Nonprofit · EIN 33-1213124
DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $184,780 | $258,497 | -$73,717 | $221,621 | $5,901 | $215,720 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $413,065 | $304,503 | $108,562 | $233,102 | $0 | $233,102 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $34,761 | $177,721 | -$142,960 | $124,540 | – | $124,540 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $405,201 | $206,569 | $198,632 | $387,500 | $120,000 | $267,500 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $184,780
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $248,870
- Occupancy
- $2,025
- Other expenses
- $7,602
- Program services (functional)
- $212,127
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $291,225
- Total assets, end of year
- $221,621
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,901
- Net assets, end of year
- $215,720
- Cash, savings and investments
- $44,974
- Land and buildings
- $120,000
- Gross receipts
- $184,780
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira Dolman | Executive Director | 1 | $0 |
| Janice Kelsh | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Phoebe Harris | President | 1 | $0 |
| Byron Mason | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Wilson-Cone | Clergy | 1 | $0 |
| Lester Nicoles | Member | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Mason | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Phoebe Harris | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Herman Davis Jr | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janice Kelsh | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Byron Mason | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shakira Doleman | Executive Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lester Nichols | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Wilson-Cone | Clergy Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Harris | President | 0 | $0 |
| Robert J White | Account Specialist | 0 | $0 |
| Paul Ward | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Janice Kelsh | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Herman Davis Jr | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Shakira Doleman | Executive Director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira Doleman | Executive Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Herman Davis Jr | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PHOEBE HARRIS | President Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Janice Kelsh | Secretary Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Byron Mason | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Patricia Wilson-Cone | Clergy Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 33-35 W WASHINGTON ST ROOM 210, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-0000
- In care of
- % CHARLES DOLEMAN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Janice Kelsh, Secretary
- Phone
- (301) 797-5019
Mission
The organization's primary exempt purpose is to collect, preserve, interpret, and share African American history and culture, with a focus on the heritage of the Jonathan Street community and the broader Western Maryland region. Through exhibitions, educational programs, cultural events, and community engagement, the organization promotes historical understanding, cultural awareness, and public access to African American heritage.
Program accomplishments
- The Doleman Black Heritage Museum conducted its annual Juneteenth Celebration, a community-based cultural and educational program honoring the history of emancipation and African American heritage. The event provided free, public access to historical exhibits, guided interpretation, and presentations on the origins of Juneteenth, Reconstruction, and the legacy of the Jonathan Street community. Activities included cultural performances, youth engagement stations, storytelling, and hands-on learning experiences designed to increase understanding of African American history. The program also featured a community marketplace supporting local Black-owned businesses and artisans. DBHM's Juneteenth activities strengthened cultural awareness, promoted community engagement, and advanced the museum's mission to preserve and interpret African American history in Washington County.Expenses $11,163 · grants $2,750
- The organization advanced its capital redevelopment project through HUD CPF pre-construction activities. Work included design development by Travis Price Architects, structural engineering by Silman, and environmental and geotechnical studies by Geo-Technology Associates. Key tasks included site planning, topography, environmental assessment, geotechnical soil studies, demolition and stabilization planning, and preparation of permit-ready drawings for the museum and accessory cafe conversion. Additional work included development of construction documents for the approved container sculpture, planning for ADA elevator access, infill of the existing atrium, and design of a new 1,920 SF storage facility. Bi-monthly coordination meetings were held with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure compliance with HUD requirements and readiness for permit submission.Expenses $148,844 · grants $110,845
- The Project Director provided leadership and coordination for the museum's capital redevelopment project. Services included managing design development activities with Travis Price Architects, structural engineers, environmental consultants, and geotechnical teams; overseeing HUD CPF pre-construction requirements; organizing bi-monthly project meetings; tracking progress on site planning, environmental assessments, geotechnical studies, demolition planning, and permit-ready drawings; coordinating development of construction documents for the approved sculpture; and supporting planning for ADA access, building conversion, and storage facility design. The Project Director ensured compliance with HUD guidelines, maintained communication among consultants and the DBHM Board, and supported preparation for permit submission.Expenses $52,120 · grants $39,620
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-1213124
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A54)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $221,621
- Income (IRS master file)
- $184,780
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $184,780 | $258,497 | $221,621 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $413,065 | $304,503 | $233,102 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $34,761 | $177,721 | $124,540 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $405,201 | $206,569 | $387,500 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 33-1213124).
Questions about DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM is 33-1213124.
- Is DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE 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 DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM 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 DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $184,780, expenses of $258,497 and total assets of $221,621 at year end.
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