Nonprofit · EIN 56-1245526
LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · LINCOLNTON, NC 28092
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $142,510 | $61,272 | $81,238 | $1,381,611 | $0 | $1,381,611 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $96,800 | $61,775 | $35,025 | $1,306,861 | $355 | $1,306,506 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $276,490 | $55,897 | $220,593 | $1,273,566 | $0 | $1,273,566 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $123,436
- of which government grants
- $7,500
- Membership dues
- $3,489
- Program service revenue
- $3,815
- Investment income
- $15,259
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,891
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,648
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,029
- Occupancy
- $10,306
- Program services (functional)
- $45,376
- Management and general (functional)
- $15,896
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,306,861
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,381,611
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,381,611
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $939,423
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,259,558
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $122,053
- Gross receipts
- $142,510
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 68
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Howell | President Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Laura Gregory | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jamie Setzer | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Howell | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Laura Gregory | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Jamie Setzer | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Howell | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Laura Gregory | Treasurer Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Jamie Setzer | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 403 E MAIN ST, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092-3305
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Carole Howell, 403 Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092
- Signed the 990
- Laura Gregory, Treasurer
- Phone
- (704) 748-9090
- Website
- www.lincolncountyhistory.com
- Return prepared by
- Barbara L Hopkins PA
Mission
To collect, preserve, and share the history, arts, and culture of the Lincoln County region to promote understanding and appreciation of the social, cultural, religious, natural and political aspects of life that have contributed to our shared heritage. Our purpose includes identifying, protecting, and interpreting that material through exhibitions, publications, educational initiatives, and programs.
Program accomplishments
- Museum Collection & Research Library: Collections, archives, museum, and research library facility spaces, museum exhibits, related software and subscriptions and collection supplies. Research and historical books relating to the history and heritage of Lincoln County.Expenses $21,508 · revenue $1,854
- Programs, Exhibition and Educational Initiatives: Events commemorating the Revolutionary War Battle of Ramseurs Mill incuding living history demonstrations, tours, and reenactment. Lecture Series with visiting historical fiction author Cornwallis Burning of the Baggage commemoration, speaker and various demonstrations. Heritage workshop with window restoration workshop and demonstration. daily life demonstrations.Expenses $11,564 · revenue $1,960
- Properties Preservation: Preservation of historic Brown House, Plonk Cemetery and other historic properties which includes property maintenance.Expenses $9,130 · revenue $1
- Membership Outreach: Bi-monthly newsletter distributed to members, educators, and local leaders. Annual member meeting and visiting historical speaker.Expenses $3,174
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1245526
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,381,611
- Income (IRS master file)
- $142,510
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $142,510 | $61,272 | $1,381,611 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $96,800 | $61,775 | $1,306,861 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $276,490 | $55,897 | $1,273,566 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $417,335 | $38,439 | $1,053,408 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 56-1245526).
Questions about LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC is 56-1245526.
- Is LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL 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 LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Carole Howell.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $142,510, expenses of $61,272 and total assets of $1,381,611 at year end.
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