Nonprofit · EIN 54-1394855
CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · CHINCOTEAGUE, VA 23336
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $160,833 | $165,748 | -$4,915 | $164,715 | $662 | $164,053 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $166,295 | $120,033 | $46,262 | $165,052 | $832 | $164,220 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $136,633 | $107,064 | $29,569 | $108,518 | $627 | $107,891 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,698
- Membership dues
- $6,430
- Program service revenue
- $136,676
- Investment income
- $3,459
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,231
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $51,112
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,994
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,603
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $700
- Occupancy
- $411
- Depreciation
- $4,801
- Program services (functional)
- $159,633
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,115
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $165,052
- Total assets, end of year
- $164,715
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $662
- Net assets, end of year
- $164,053
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,204
- Publicly traded securities
- $49,666
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $164,053
- Gross receipts
- $170,833
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE BROWN | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FENNER | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| MARCUS LEMASTERS | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| PETER PULMAN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE BROWN | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARCUS LEMASTERS | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAN MACKINNON | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER PULMAN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE BROWN | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| MARCUS LEMASTERS | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| JAN MACKINNON | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| PETER PULMAN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 917, CHINCOTEAGUE, VA 23336-0917
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARCUS LEMASTERS, 7390 RACING BOON LANDING, CHINCOTEAGUE, VA 23336
- Signed the 990
- MARCUS LEMASTERS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (757) 336-3696
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.PIPING-PLOVER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JESSICA T SMITH CPA PA
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. ALSO TO SUPPORT THE WILDLIFE REFUGE WITH THEIR NEEDS AND HELP SUPPORT THE OPERATION AND UPKEEP OF THE HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSE
Program accomplishments
- LIGHTHOUSE - TO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE LIGHTHOUSE, AND KEEP IT OPEN TO THE PUBLICExpenses $2,076 · revenue $8,872
- CNWR WISH LIST - TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, MATERIALS AND SERVICES ON THE WILDLIFE REFUGEExpenses $74,740 · grants $51,112 · revenue $127,804
- TO SUPPORT THE WILDLIFE REFUGE WITH THEIR NEEDS AND HELP SUPPORT THE OPERATION AND UPKEEP OF THE HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSEExpenses $82,817
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 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 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1394855
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $164,715
- Income (IRS master file)
- $170,833
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $160,833 | $165,748 | $164,715 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $166,295 | $120,033 | $165,052 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $136,633 | $107,064 | $108,518 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $91,252 | $95,013 | $72,956 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 54-1394855).
Questions about CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC is 54-1394855.
- Is CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION 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 CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY 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 CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MARCUS LEMASTERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHINCOTEAGUE NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $160,833, expenses of $165,748 and total assets of $164,715 at year end.
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