Nonprofit · EIN 58-1468825
LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · VALDOSTA, GA 31601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $343,416 | $193,999 | $149,417 | $7,887,392 | $0 | $7,887,392 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $229,738 | $160,799 | $68,939 | $7,265,292 | $0 | $7,265,292 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $65,044
- of which government grants
- $25,000
- Membership dues
- $25,899
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $278,372
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $167,270
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,155
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,215
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $98,398
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,100
- Occupancy
- $40,409
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,265,292
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,887,392
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,887,392
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,650,097
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,887,392
- Gross receipts
- $343,416
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renate Milner | Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | – | $57,000 |
| Ronald Irwin | President Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Michael Black | 1st VP Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Mary Young Manning | 2nd VP Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| C E Hightower Jr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Carol Irwin | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| John Bennett | Past President Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Jennifer Schroer Altman | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Bill Brannen | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| James F Council III | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Joyce Evans | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Glenn Gregory | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Lilla Hart | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Sally S Kurrie | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Cathy Perry | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Petrella | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Mark Wisenbaker | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Young | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Martha N Gibson | 2nd VP Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Sally S Kurrie | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| C E Hightower Jr | Treasurer Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| T Davy Shelton | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Catherine Redles | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Joyce Evans | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Jennifer Schroer Altman | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Dr Marvin T Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Lynn Thomas | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Dr John Crowley | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Lilla Hart | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Ronald Irwin | 1st VP Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| John Bennett | President Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 306 W CENTRAL AVENUE, VALDOSTA, GA 31601-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LOWNDES CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC, PO BOX 56, VALDOSTA, GA 316030056
- Signed the 990
- LOWNDES CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC, TREASURER
- Phone
- (229) 247-4780
- Website
- valdostamuseum.com
- Return prepared by
- GRANDBAY ACCOUNTING INC
Mission
Dedicated to protecting and preserving the rich history of Valdosta and Lowndes county by maintaining a museum for education and research purposes.
Program accomplishments
- Maintain museum that houses photographs, artifacts, books, memorabilia and family histories related to Lowndes County, Georgia. Proceed with an ongoing caboose and outdoor exhibit project.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1468825
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,887,392
- Income (IRS master file)
- $343,416
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $343,416 | $193,999 | $7,887,392 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $229,738 | $160,799 | $7,265,292 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $106,205 | $140,304 | $6,462,426 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 58-1468825).
Questions about LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 58-1468825.
- Is LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LOWNDES CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,000 (Renate Milner, Director).
- How much revenue does LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $343,416, expenses of $193,999 and total assets of $7,887,392 at year end.
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