Nonprofit · EIN 54-2007460
SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · NEW MARKET, VA 22844
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,896,297 | $2,870,332 | $5,025,965 | $74,697,504 | $6,694,316 | $68,003,188 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,045,319 | $3,458,167 | $5,587,152 | $70,693,313 | $8,228,555 | $62,464,758 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,141,350 | $2,930,571 | $5,210,779 | $63,483,814 | $6,609,813 | $56,874,001 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,393,496
- of which government grants
- $4,786,666
- Program service revenue
- $153,052
- Investment income
- $169,166
- Net rental income
- $97,595
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $35,025
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,735
- Other revenue
- $180,583
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $176,836
- Other salaries and wages
- $425,751
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $716,463
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,953
- Accounting fees
- $28,190
- Travel
- $13,925
- Depreciation
- $32,430
- Program services (functional)
- $2,283,918
- Management and general (functional)
- $307,043
- Fundraising (functional)
- $279,371
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $70,693,313
- Total assets, end of year
- $74,697,504
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,694,316
- Net assets, end of year
- $68,003,188
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $403,504
- Publicly traded securities
- $263,988
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $67,592,248
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $410,940
- Gross receipts
- $7,999,694
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 195
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVEN WALKER | CEO Officer | 40 | $140,000 | $36,836 |
| MARK D PERREAULT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS P PICERNO | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG R STEVENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CDR CRAIG A MORIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM R ARCHER III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALPHONSO P BOXLEY III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHILDS F BURDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J RODERICK O GRAVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEN CHRISTOPHER T HEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR IRVINE E HESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM B HOLTZMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN L LOUDERBACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS C MACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES E PEARMAN JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLVIN GREGG RYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA C WHEELER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES WILKINS III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVEN WALKER | CEO Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $38,731 |
| MARK D PERREAULT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS P PICERNO | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES E PEARMAN JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CDR CRAIG A MORIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM R ARCHER III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALPHONSO P BOXLEY III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHILDS F BURDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J RODERICK O GRAVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEL CHRISTOPHER T HEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR IRVINE E HESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM B HOLTZMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN L LOUDERBACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS C MACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG R STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COL HUGH SPROUL III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA C WHEELER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W DENMAN ZIRKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVEN WALKER | CEO Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $37,170 |
| MARK D PERREAULT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS P PICERNO | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG R STEVENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CDR CRAIG A MORIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM R ARCHER III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALPHONSO P BOXLEY III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHILDS F BURDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEL CHRISTOPHER T HEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM B HOLTZMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK M KENNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN L LOUDERBACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS C MACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN MARCHI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES E PEARMAN JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COL HUGH SPROUL III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA C WHEELER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES R WILINS JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W DENMAN ZIRKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9386 SOUTH CONGRESS ST, NEW MARKET, VA 22844-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEVEN WALKER, PO BOX 897, NEW MARKET, VA 22844
- Signed the 990
- KEVEN WALKER, CEO
- Phone
- (540) 740-4545
- Website
- WWW.SHENANDOAHATWAR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ROBINSON FARMER COX ASSOCIATES
Mission
TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND INTERPRET THE HISTORIC CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS, STRUCTURES, AND ARTIFACTS OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
Program accomplishments
- PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD SITES: THIS INCLUDING PRESERVING APPROXIMATELY 7,700 ACRES OF BATTLEFIELD LAND THROUGHOUT THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY, AND 22 HISTORIC STRUCTURES, HISTORIC COLLECTIONS AND ARTIFACTS FROM THE CIVIL WAR ERA ARE PROTECTED, CARED FOR AND PRESERVED. THE FOUDADTION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION. THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICES ARE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE HISTORIC STRAYER HOUSE IN DOWNTOWN NEW MARKET, VIRGINIA, IN THE HEART OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY. A CIVIL WAR ORIENTATION CENTER SMALL GIFT SHOP AND VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER IS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THE FOUNDATION COORDINATES NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN THE ONGOING EFFORTS. THE FOUNDATION OWNS AND OPERATES A CIVIL WAR MUSEUM IN DOWNTOWN WINCHESTER AND A VISITORS CENTER LOCATED AT THE THIRD WINCHESTER BATTLEFIELD.Expenses $2,242,133 · grants $12,000 · revenue $153,052
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
- 54-2007460
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $74,697,504
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,999,694
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $7,896,297 | $2,870,332 | $74,697,504 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $9,045,319 | $3,458,167 | $70,693,313 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $8,141,350 | $2,930,571 | $63,483,814 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $8,174,103 | $1,726,529 | $60,839,183 | 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 54-2007460).
Questions about SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION is 54-2007460.
- Is SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION 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 SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION 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 SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION 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 SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KEVEN WALKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,000 (KEVEN WALKER, CEO).
- How much revenue does SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,896,297, expenses of $2,870,332 and total assets of $74,697,504 at year end.
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