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Nonprofit · EIN 52-2147912

MENARE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · GERMANTOWN, MD 20874

Financials

$122K$65K2023$107K$130K2024$131K$115K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MENARE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$131,178$114,849$16,329$76,786$0$76,786
December 31, 2024990-EZ$106,722$129,749-$23,027$60,457$0$60,457
December 31, 2023990-EZ$122,119$65,472$56,647$83,484$0$83,484
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$105,070
Program service revenue
$26,108
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$67,989
Occupancy
$16,350
Other expenses
$30,510
Program services (functional)
$4,517

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$60,457
Total assets, end of year
$76,786
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$76,786
Cash, savings and investments
$76,786
Gross receipts
$131,178

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Anthony CohenPresident40$0
Karl ProtilChairman of the Board4$0
Steven GillickTreasurer8$0
Jamaal W ThomasBoard Member3$0
James VorheesSecretary1$0
Floyd DesChampsBoard Member2$0
John CookBoard Member1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Anthony CohenPresident40$0
Karl ProtilChairman of the Board1$0
Steven GillickTreasurer2$0
Cheryl LampkinSecretary1$0
Jamaal W ThomasBoard Member1$0
James VorheesBoard Member1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Anthony CohenPresident25$0
Karl ProtilChairman of the Board2$0
Steven GillickTreasurer5$0
Cheryl LampkinSecretary3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16820 BLACK ROCK RD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874-3204
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
PO BOX 1366, OLNEY MD 20830
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
ANTHONY COHEN, PO BOX 1366, OLNEY MD 20830
Signed the 990-EZ
Steven Gillick, Treasurer
Phone
(202) 903-4140
Website
MENARE.ORG

Mission

The Menare Foundation is dedicated to the exploration and promotion of the history of the Underground Railroad through dynamic and immersive learning experiences.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Menare Foundation organized educational programs and events at the Button Farm Living History Center (operated by Menare) as well as off-site presentations and tours of historic sites related to the history of slavery and the Underground Railroad. The foundation also conducted virtual programs and presentations. The total number of people served was 9,104.
    Expenses $4,517 · grants $88,032

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
52-2147912
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$76,786
Income (IRS master file)
$131,178

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$131,178$114,849$76,786XML
990-EZDecember 2024$106,722$129,749$60,457XML
990-EZDecember 2023$122,119$65,472$83,484XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: ANTHONY COHEN
December 31, 2013≤ $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 52-2147912).

Questions about MENARE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of MENARE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MENARE FOUNDATION INC is 52-2147912.
Is MENARE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to MENARE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MENARE FOUNDATION 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 MENARE FOUNDATION INC 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 MENARE FOUNDATION INC 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 MENARE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2013 names ANTHONY COHEN.
Who are the officers and directors of MENARE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MENARE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $131,178, expenses of $114,849 and total assets of $76,786 at year end.

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