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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2654054

THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · EAST BOSTON, MA 02128

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
106 WHITE ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128-2524
In care of
% DEBRA CAVE
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
106 WHITE STREET, EAST BOSTON MA 02128
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
DEBRA CAVE, 106 WHITE STREET, EAST BOSTON MA 02128

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Not on file

At risk of automatic revocation

None of the last three returns is in the IRS public files. The IRS revokes tax-exempt status after three consecutive years without a return. Recent filings can take a few weeks to appear.

File the 2025 990-N for THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
47-2654054
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
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
August 14, 2023
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2019
Officer: DEBRA CAVE
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2017
Officer: Debra Cave
December 31, 2017≤ $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 47-2654054).

Questions about THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 47-2654054.
Is THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
Are donations to THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND 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 THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2019 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Who is the principal officer of THE EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990-N for 2019 names DEBRA CAVE.

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