Nonprofit · EIN 52-2170291
HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE INC
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21231
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,920,806 | $2,059,994 | -$139,188 | $5,187,375 | $1,583,255 | $3,604,120 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,500,236 | $1,770,963 | -$270,727 | $4,928,695 | $1,214,090 | $3,714,605 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $591,607
- of which government grants
- $516,515
- Program service revenue
- $1,187,984
- Investment income
- $69,154
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $38,398
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $72,061
- Other revenue
- $72,061
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $619,737
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $695,643
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $13,577
- Travel
- $20,693
- Depreciation
- $322,747
- Program services (functional)
- $1,754,882
- Management and general (functional)
- $305,112
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,928,695
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,187,375
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,583,255
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,604,120
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,740,826
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,240,258
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,323,639
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,280,481
- Gross receipts
- $2,258,145
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEE SCHEDULE O | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEE SCHEDULE O | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1417 THAMES STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21231-3664
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CINDY WADALAVAGE, 1417 THAMES STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21231
- Signed the 990
- CINDY WADALAVAGE, CFO
- Phone
- (410) 539-1797
- Website
- WWW.HISTORICSHIPS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSS MENDELSOHN & ASSOCIATES PA
Mission
HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE PRESERVES AND MAINTAINS USS CONSTELLATION, USS TORSK, LS116 CHESAPEAKE, USCGC WHEC-37 AND THE SEVEN FOOT KNOLL LICENSE, ALL REGISTERED NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS, PROVIDING HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION AND HANDS-ON EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUPS.
Program accomplishments
- PRESERVES HISTORIC U.S. NAVY SAILING VESSELS AS MUSEUMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.Expenses $1,754,882 · revenue $1,187,984
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 | Not 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
- 52-2170291
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,187,375
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,258,145
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,920,806 | $2,059,994 | $5,187,375 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,500,236 | $1,770,963 | $4,928,695 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,215,858 | $2,206,924 | $6,064,681 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 52-2170291).
Questions about HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE INC
- What is the EIN of HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE INC is 52-2170291.
- Is HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE 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 HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE 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 HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE 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 HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CINDY WADALAVAGE.
- Who are the officers and directors of HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,920,806, expenses of $2,059,994 and total assets of $5,187,375 at year end.
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