Nonprofit · EIN 45-4795156
BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DETROIT, MI 48219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $94,134 | $81,481 | $12,653 | $99,543 | $0 | $99,543 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $94,134
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,050
- Occupancy
- $2,051
- Depreciation
- $38,118
- Program services (functional)
- $22,168
- Management and general (functional)
- $59,313
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $86,890
- Total assets, end of year
- $99,543
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $99,543
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $26,942
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $99,543
- Gross receipts
- $94,134
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 June 30, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOMER GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN HENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES MILLS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELROY REESE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VERON SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA TURNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20231 ANNCHESTER RD, DETROIT, MI 48219-1464
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 20231 Annchester Rd, detroit MI 48219
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- JAMES MILLS, 20231 ANNCHESTER RD, DETROIT, MI 48219
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- james h mills, 20231 Annchester Rd, Detroit MI 48219
- Signed the 990
- JAMES MILLS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (313) 622-3618
- Return prepared by
- MONTGOMERY & COMPANY PLLC
Mission
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND TO PRESERVE A FORGOTTEN PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY. THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS SERVICE FROM 1866-PRESENT HAS A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE DEFENSE AND DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICA. BSHA ACHIEVES ITS MISSION THROUGH ITS ON AND OFF SITE HISTORY & HORSES PROGRAMS. OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF DETROIT CITIZENS AND HER VISITORS BY EXTENDING PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ALL OF AMERICA'S AFRICAN AMERICAN ARMED FORCES. AND TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF DETROIT RESIDENTS BY OFFERING A SAFE, WELCOMING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE.
Program accomplishments
- TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND TO PRESERVE A FORGOTTEN PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY. THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS SERVICE FROM 1866-PRESENT HAS A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE DEFENSE AND DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICA. BSHA ACHIEVES ITS MISSION THROUGH ITS ON AND OFF SITE HISTORY & HORSES PROGRAMS. OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF DETROIT CITIZENS AND HER VISITORS BY EXTENDING PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ALL OF AMERICA'S AFRICAN AMERICAN ARMED FORCES. AND TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF DETROIT RESIDENTS BY OFFERING A SAFE, WELCOMING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE.Expenses $22,168 · revenue $94,134
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | Not on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4795156
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $99,543
- Income (IRS master file)
- $94,134
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- December 15, 2024
- Posted by the IRS
- October 7, 2025
- Reinstated
- Effective December 15, 2024
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2024 | $94,134 | $81,481 | $99,543 | XML |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: james h mills | July 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: james h mills | July 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2015 | July 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 45-4795156).
Questions about BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION is 45-4795156.
- Is BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on December 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective December 15, 2024.
- Are donations to BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION 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 BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names JAMES MILLS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $94,134, expenses of $81,481 and total assets of $99,543 at year end.
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