Nonprofit · EIN 31-0969657
WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · TROY, OH 45373
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,252,979 | $339,248 | $913,731 | $5,238,564 | $345,931 | $4,892,633 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $457,735 | $278,413 | $179,322 | $4,129,141 | $150,239 | $3,978,902 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $635,338 | $310,615 | $324,723 | $3,951,360 | $151,780 | $3,799,580 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,183,206
- Membership dues
- $9,243
- Program service revenue
- $3,593
- Investment income
- $3,148
- Net rental income
- $11,307
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,012
- Net income from fundraising events
- $40,514
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,211
- Other revenue
- $63,032
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $79,389
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $85,463
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,077
- Travel
- $64
- Depreciation
- $60,816
- Program services (functional)
- $303,890
- Management and general (functional)
- $22,626
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,732
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,129,141
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,238,564
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $345,931
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,892,633
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,176,903
- Gross receipts
- $1,261,042
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATTY WAGNER | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS NOLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID BUCHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JIM MCGARRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BILL SLAGLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN SCHILLING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BOB EYINK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM HAYDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUSS BERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Skiba | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG LEACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PATTY WAGNER | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS NOLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID BUCHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JIM MCGARRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BILL SLAGLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN SCHILLING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JIM BEISNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON MANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM PINKERTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOB EYINK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM HAYDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUSS BERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG LEACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PATTY WAGNER | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS NOLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID BUCHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JIM MCGARRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BILL SLAGLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SEAN SADDLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN SCHILLING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JIM BEISNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT SIEFRING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON MANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1865 S COUNTY ROAD 25A, TROY, OH 45373-4251
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JIM MCGARRY, 1865 S County Road 25A, Troy, OH 45373
- Signed the 990
- JIM MCGARRY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (937) 335-9226
- Website
- www.wacoairmuseum.org
- Return prepared by
- Flagel Huber Flagel
Mission
PRESERVE THE AVIATION HISTORY OF THE WEAVER AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Program accomplishments
- The WACO Historical Society was organized to preserve the history and aircraft of the WACO Aircraft Company, to educate students in science, math, history and technology using aviation themes and projects, and to provide community service through public and private community events. The historical collection consists of documents, photos, original and replica aircraft and aviation artifacts. The Learning Center program consists of courses and projects geared to young people and adults to encourage interest in aviation and science and history.Expenses $303,890 · revenue $31,413
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 | 990 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
- 31-0969657
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,238,564
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,261,042
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,252,979 | $339,248 | $5,238,564 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $457,735 | $278,413 | $4,129,141 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $635,338 | $310,615 | $3,951,360 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $349,274 | $220,949 | $3,647,303 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 31-0969657).
Questions about WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 31-0969657.
- Is WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JIM MCGARRY.
- Who are the officers and directors of WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WACO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,252,979, expenses of $339,248 and total assets of $5,238,564 at year end.
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