Nonprofit · EIN 52-1316083
BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · BEDFORD, VA 24523
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $140,145 | $150,786 | -$10,641 | $826,119 | $2,968 | $823,151 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $161,090 | $144,744 | $16,346 | $807,031 | $2,110 | $804,921 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $140,050 | $146,618 | -$6,568 | $760,401 | $2,927 | $757,474 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $115,250
- of which government grants
- $85,000
- Membership dues
- $4,451
- Program service revenue
- $936
- Investment income
- $16,954
- Net rental income
- $3,400
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,405
- Other revenue
- $7,005
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $80,424
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $86,615
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,350
- Occupancy
- $10,836
- Depreciation
- $18,615
- Program services (functional)
- $80,777
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,687
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,322
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $807,031
- Total assets, end of year
- $826,119
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,968
- Net assets, end of year
- $823,151
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $203,674
- Publicly traded securities
- $472,317
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $789,808
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $33,343
- Gross receipts
- $224,571
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL HICKS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNIE POLLARD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE MEHAFFEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EDDIE BURNETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM GREENWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN LINKOUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA DONALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE FOLKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDDIE BURNETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM GREENWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN LINKOUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE FOLKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSSELL HICKS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNIE POLLARD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE MEHAFFEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA DONALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDDIE BURNETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM WINKLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ATHENA MARKHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSSELL HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA DONALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG COOPER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNIE POLLARD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES WITT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 E MAIN ST, BEDFORD, VA 24523-2012
- In care of
- % NOELLE WOODCOCK
- Signed the 990
- NOELLE WOODCOCK, Museum Manager
- Phone
- (540) 586-4520
- Return prepared by
- Brenda A Johnson CPA
Mission
TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN FILES FOR GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND INTERPRET OBJECTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE TOWN OF BEDFORD AND BEDFORD COUNTY VIRGINIA
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF A HISTORICAL MUSEUM INCLUDING EXHIBIT AND LIBRARY ROOMS AND RESEARCH SERVICES FOR THE CULTURAL BENEFIT OF THE BEDFORD, VIRGINIA COMMUNITY AND VISITORSExpenses $80,777
- OPERATION OF A GIFT SHOP FOR SALE OF BOOKS, CDS AND GIFTS RELATED TO THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE BEDFORD VIRGINIA AREA
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1316083
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A540)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $826,119
- Income (IRS master file)
- $224,571
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $140,145 | $150,786 | $826,119 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $161,090 | $144,744 | $807,031 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $140,050 | $146,618 | $760,401 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $100,674 | $149,279 | $725,311 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 52-1316083).
Questions about BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY is 52-1316083.
- Is BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY 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 BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY 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 BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BEDFORD MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $140,145, expenses of $150,786 and total assets of $826,119 at year end.
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