Nonprofit · EIN 27-0923210
FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $6,075 | $52,353 | -$46,278 | $78,257 | – | $78,257 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $121,207 | $151,299 | -$30,092 | $124,535 | – | $124,535 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $130,256 | $64,782 | $65,474 | $154,627 | – | $154,627 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,883
- Investment income
- $192
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $44,740
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,000
- Printing, publications and postage
- $300
- Other expenses
- $6,313
- Program services (functional)
- $51,589
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $124,535
- Total assets, end of year
- $78,257
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $78,257
- Cash, savings and investments
- $78,257
- Gross receipts
- $6,075
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDE FRANCKE | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| JOSH MARTIN | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| LISA GRADY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN MEADER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| PAULA WORK | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| ROBIN DUBERRY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| APRIL CHIRIBOGA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARDEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| VERONIQUE PLESCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JASON BROWN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT SEZAK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| BRUCE ENGLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDE FRANCKE | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| PAULA WORK | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | $0 |
| LISA GRADY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN MEADER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| APRIL CHIRIBOGA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOSH MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| VERONIQUE PLESCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JASON BROWN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT SEZAK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SERENA SANBORN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDE FRANCKE | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| PAULA WORK | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | $0 |
| LISA GRADY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| SCOTT FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT SEZAK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARDEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN WILLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES HASTINGS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| BRUCE ENGLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN MEADER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ROBIN DUBERRY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 33 COLLEGE AVE 1692, WATERVILLE, ME 04901-6142
- In care of
- % DEBORAH STABER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO BOX 27, HINKLEY ME 04944
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- CLAUDE FRANCKE, 14 EALER RD, HINKLEY ME 04944
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CLAUDE FRANCKE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (207) 653-4943
- Return prepared by
- NICHOLSON MICHAUD & NADEAU CPAS
Mission
THE PURPOSE SHALL BE TO FOSTER AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTURE, NATURAL HISTORY, AND AGRICULTURAL HISTORY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND SCHOLARS IN COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITS, AND ARCHIVES.
Program accomplishments
- THE PURPOSE SHALL BE TO FOSTER AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTURE, NATURAL HISTORY, AND AGRICULTURAL HISTORY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND SCHOLARS IN COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITS, AND ARCHIVES.Expenses $51,589 · grants $44,740
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0923210
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A115)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $78,257
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,075
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $6,075 | $52,353 | $78,257 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $121,207 | $151,299 | $124,535 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $130,256 | $64,782 | $154,627 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: CLAUDE FRANCKE | September 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: JOHN H WILLEY | September 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 27-0923210).
Questions about FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM is 27-0923210.
- Is FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM?
- The 990-N for 2021 names CLAUDE FRANCKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,075, expenses of $52,353 and total assets of $78,257 at year end.
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