Nonprofit · EIN 27-0097273
HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | -$5,096 | $16,556 | -$21,652 | $2,150,834 | $0 | $2,150,834 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,955 | $15,653 | -$3,698 | $2,172,486 | $0 | $2,172,486 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $49,802
- Royalties
- $2,243
- Net rental income
- -$57,141
- Other revenue
- -$54,898
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,350
- Occupancy
- $13,000
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,556
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,172,486
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,150,834
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,150,834
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,134,447
- Publicly traded securities
- $972,620
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,150,834
- Gross receipts
- $62,297
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT W RAMSEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| EMILY WEAKLEY | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA F HALL | SECRETARY TR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| ROBERT W RAMSEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| EMILY WEAKLEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 354 WEDDINGTON BRANCH RD STE 3, PIKEVILLE, KY 41501-3482
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 354 Weddington Branch Ste 3, Pikeville KY 41501
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT W RAMSEY, 354 WEDDINGTON BRANCH STE 2, PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Linda Hall, 354 Weddington Branch Ste 3, Pikeville KY 41501
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT W RAMSEY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (606) 437-6626
- Return prepared by
- LESTER & ASSOCIATES
Mission
PROMOTE INTERESTS IN THE HISTORICAL EVENTS OF PIKE COUNTY, KENTUCKY; TO PROMOTE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARK IN PIKE COUNTY, KENTUCKY WITH BOTANICAL GARDEN AND ARBORETUM WITH MUSEUM FOR A REPOSITORY AND EXPOSITION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS, MEMORABILIA AND OTHER ITEMS OF HISTORICAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE TO PIKE COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORIGINAL LOCATION OF 172 THIRD STREET; PIKEVILLE, KY FOR THE PHYSICAL LOCATION OF AN ELEPHANT MUSEUM WAS LOST IN A LAW SUITE SETTLEMENT. THIS LOCATION WAS REQUESTED BY ITEM IV, ITEM VII AND ITEM XIV OF CAROLYN CHILDERS LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. CAROLYN CHILDERS LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT FUNDED THE FOUNDATION WITH THE HOPE OF A 172 THIRD STREET; PIKEVILLE, KY PHYSICAL LOCATION. AFTER MANY FAILED ATTEMPTS TO FIND A SIMULAR LOCATION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS CHANGED COURSE FROM A PERMANENT LOCATION TO A CHARITABLE EVENTS OPERATION. THE FIRST PLANNED TRAVELING EXHIBIT IS WITH THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE DURING 2026. IT WILL BE TITLED THE ELEPHANT WALK. THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE HAS ALLOCATED 1,600+ SPUARE FEET OF EXHIBITION SPACE. ALSO UPCOMING IS GALLERY SPACE AT THE APPALACHIAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS EXHIBITION.
- FAILURE TO SALE CONTRIBUTED REAL ESTATE RESULTED INTO AN AIRBNB RENTAL ARRANGEMENT.
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0097273
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A54)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,150,834
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,297
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | -$5,096 | $16,556 | $2,150,834 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,955 | $15,653 | $2,172,486 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $211,417 | $564,579 | $2,176,184 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Linda Hall | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 27-0097273).
Questions about HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION is 27-0097273.
- Is HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION 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 GARDENS FOUNDATION 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 HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION 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 HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT W RAMSEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HISTORIC GARDENS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of -$5,096, expenses of $16,556 and total assets of $2,150,834 at year end.
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