Nonprofit · EIN 31-1714170
BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · PUEBLO, CO 81004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $332,515 | $476,663 | -$144,148 | $4,075,730 | $38,795 | $4,036,935 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $303,249 | $460,316 | -$157,067 | $4,189,861 | $57,957 | $4,131,904 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $149,108
- of which government grants
- $59,667
- Membership dues
- $4,315
- Program service revenue
- $13,590
- Investment income
- $4,369
- Net rental income
- $161,862
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$423
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,009
- Other revenue
- $165,448
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,409
- Other salaries and wages
- $68,548
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $179,784
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,311
- Occupancy
- $30,124
- Travel
- $1,640
- Depreciation
- $149,909
- Program services (functional)
- $281,955
- Management and general (functional)
- $154,436
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,272
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,189,861
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,075,730
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $38,795
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,036,935
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,546,736
- Publicly traded securities
- $403,447
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,718,050
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $318,885
- Gross receipts
- $433,874
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Trujillo | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $69,198 | $17,211 |
| Kathrine Thomson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Leaha Zinanti | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Louis Nazario | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Hart | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick V Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Orazem | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Cape | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Edie De La Torie | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik F Walser | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris CJ Walser | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jaco | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Trujillo | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $57,747 | $4,356 |
| Kathrine Thomson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Leaha Zinanti | Vice chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Louis Nazario | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Hart | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick V Jones | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Orazem | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Nate Cape | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Edie DeLaTorre | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik F Walser | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris CJ Walser | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Jaco | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| doug gradisar | treasurer (to 7/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 215 CANAL ST, PUEBLO, CO 81004-3409
- In care of
- % BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHRINE THOMSON, 215 Canal St, Pueblo, CO 81004
- Signed the 990
- KATHRINE THOMSON, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (719) 564-9086
- Website
- www.steelworks.us
- Return prepared by
- Sorren Inc
Mission
PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC ACHIVES, ARTIFACTS AND BUILDINGS OF THE COLORADO FUEL AND IRON COMPANY (CF & I), AND RELATED ACTIVITIES LEADING TO THE INDUSTRIALIZATION OF THE ENTIRE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
Program accomplishments
- MUSEUM OPERATIONS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMSExpenses $209,016 · revenue $14,011
- ASSESS AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL ARCHIVESExpenses $72,939 · revenue $3,588
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
- 31-1714170
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,075,730
- Income (IRS master file)
- $433,874
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $332,515 | $476,663 | $4,075,730 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $303,249 | $460,316 | $4,189,861 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $317,625 | $491,531 | $4,265,974 | 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 31-1714170).
Questions about BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 31-1714170.
- Is BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BESSEMER 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 BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATHRINE THOMSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,198 (Christina Trujillo, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $332,515, expenses of $476,663 and total assets of $4,075,730 at year end.
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