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Nonprofit · EIN 37-1758394

BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037

Financials

$130K$65K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$130,230$65,059$65,171$101,501–$101,501
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$90,546
Membership dues
$3,691
Program service revenue
$34,314
Investment income
$1,099
Other revenue
$580

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$39,962
Printing, publications and postage
$915
Other expenses
$24,182
Program services (functional)
$63,227

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$36,330
Total assets, end of year
$101,501
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$101,501
Cash, savings and investments
$100,680
Gross receipts
$130,230

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Doug SturdivantPresident14.6$0
Jannette FordSecretary12.3$0
Lora VasquezTreasurer10.7$0
Lisa WayantDirector5$0
TR ShawDirector1.4$0
Gene McKayDirector2.2$0
Del KilbourneDirector0.5$0
Tom PriceDirector0.8$0
Winsor DemoreDirector0.7$0
Michael DelawareDirector0.2$0
Nick PriceDirector0.2$0
Donna RickmanDirector0.1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
307 JACKSON ST W, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037-2369
In care of
% BILL ROTHNEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
307 W JACKSON ST, BATTLE CREEK MI 49037
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Lora Vasquez, 307 W JACKSON ST, BATTLE CREEK MI 49037
Signed the 990-EZ
Lora Vasquez, Treasurer
Phone
(269) 964-0750
Website
BCRHM.org
Return prepared by
MW Accounting LLC

Mission

The Battle Creek Regional History Museum's mission is, "Preserving our past to give our history a future." The Battle Creek Regional History Museum offers the public an opportunity to study the history of the community as spectators and participants.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Museum Exhibits and Collections: Maintained and displayed historical exhibits and artifacts relating to the history of the Battle Creek region. Through an active collections program, volunteers acquired, cataloged, preserved, and archived historical materials in accordance with established collections management procedures. Operated a volunteer-run museum open to the public, serving approximately 500 museum visitors. Volunteers worked 5,547 hours during the year.
    Expenses $36,710
  • Educational Programs: Presented 10 public educational programs on local and regional history topics. Programs provided educational opportunities for community members and visitors and were attended by approximately 580 individuals during the year.
    Expenses $8,511
  • Del Shannon Weekend Heritage Events: Hosted Del Shannon weekend, including four public events celebrating the life and legacy of Battle Creek native and recording artist Del Shannon. Activities included a concert, classic car show, museum programming, and other related community events. The weekend attracted approximately 1,000 attendees and promoted awareness of local cultural history.
    Expenses $18,006

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
37-1758394
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$101,501
Income (IRS master file)
$130,230

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$130,230$65,059$101,501XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Lora Vasquez
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: BILL ROTHNEY
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: DOUG STURDIVANT
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Douglas Sturdivant
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 37-1758394).

Questions about BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM

What is the EIN of BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM is 37-1758394.
Is BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY 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 BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY 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 BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY 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 is the principal officer of BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM?
The 990-N for 2024 names Lora Vasquez.
Who are the officers and directors of BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $130,230, expenses of $65,059 and total assets of $101,501 at year end.

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