Nonprofit · EIN 52-1690891
HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · SAN PEDRO, CA 90731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ (amended) | $131,275 | $110,169 | $21,106 | $143,285 | $12,325 | $130,960 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $127,842 | $50,817 | $77,025 | $109,214 | $0 | $109,214 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $161,500 | $175,312 | -$13,812 | $94,516 | $62,327 | $32,189 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $40,195
- Membership dues
- $34,170
- Program service revenue
- $47,500
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $9,410
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $175
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $39,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $44,913
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,343
- Occupancy
- $10,378
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,650
- Other expenses
- $49,710
- Program services (functional)
- $110,168
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $109,214
- Total assets, end of year
- $143,285
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,325
- Net assets, end of year
- $130,960
- Cash, savings and investments
- $62,041
- Gross receipts
- $131,275
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Getscher | Executive Director | 30 | $39,000 |
| Steve Banta | President | 5 | $0 |
| Len Santiago | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| John Elliker | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Paul Dyson | Membership Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Keith Grybowski | Prospective Treasurer/Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Travis Davis | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Rosehn Gipe | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Vanessa Lewis | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Greg Allen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Cottingham | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Allyson Hunt | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Margaret LaForest | Director | 2 | $0 |
| David Rajkovich | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Parks Stephenson | Director | 2 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Thomas | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Szimanski | Executive Director | 30 | $25,420 |
| Steve Banta | President | 4 | $0 |
| Len Santiago | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| John Elliker | Treasurer | 12 | $0 |
| Chuck Merkel | Secretary | 12 | $0 |
| Janet Cobb | Immediate Past President | 4 | $0 |
| Travis Davis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Dyson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rosehn Gipe | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Cathy Green | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Vanessa Lewis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Marzello | Director | 1 | $0 |
| David Rajkovich | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Meghan Rathbun | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sherry Richardson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Vargo | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Williams | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Szimanski | Executive Director | 30 | $39,000 |
| Steve Banta | President | 4 | $0 |
| Len Santiago | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| John Elliker | Treasurer | 12 | $0 |
| Chuck Merkel | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Janet Cobb | Immediate Past President | 4 | $0 |
| Travis Davis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Dyson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rosehn Gipe | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Cathy Green | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Vanessa Lewis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Marzello | Director | 1 | $0 |
| David Rajkovich | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Meghan Rathbun | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sherry Richardson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Vargo | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Williams | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 250 S HARBOR BLVD, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731-2830
- In care of
- % MICHAEL D GETSCHER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 850 S HARBOR BLVD, SAN PEDRO CA 907310000
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- John Elliker, 4532 Rothwell Drive, Virginia Beach VA 23456
- Signed the 990-EZ
- John Elliker, Treasurer
- Phone
- (310) 971-4462
- Website
- www.hnsa.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 52-1690891 or by the name HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Public education and information sharing among historic ship museums and individual members.
Program accomplishments
- Fleet and Associate Member Support - includes internet information sharing, annual conference for networking and museum improvement, advocating for fleet members to the public and government agencies in US and internationally.Expenses $52,251 · grants $175
- Individual Member Support: includes electronic and paper newsletters, encouragement of volunteer services to Fleet Member historic ship museums, providing educational opportunities through annual conference. Includes grants of $500 to 6 scholarships for junior staff to attend annual conference.Expenses $52,076 · grants $3,000
- Executive Director liaison services: includes travel and meeting support, website maintenance and services and other communications conduits, general office expenses to support activities.Expenses $5,841
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1690891
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $143,285
- Income (IRS master file)
- $131,275
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: John Elliker | September 30, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $131,275 | $110,169 | $143,285 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $127,842 | $50,817 | $109,214 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $161,500 | $175,312 | $94,516 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | 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 52-1690891).
Questions about HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC is 52-1690891.
- Is HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended September 30, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2024 names John Elliker.
- Who are the officers and directors of HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $39,000 (Michael Getscher, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HISTORIC NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $131,275, expenses of $110,169 and total assets of $143,285 at year end.
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