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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1586331

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · BREVARD, NC 28712

Financials

$218K$82K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$218,422$82,062$136,360$1,700,489$0$1,700,489
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$206,385
of which government grants
$32,000
Program service revenue
$9,516
Investment income
$2,521
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$525
Occupancy
$5,676
Program services (functional)
$79,054
Management and general (functional)
$2,367
Fundraising (functional)
$641

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,561,003
Total assets, end of year
$1,700,489
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,700,489
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,418,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,638,936
Net assets with donor restrictions
$61,553
Gross receipts
$218,422
Employees
0
Volunteers
45
Year formed
1987
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marjorie LillardPresidetn
Officer
10$0
Gregory HunterVice President
Officer
5$0
Matthew Agrella-SevillaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Rachel HallBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Martha JohnsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Mac MorrowBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Patricia StahlBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2061, BREVARD, NC 28712-2061
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 2061, Brevard NC 28712
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Marjorie Lillard, 79 FRANKLIN ST, BREVARD, NC 28712
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Marjorie Lillard, 79 Franklin Street, Brevard NC 28712
Signed the 990
Marjorie Lillard, President
Phone
(201) 602-6947

Mission

The mission of the Transylvania County Historical Society is to preserve the cultural and architectural history of Transylvania County through research historic documentation and interpretation. This is accomplished through the stewardship of historic properties in Transylvania County the Allison-Deaver House and the McGaha Chapel. Both properties are designated as local landmarks by the JHPC and the Allison-Deaver House is on the National Register of Historic Places.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Historic Property Restoration Conducted major restoration and preservation work on the Societys historic properties including structural repairs grounds maintenance tree work and other capital improvements to the Allison-Deaver House and McGaha Chapel. These projects ensure the long-term survival of the countys oldest standing timber-frame house c. 1815 and the historic McGaha Chapel for future generations.
    Expenses $65,146
  • Operation of Allison-Deaver House Museum & Grounds and McGaha Chapel Operated and maintained the Allison-Deaver House Museum and surrounding grounds for public tours educational interpretation and year-round free public access to gardens walking trails and picnic areas. Managed the McGaha Chapel for community events weddings reunions and old-time sing-alongs. Provided public access and rental opportunities while preserving these historic sites as living museums.
    Expenses $13,908 · revenue $9,516

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1586331
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
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,700,489
Income (IRS master file)
$218,422

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$218,422$82,062$1,700,489IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Marjorie Lillard
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Eugene Baker
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Marjorie Lillard
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Gene Baker
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Susan Kaczmarek
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Susan Kaczmarek
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 56-1586331).

Questions about TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 56-1586331.
Is TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Marjorie Lillard.
Who are the officers and directors of TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $218,422, expenses of $82,062 and total assets of $1,700,489 at year end.

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