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
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $495,415
- Income (IRS master file)
- $367,341
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $353,609 | $393,176 | $495,415 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $404,886 | $520,683 | $556,940 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $743,150 | $478,673 | $692,498 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $420,929 | $424,933 | $356,701 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about HISTORIC ITHACA INC
- What is the EIN of HISTORIC ITHACA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORIC ITHACA INC is 23-7051773.
- Is HISTORIC ITHACA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to HISTORIC ITHACA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HISTORIC ITHACA 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 HISTORIC ITHACA 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 HISTORIC ITHACA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of HISTORIC ITHACA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,645 (Zachary Lifton, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HISTORIC ITHACA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $353,609, expenses of $393,176 and total assets of $495,415 at year end.
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