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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7272425

PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130

Financials

$139K$141K2023$297K$192K2024$216K$266K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$216,175$266,063-$49,888$2,020,162$65,356$1,954,806
December 31, 2024990$297,188$191,962$105,226$1,936,936$14,541$1,922,395
December 31, 2023990$138,929$140,555-$1,626$1,821,701$38,179$1,783,522
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$111,903
Membership dues
$8,888
Program service revenue
$10,505
Investment income
$92,613
Net gain from sales of assets
$57,121
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,121
Other revenue
$1,154

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$17,367
Other salaries and wages
$85,886
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$139,433
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$708
Travel
$77
Depreciation
$1,267
Program services (functional)
$220,486
Management and general (functional)
$28,176
Fundraising (functional)
$17,401

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,936,936
Total assets, end of year
$2,020,162
Total liabilities, end of year
$65,356
Net assets, end of year
$1,954,806
Land, buildings and equipment
$533,474
Publicly traded securities
$1,393,189
Net assets without donor restrictions
$522,541
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,432,265
Gross receipts
$346,152
Employees
16
Volunteers
208
Year formed
1978
State of legal domicile
PA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GINA PICKTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
35$8,512
PATRICK FLYNNBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$6,692
MELISSA BLACK-SIMMONSBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MARCUS BRANDTMARINE COMMITEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
20$0
JOHN TELENCIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ROBIN SCHIMPFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LEON BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
MARY BETH TOMLINSONBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JAMES HUTSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
LISA KOLIBABEKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
LINDA BILLSRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GINA PICKTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
35$22,512
PATRICK FLYNNBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
15$1,127
MELISSA BLACK-SIMMONSBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MARCUS BRANDTMARINE COMMITEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
20$0
JOHN TELENCIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ROBIN SCHIMPFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LEON BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
DESMOND CHEUNGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
MARY BETH TOMLINSONBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LINDA BILLSRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA BLACK-SIMMONSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
PATRICK FLYNNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
MARCUS BRANDTMARINE COMMITEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
20$0
JOHN TELENCIOMEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ROBIN SCHIMPFMEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
GINA PICKTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
35$0
LEON BROOKSMEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LINDA BILLSRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
30$0
DESMOND CHEUNGMEMBER
Trustee or director
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1801 FAIRMOUNT AVE UNIT 227, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130-2895
In care of
% MARY BETH TOMLINSON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MELISSA BLACKSIMMONS, 1801 FAIRMOUNT AVE Ste 227, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
Signed the 990
MARY BETH TOMLINSON, TREASURER
Phone
(215) 238-0280

Mission

PSPG is dedicated to Preserving Historic Ships, Teaching: Seamanship, Restoration Skills, Maritime Sci & Culture, Environmental Stewardship. We preserve two historic vessels: Tall Ship Gazela & Tugboat Jupiter.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Ship Preservation and Maint: PSPG is a volunteer centered organization which restores and maintains the Tall Ship Gazela (built 1901) and the Tug Jupiter (built 1902). We use the work on these vessels a way to introduce more people to maritime culture, to train people in: mech, elect, woodworking and eng skills. 2025 projects included: Replacing main hatch coaming; Replaced pilothouse room, Unstepped masts and bowsprit (first time in 10 yrs) to begin the process of replacing Main Lower Mast, Bowsprit, and Mizzen Boom (completed in spring 2026). Prepared Gazela for a month long sailing trip to the Chesapeake bay during summer 2026, to participate in public port visits held during America 250 year celebrations. Over 70 active volunteers in 2025.
    Expenses $87,109 · grants $4,780 · revenue $39,269
  • Education: The pre-apprentice program, funded by a grant received in late 2024, started in fall 2024 continued through spring 2025. Pre-apprentice was a program for paid intern/apprentices to learn about and gain hands on experience working in the marine trades industry. Several training sails occurred in 2025, including overnight sails. Education dept staff welcomed 70 fourth graders aboard for PSPGs first school field trip program.
    Expenses $48,196 · grants $19,835 · revenue $10,580
  • Events: Events hosted on the Tall Ship Gazela serve to both generate income for PSPG and to introduce people in the region to our presence and mission. Many of our volunteers first learn about PSPG during a public event. In 2025 PSPG continued the local concert series: Riverside Sessions, featuring several local musicians. Gazela hosted an up close viewing of the 4th of July fireworks show on the Delaware river.
    Expenses $35,612 · revenue $10,018

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7272425
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
1973
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,020,162
Income (IRS master file)
$346,152

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$138,929$140,555$1,821,701IRS
990December 2022$133,563$192,424$1,758,794IRS
990December 2021$230,008$187,403$1,802,346IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD

What is the EIN of PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD is 23-7272425.
Is PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD 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 PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD 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 PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MELISSA BLACKSIMMONS.
Who are the officers and directors of PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $8,512 (GINA PICKTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PHILADELPHIA SHIP PRESERVATION GUILD have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $216,175, expenses of $266,063 and total assets of $2,020,162 at year end.

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