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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1336948

CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · DENTON, MD 21629

Financials

$162K$120K2023$182K$138K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$182,275$138,327$43,948$2,015,115$125,042$1,890,073
December 31, 2023990$162,349$120,348$42,001$1,528,510$25$1,528,485
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$180,979
of which government grants
$61,965
Membership dues
$4,410
Program service revenue
$15,877
Investment income
-$25,267
Net gain from sales of assets
-$28,632
Net income from fundraising events
$10,444
Other revenue
$10,686

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$150
Accounting fees
$795
Depreciation
$59,200
Program services (functional)
$138,327

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,528,510
Total assets, end of year
$2,015,115
Total liabilities, end of year
$125,042
Net assets, end of year
$1,890,073
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,616,503
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,849,724
Net assets with donor restrictions
$40,349
Gross receipts
$215,632
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1952
State of legal domicile
MD

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES ANDREWPRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
RICHARD SCHWABVICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
25$0
CAROLYN SPICHERTREASURER
Officer
25$0
ROBIN WESTRESECRETARY
Trustee or director
0$0
MARK PEACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CATHY SPENCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DON MULRINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JONATHAN MATTHEWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHLEEN MACKELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
JO ANN STAPLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES ANDREWPRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
RICHARD SCHWABVICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
25$0
CAROLYN SPICHERTREASURER
Officer
25$0
CATHY SCHWABSECRETARY
Trustee or director
25$0
RANDOLPH MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK PEACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CATHY SPENCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DON MULRINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JONATHAN MATTHEWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WALTER PALMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHLEEN MACKELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
JO ANN STAPLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 514, DENTON, MD 21629-0514
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOK WALSH, 12 N SECOND ST, DENTON, MD 21629
Signed the 990
CAROLYN D SPICHER, TREASURER
Phone
(410) 479-2055
Return prepared by
GA Sutton Accounting Services

Mission

HISTORIC LAND & RURAL COMMUNITY PRESERVATION

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MAINTENANCE OF THE ANNIE TAYLOR HOUSE IN DENTON MD. THAT HOUSES THE MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE, AND UPKEEP OF THE EXHIBITS THEREIN, AND LINCHESTER MILL CAMPUS NEAR PRESTON. ALSO MAINTENANCE OF TELEPHONE BLG IN RIDGELY
    Expenses $66,698 · revenue $120,310
  • RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF PROPERTIES, ITEMS OR STUCTURES, AND HISTORIC RESEARCH OF PERSONS AND EVENTS OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE TO CAROLINE COUNTY, MD. AND THE PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION OF EARLY LIVING IN THIS RURAL AREA
    Expenses $71,629 · grants $11,413 · revenue $61,965

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1336948
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
1985
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,015,115
Income (IRS master file)
$215,632

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$182,275$138,327$2,015,115XML
990December 2023$162,349$120,348$1,528,510XML
990December 2022$213,804$101,052$1,486,484IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 52-1336948).

Questions about CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 52-1336948.
Is CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 CAROLINE COUNTY 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 CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOK WALSH.
Who are the officers and directors of CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CAROLINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $182,275, expenses of $138,327 and total assets of $2,015,115 at year end.

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