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Nonprofit · EIN 58-2074065

MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28305

Financials

$49K$114K2023$72K$49K2024$63K$47K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$62,776$46,580$16,196$904,212$0$904,212
December 31, 2024990$72,435$49,128$23,307$888,016$0$888,016
December 31, 2023990$48,508$113,934-$65,426$864,709$0$864,709
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$41,580
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$21,196
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,525
Occupancy
$369
Depreciation
$7,587
Program services (functional)
$46,580

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$888,016
Total assets, end of year
$904,212
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$904,212
Land, buildings and equipment
$520,615
Net assets without donor restrictions
$681,392
Net assets with donor restrictions
$222,820
Gross receipts
$62,776
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1993
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
KELLI CARDENAS WALSHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CHARLES ANDERSON JRVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KAREN WALLACETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
DORIS SMALLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
LOU BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JOHN CALDWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MARY DENNINGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
NANCY FIELDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CASSANDRA MCMILLIONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVID REIDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
VICKI SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MATTHEW WYNNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLI CARDENAS WALSHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CHARLES ANDERSON JRVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KAREN WALLACETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
DORIS SMALLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
LOU BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JOHN CALDWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MARY DENNINGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
NANCY FIELDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CASSANDRA MCMILLIONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVID REIDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
VICKI SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MATTHEW WYNNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLI CARDENAS WALSHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CHARLES ANDERSON JRVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KAREN WALLACETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
DORIS SMALLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
SHERRI BLIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
LOU BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JOHN CALDWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MARY DENNINGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
NANCY FIELDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CASSANDRA MCMILLIONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
RENA MCNEILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVID REIDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
VICKI SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
TANNELAINE WILSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CHRISTOPHER WOOLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MATTHEW WYNNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 53693, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28305-3693
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KELLI WALSH, PO BOX 53693, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28305
Signed the 990
KELLI WALSH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(910) 486-1330
Return prepared by
HAIGH BYRD & LAMBERT LLP

Mission

THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION, INC'S PURPOSE IT TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH, PROGRESS, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX AT FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (A REGIONAL BRANCH OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY). THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS AND RECEIVES GRANTS, DONATION, GIFTS AND BEQUESTS TO ASSIST THE MUSEUM IN THE EXECUTION OF ITS PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND INTERPRETS THE CULTURAL HISTORY OF SOUTHERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THE HISTORICAL COMPLEX IS COMPOSED OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR, 1897 POE HOUSE, AND ARSENAL PARK. THE COMPLEX RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE PAST AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE PRESENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WHILE THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX IS A STATE AGENCY, THERE ARE MANY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT COULD NOT BE ACCOMPLISHED WITHOUT OUTSIDE FUNDS. THE MUSEUM FOUNDATION RELIES ON GRANTS, MEMBERSHIP DUES, DONATIONS, AND FUND-RAISING EVENTS TO OFFER A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF PROGRAMS. STAFF MEMBERS WORKED DILIGENTLY IN 2017, RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, PLANNING SPECIAL EVENTS AND HANDS-ON PROGRAMS, BRINING IN NEW EXHIBITS, REACHING OUT TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, PROMOTING THE MUSEUM COMPLEX, AND FINDING ALTERNATE FUNDING SOURCES ALL IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT THIS HISTORICAL AGENCY AND PROVE ITS VIABILITY AS A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SOUTHERN NC.
    Expenses $46,580

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-2074065
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
1993
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$904,212
Income (IRS master file)
$62,776

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$62,776$46,580$904,212XML
990December 2024$72,435$49,128$888,016XML
990December 2023$48,508$113,934$864,709XML
990December 2022$41,167$91,383$930,135IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 58-2074065).

Questions about MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC is 58-2074065.
Is MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION 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 MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION 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 MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION 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 MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KELLI WALSH.
Who are the officers and directors of MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $62,776, expenses of $46,580 and total assets of $904,212 at year end.

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