Nonprofit · EIN 23-7087307
PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY
Also known as Princeton Battlefield Society
Tax-exempt · PRINCETON, NJ 08543
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $176,058 | $152,231 | $23,827 | $114,494 | $1,708 | $112,786 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $134,728 | $156,928 | -$22,200 | $125,596 | $39,432 | $86,164 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $65,360
- Program service revenue
- $86,798
- Investment income
- $12,469
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,415
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $16
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,906
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $24,884
- Printing, publications and postage
- $13,659
- Other expenses
- $110,782
- Program services (functional)
- $89,450
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $125,596
- Total assets, end of year
- $114,494
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,708
- Net assets, end of year
- $112,786
- Cash, savings and investments
- $114,494
- Gross receipts
- $184,716
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Strong | President | 5 | $0 |
| Kenneth Gavin | Vice-President | 5 | $0 |
| Jerald P Hurwitz | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Crea M Mallery | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Michael J Duffy | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Kim P Gallagher | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Herr | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Rosemary Kelley | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas H Pyle | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Quackenbush | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Randall Riccardo | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Michael T Russell | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerald P Hurwitz | Secre. & Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Quackenbush | Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Strong | President | 5 | $0 |
| Michael J Duffy | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Michael T Russell | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Rosemary Kelley | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Crea Mallery | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Kim P Gallagher | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Kenneth Gavin | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Randall Riccardo | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas H Pyle | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7645, PRINCETON, NJ 08543-7645
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- PO Box 7645, Princeton NJ 08540
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- William Meyer, PO Box 7645, Princeton NJ 08540
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Crea Mallery, Treasurer
- Phone
- (609) 232-8540
- Website
- pbs1777.org
Mission
For the enhancement, preservation and development of the Princeton Battlefield State Park including the Clarke House. Also to fund education about the 1777 Battle of Princeton via tours, lectures, re-enactments, and signage.
Program accomplishments
- The Princeton Battlefield Society hosts Experience the Battle of Princeton, an annual re-enactment of the January 3, 1777 battle. January 2024's event was attended by just under 600 spectators despite cold, snowy weather, .Expenses $19,159
- Young Patriots Day is a lively and educational afternoon celebrating early American history. Young Patriot's Day offers an immersive experience in 18th-century life-perfect for children, families, and history lovers of all ages. Over 400 children were able to meet historical figures, see demonstrations of 18th-century weaving, medicine, carpentry, science and surveying. They were also able to watch and engage with Revolutionary War reenactors performing military drills and tour the Thomas Clarke House and Museum.Expenses $2,303
- The Cadwalader Lecture Series, hosted by the Princeton Battlefield Society, offers a compelling forum for the exploration of Revolutionary War history, with a special focus on the Battle of Princeton, the Ten Crucial Days, and the broader fight for American independence. This ongoing series brings together distinguished historians, authors, scholars, and preservationists to present original research, fresh perspectives, and in-depth discussions about the people, strategy, and legacy of the American Revolution.Expenses $13,201
- The Princeton Battlefield Society hosts annual Spring and Fall Clean-Up Days-hands-on volunteer events dedicated to maintaining the natural and historical integrity of Princeton Battlefield State Park.Expenses $223
- The Order of Founders and Patriots of America provided PBS with a grant to repair and restore the medallion in the Memorial Grove, located behind the Colonnade on the battlefield. The memorial was erected in 1918 in memory of unknown soldiers, including fifteen American and twenty-one British, buried nearby.Expenses $11,200
- Between June 2024 and February 2025, DEP staff and the Princeton Battlefield Society embarked on an archive project to establish the Thomas Clarke House Archives Collection. Funded with a grant from the Society of Colonial Wars in New Jersey (SCWNJ), the result has been the organization of many documents, artifacts, and other items found in the house that are pertinent to the history of the Clarke family, the land, Thomas' home, and the Battle of Princeton.Expenses $8,344
- A grant from the Mercer County Cultural & Heritage Commission allowed the Princeton Battlefield Society to produce a video of the Clarke family experience on January 3, 1777, in the words of Thomas Clarke. The Princeton Battlefield State Park sits largely on land that was part of two farms owned by the Clarke family. The video is educational and is available to the public on the Princeton Battlefield Society's website.Expenses $6,920
- Battlefield improvement projects including a map on the battlefield and funding towards the American Battlefield Trust's restoration of the road used by Washington's army on January 3, 1777.Expenses $28,100
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
- 23-7087307
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $114,494
- Income (IRS master file)
- $184,716
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $176,058 | $152,231 | $114,494 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $134,728 | $156,928 | $125,596 | 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: William Meyer | 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 23-7087307).
Questions about PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY is 23-7087307.
- Is PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY 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 PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY 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 PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY 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 PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2009 names William Meyer.
- Who are the officers and directors of PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $176,058, expenses of $152,231 and total assets of $114,494 at year end.
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