Nonprofit · EIN 51-6018039
MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · MILFORD, DE 19963
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $180,315 | $108,764 | $71,551 | $338,433 | – | $338,433 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $335,044 | $135,481 | $199,563 | $266,846 | $0 | $266,846 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $174,830
- Investment income
- $5,485
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $91,412
- Other expenses
- $17,352
- Program services (functional)
- $108,764
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $266,882
- Total assets, end of year
- $338,433
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $338,433
- Cash, savings and investments
- $338,433
- Gross receipts
- $180,315
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RALPH PRETTYMAN | PRESIDENT PR | 0 | $0 |
| F BROOKE CLENDANIEL | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| SUSAN EMORY | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| F BROOK CLENDANIEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SUSAN J EMORY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| RALPH PRETYMAN | PRESIDENT PR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 352, MILFORD, DE 19963-0352
- In care of
- % RALPH PRETTYMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 501 NW FRONT ST, MILFORD DE 19963
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- RALPH PRETTYMAN, PO BOX 352, MILFORD DE 19963
- Signed the 990-EZ
- RALPH PRETTYMAN, PRESIDENT PRO TEM
- Return prepared by
- THE GODWIN FIRM
Mission
THE MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED IN 1961 TO ACCEPT THE GIFT OF THE PARSON THORNE MANSION FROM MR. JAMES RICHARD DRAPER. THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IS TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE MANSION AS A MUSEUM OPENED TO THE PUBLIC, TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN MILFORD AND TO COLLECT AND PUBLICH THE HISTORY OF MILFORD.
Program accomplishments
- THE MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED IN 1961 TO ACCEPT THE GIFT OF THE PARSON THORNE MANSION FROM MR. JAMES RICHARD DRAPER. THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IS TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE MANSION AS A MUSUEM OPENED TO THE PUBLIC, TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN MILFORD AND TO COLLECT AND PUBLISH THE HISTORY OF MILFORD.
- THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY IN MILFORD, DELAWARE.Expenses $108,764
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-6018039
- 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
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $338,433
- Income (IRS master file)
- $180,315
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $180,315 | $108,764 | $338,433 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $335,044 | $135,481 | $266,846 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: RALPH PRETTYMAN | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: RALPH PRETTYMAN | 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 51-6018039).
Questions about MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 51-6018039.
- Is MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
- Are donations to MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2022 names RALPH PRETTYMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $180,315, expenses of $108,764 and total assets of $338,433 at year end.
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