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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7305483

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP

Tax-exempt · SAINT MARYS, PA 15857

Financials

$44K$50K2023$65K$57K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$65,164$57,367$7,797$1,206,326$0$1,206,326
December 31, 2023990$43,937$50,334-$6,397$1,198,529$0$1,198,529
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$24,744
Membership dues
$15,373
Program service revenue
$3,885
Investment income
$25,876
Net rental income
$10,659
Net gain from sales of assets
$14,581
Other revenue
$10,659

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,633
Accounting fees
$3,525
Occupancy
$5,391
Depreciation
$19,946
Program services (functional)
$38,419
Management and general (functional)
$17,760
Fundraising (functional)
$1,188

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,198,529
Total assets, end of year
$1,206,326
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,206,326
Land, buildings and equipment
$730,643
Publicly traded securities
$354,962
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,206,326
Gross receipts
$226,041
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1960
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALICE BEIMELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA SAMICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DENNIS LECKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DENNIS MCGEEHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DONNA BURGESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELLEN OLSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JILL CYPHERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYLE GARNERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARCIA BLEGGIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHELLY ECKLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MARY PAT FLEMINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALICE BEIMELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA SAMICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DENNIS LECKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DENNIS MCGEEHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DONNA BURGESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELLEN OLSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JILL CYPHERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYLE GARNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARCIA BLEGGIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHELLY ECKLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MARY PAT FLEMINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
99 ERIE AVE, SAINT MARYS, PA 15857-1408
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Shelly Eckl, 99 Erie Avenue, Saint Marys, PA 15857
Signed the 990
Shelly Eckl, Treasurer
Phone
(814) 834-6525
Return prepared by
GECI AND ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

The mission of the historical society is to assemble a collection of items from the local area of historical importance to the area residents and to display those items for the education and enjoyment of area residents and visitors.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Operation of historical artifact displays and research facility
    Expenses $38,419 · revenue $18,466

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7305483
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)
$1,206,326
Income (IRS master file)
$226,041

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$65,164$57,367$1,206,326XML
990December 2023$43,937$50,334$1,198,529XML
990December 2022$48,256$56,598$1,204,926IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

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 23-7305483).

Questions about HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP

What is the EIN of HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP is 23-7305483.
Is HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP 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 HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP 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 HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Shelly Eckl.
Who are the officers and directors of HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ST MARYS & BENZINGER TOWNSHIP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $65,164, expenses of $57,367 and total assets of $1,206,326 at year end.

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