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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1954671

COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · HUDSON, MA 01749

Financials

$28.4M$3.4M2022$4.5M$3.1M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
November 30, 2024990$4,494,226$3,132,489$1,361,737$117,933,659$1,273,408$116,660,251
November 30, 2023990$28,392,564$3,376,146$25,016,418$116,013,706$715,192$115,298,514
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,624,154
Membership dues
$153,431
Program service revenue
$1,592,466
Investment income
$122,163
Net gain from sales of assets
$730
Net income from sales of inventory
$155,443
Other revenue
$155,443

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$22,745
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$614,934
Other salaries and wages
$186,116
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$899,424
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
-$133
Accounting fees
$99,818
Occupancy
$235,582
Travel
$48,871
Depreciation
$494,473
Program services (functional)
$2,482,077
Management and general (functional)
$385,458
Fundraising (functional)
$264,954

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$116,013,706
Total assets, end of year
$117,933,659
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,273,408
Net assets, end of year
$116,660,251
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,461,015
Net assets without donor restrictions
$18,206,188
Net assets with donor restrictions
$98,454,063
Gross receipts
$4,671,647
Employees
7
Volunteers
750
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
MA

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 November 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robert F Collings JrPresident and Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
38$420,000
Ryan KeoughSecretary
Officer, Highest-paid employee
39$107,000
Hunter ChaneyTreasurer
Officer, Highest-paid employee
39$107,000
William BollerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Frank DworakDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Stuart PrattDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Leon Scott RiceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Robert F Collings JrPresident and Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
37$0$420,000
Ryan KeoughSecretary
Trustee or director
35$0$107,000
Hunter ChaneyTreasurer
Officer
39$0$107,000
Marie Caroline CollingsTreasurer
Officer, Former
18$0$32,086
William BollerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Frank DworakDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Stuart PrattDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Leon Scott RiceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
568 MAIN ST, HUDSON, MA 01749-3027
In care of
% ROB COLLINGS
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Robert F Collings Jr, c/o Collings Foundation, 568 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
Signed the 990
ROBERT COLLINGS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(978) 562-9182

Mission

To organize and preserve living history events and the presentation of historical artifacts and content that enable Americans to learn more about their heritage through direct participation.

990 for the year ended November 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The American Heritage Museum was open to the public. This facility houses one of the world's largest collections of armored vehicles and tanks, all displayed in unique diaramas and displays. The museum includes exhibits covering from the Revolutionary War right up to current times, including a World War I Trench Experience, the Clash of Steel Exhibition, the Hanoi Hilton and a Holocaust Railcar. A gift shop is also available for the public to purchase items which promote the Organization's mission and American history. Approximately 62,772 people attended the Museum during the year.
    Expenses $1,740,950 · revenue $644,395
  • "Battle for the Airfield" - This Columbus Day Weekend event featured approximately 300 re-enactors. The entire property in Hudson/Stow was open: the Automobile Collection, Foundation Airplane Hangar, and the American Heritage Museum. Fully restored military equipment of all kinds were on display. Camps were set up with authentic materials and appearance. Re-enactors acted as docents and shared a wealth of information about life as a member of the military. Veterans from all ranks and branches of the service participated in discussions around each encampment. Approximately 4,821 individuals attended this event.
    Expenses $179,685 · revenue $164,234
  • The Foundation offered to the public the opportunity to drive or ride in a tank. Approximately 872 individuals took part in these experiences, helping to teach the general public and raise awareness of the importance of these vehicles in the history of the United States.
    Expenses $396,847 · revenue $535,314
  • The Foundation hosted additional public events, such as "Fathers Day Weekend Open House", "World War I Aviation Weekend", and a Pacific War re-enactment event. In addition, the Foundation rented out its facility for multiple private events during the year. It also allowed the use of its vehicles in a Military Parades. In addition, some charitable contributions were made and some college scholarships awarded. based on merit.
    Expenses $164,595 · revenue $163,469

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 November, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024November 30, 2025April 15, 2026Not on file
2023November 30, 2024April 15, 2025990 on file
2022November 30, 2023April 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1954671
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
November
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$117,933,659
Income (IRS master file)
$4,671,647

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990November 2024$4,494,226$3,132,489$117,933,659XML
990November 2023$28,392,564$3,376,146$116,013,706XML
990November 2022$17,834,761$3,180,302$90,808,753IRS
990November 2021–––IRS
990November 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 47-1954671).

Questions about COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC is 47-1954671.
Is COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COLLINGS FOUNDATION 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 COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2024 (the year ending November 30, 2025) is due April 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2024.
Who is the principal officer of COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 names Robert F Collings Jr.
Who are the officers and directors of COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $420,000 (Robert F Collings Jr, President and Director).
How much revenue does COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,494,226, expenses of $3,132,489 and total assets of $117,933,659 at year end.

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