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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0477251

WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · WHEELING, WV 26003

Financials

$886$1K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2024990-EZ$886$1,132-$246$7,261–$7,261
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024

Revenue

Membership dues
$360
Investment income
$4
Net income from sales of inventory
$522

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$132
Program services (functional)
$1,082

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,507
Total assets, end of year
$7,261
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$7,261
Cash, savings and investments
$7,261
Gross receipts
$886

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 June 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GERRY REILLYPRESIDENT4$0
COURT MICKERVICE-PRESIDE1$0
JOSEPH LAKERDIRECTOR2$0
LINDA COMINSTREASURER2$0
MARIA MCKELVEYSECRETARY2$0
ERIN BOWERSDIRECTOR1$0
PETER CHACALOSDIRECTOR2$0
ROBERT DEFRANCISDIRECTOR2$0
JUDI HENDRICKSONDIRECTOR1$0
PATTIE HERSHEYDIRECTOR2$0
KATIE KLUGDIRECTOR1$0
JOSEPH LAKERDIRECTOR2$0
MAUREEN ZAMBITODIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1528 MARKET ST, WHEELING, WV 26003-3532
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1528 MARKET STREET, WHEELING WV 26003
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
LINDA COMINS, 1528 MARKET STREET, WHEELING WV 26003
Signed the 990-EZ
LINDA COMINS, TREASURER
Phone
(304) 243-1329
Return prepared by
FELTONCPA AC

Mission

TO COOPERATE WITH THE STATE OF WV TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND MAINTAIN THE SITE OF THE STATE'S BIRTHPLACE AND TO PROVIDE A STABLE, PERMANENT AND SECURE ARCHIVAL ENVIRONMENT FOR PERMANENT EXHIBITS REFLECTING HISTORY OF THE STATE.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE WV INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND MAINTAIN THE SITE OF THE STATE'S BIRTHPLACE AND TO PROVIDE A STABLE, PERMANENT AND SECURE ARCHIVAL ENVIRONMENT FOR PERMANENT EXHIBITS REFLECTING THE HISTORY OF THE STATE. THEIR MAIN SOURCE OF REVENUE COMES FROM THE SALES OF ITEMS IN THE INDEPENDENCE HALL SHOP FOR WHICH THEY HAVE RESPONSIBILITY OVER. THE FOUNDATION'S GOAL IS TO HELP ATTRACT PEOPLE TO VISIT INDEPENDENCE HALL THROUGH VARIOUS PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
    Expenses $82
  • DONATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR OHIO VALLEY, DEDICATED TO THE CREATION AND ERECTION OF A STATUE OF ARTHUR I. BOREMAN, STATE'S 1ST GOVERNOR.
    Expenses $1,000 · grants $1,000

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-N on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Check at the IRS
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0477251
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1964
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,261
Income (IRS master file)
$886

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: LINDA COMINS
June 30, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZJune 2024$886$1,132$7,261XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 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 55-0477251).

Questions about WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC is 55-0477251.
Is WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
Are donations to WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended June 30, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names LINDA COMINS.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENCE HALL FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $886, expenses of $1,132 and total assets of $7,261 at year end.

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