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Nonprofit · EIN 57-0729179

FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · AIKEN, SC 29801

Financials

$68K$34K2022$74K$33K2024$68K$50K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$67,966$49,951$18,015$645,608$1,000$644,608
June 30, 2025990$74,099$33,010$41,089$541,974$0$541,974
June 30, 2023990-EZ$68,380$33,565$34,815$445,586–$445,586
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$44,708
Membership dues
$10,555
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$8,297
Net income from fundraising events
$14,961
Other revenue
$14,961

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$40,670
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$900
Program services (functional)
$42,443
Management and general (functional)
$6,278
Fundraising (functional)
$1,230

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$541,974
Total assets, end of year
$645,608
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,000
Net assets, end of year
$644,608
Publicly traded securities
$580,267
Net assets without donor restrictions
$644,608
Gross receipts
$88,498
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
State of legal domicile
SC

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, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHLEEN HUFF CUNNINGHAMAT LARGE
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVID M TAVERNIERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JEANMARIE BRONSONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CHRISTINE JAKUBECPAST PRES
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JESSICA WHEAT WELTONCOMMUNICATIONS
Trustee or director
0$0
ASHLEY SCOTTAT LARGE
Trustee or director
0$0
MARY DRISCOLLRECORDING SEC
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
DANIEL GLUVNAEVENTS CHAIR
Trustee or director
0$0
NICK BARDTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
SUSAN STEINBISMEMBERSHIP CHR
Trustee or director
0$0
KARL LUTTERLOHAT LARGE
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHLEEN HUFF CUNNINGHAMSPECIAL PROJECT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
DAVID M TAVERNIERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JEANMARIE BRONSONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CHRISTINE JAKUBECPAST PRES
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JESSICA WHEAT WELTONCOMMUNICATIONS
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ASHLEY SCOTTAT LARGE
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHLEEN HUFF CUNNINGHAMPAST PRESIDENT0$0
LIZ NICAVice President0$0
RACHEL D'ENTREMONTRECRD SECRETARY0$0
CHRISTINE J JAKUBECPresident0$0
LAUREEN RILEY FEINMANTreasurer0$0
KENA BLACKEVENTS DIR0$0
LYNN WHEATHISTORIAN/PARL0$0
JAMACIA MCCRAYCOMMUNICATIONS0$0
SUSAN WATERSMEMBERSHIP0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
433 NEWBERRY ST, AIKEN, SC 29801-4844
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DAVID M TAVERNIER, 433 NEWBERRY STREET, AIKEN, SC 29801
Signed the 990
DAVID M TAVERNIER, President
Phone
(803) 642-2015
Return prepared by
MICHAEL TERRY CPA LLC

Mission

THE FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE STUDY AND APPRECIATION OF LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH PROMOTION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • The funds donated by the Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum supported the Museums mission to preserve, interpret, and exhibit Aiken County's history. During the year, the Organization funded various programs, projects and related operating expenses. The Organization provided monthly lawn care services, including fertilizer and pest control applications. The Organization supported the Museum's Recollections program by adding video interviews to the Living History Collection.
    Expenses $42,443

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
57-0729179
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
1982
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$645,608
Income (IRS master file)
$88,498

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$67,966$49,951$645,608XML
990June 2025$74,099$33,010$541,974XML
990-EZJune 2023$68,380$33,565$445,586XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZOctober 2019–––IRS
990-EZOctober 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 57-0729179).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is 57-0729179.
Is FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 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 FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 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 FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names DAVID M TAVERNIER.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $67,966, expenses of $49,951 and total assets of $645,608 at year end.

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