Nonprofit · EIN 27-4151466
COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $754,853 | $1,574,466 | -$819,613 | $2,807,859 | $6 | $2,807,853 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,372,868 | $832,340 | $540,528 | $3,422,754 | $0 | $3,422,754 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $673,284
- of which government grants
- $26,728
- Program service revenue
- $8,052
- Investment income
- $61,503
- Net rental income
- $9,815
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$7,118
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$501
- Other revenue
- $12,014
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,513,485
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $9,400
- Accounting fees
- $31,762
- Program services (functional)
- $1,513,845
- Management and general (functional)
- $46,646
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,975
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,422,754
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,807,859
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,807,853
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,083,115
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,690,083
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $117,770
- Gross receipts
- $3,531,111
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM EPPLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY BERNARD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE POST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN HARNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA BATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY FEFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE GAFFNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA MEAGHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SCHOFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN THOMMESEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVIS TUTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH MCGUINNESS | PAST PRESIDENT (TERM END 8/11/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM EPPLEY | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN BRADT LAABS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA BATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREL PRUD'HOMME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY FEFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA MEAGHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN HARNER PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE POST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH MCGUINNESS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY BERNARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DANIELLE GAFFNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVIS TUTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN THOMMESEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 215 S TEJON ST, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80903-2206
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SAM EPPLEY, 215 S TEJON ST, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 809032206
- Signed the 990
- STEVE POST, TREASURER
- Phone
- (719) 385-5633
- Website
- WWW.CSPM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO BUILD A LASTING CONNECTION TO THE PIKES PEAK REGION BY PRESERVING AND SHARING OUR CULTURAL HISTORY. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH OUR SUPPORT OF THE COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM, OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS.
Program accomplishments
- THE COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM ('CSPM') WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM ('MUSEUM'), WHICH IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS. CSPM HAS A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY (SEE SCHEDULE I, PART IV). THE MUSEUM ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH POWERFUL EXHIBITS, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND EXTENSIVE COLLECTIONS THAT REFLECT THE PIKES PEAK REGION'S HISTORY. IN 2024, THE MUSEUM COMPLETED ITS CAPSTONE PROJECT TO INSTALL A STATE-OF-THE-ART HVAC SYSTEM AND EXPAND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SPACES. THE MUSEUM WELCOMED VISITORS BACK INTO THE HISTORIC 1903 EL PASO COUNTY COURTHOUSE WITH A GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATION IN JULY.Expenses $1,513,845 · grants $1,513,485 · revenue $10,251
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
- 27-4151466
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,807,859
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,531,111
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $754,853 | $1,574,466 | $2,807,859 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,372,868 | $832,340 | $3,422,754 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $534,428 | $621,769 | $2,925,393 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 27-4151466).
Questions about COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM is 27-4151466.
- Is COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM 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 COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM 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 COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM 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 COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SAM EPPLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $754,853, expenses of $1,574,466 and total assets of $2,807,859 at year end.
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