Nonprofit · EIN 59-3672494
A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · FERN BCH, FL 32034
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $140,382 | $80,921 | $59,461 | $230,005 | $47 | $229,958 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $61,986 | $46,004 | $15,982 | $173,345 | $173 | $173,172 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $85,414 | $34,552 | $50,862 | $154,430 | $57 | $154,373 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $56,320 | $49,292 | $7,028 | $104,341 | – | $104,341 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $136,250
- Membership dues
- $2,605
- Investment income
- $1,527
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $30,667
- Occupancy
- $6,682
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,488
- Other expenses
- $40,084
- Program services (functional)
- $80,921
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $173,345
- Total assets, end of year
- $230,005
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $47
- Net assets, end of year
- $229,958
- Cash, savings and investments
- $162,341
- Gross receipts
- $140,382
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIL FRINK | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| THEA SEAGRAVES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CARLTON JONES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIL FRINK | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| THEA SEAGRAVES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CARLTON JONES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIL FRINK | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| EVELYN JONES | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| THEA SEAGRAVES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CARLTON JONES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIL FRINK | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| EVELYN JONES | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| THEA SEAGRAVES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CARLTON JONES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1600 JULIA ST, FERN BCH, FL 32034-4912
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 1600 Julia Street, Fernandina Beach FL 32034
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Neil Frink, 1600 Julia Street, Fernandina Beach FL 32034
- Signed the 990-EZ
- NEIL FRINK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (904) 510-7036
- Return prepared by
- THE FORDE FIRM INC
Mission
THE A.L. LEWIS MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO DOCUMENT AND INTERPRET THE RICH TRADITION AND LEGACY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS' INGENUITY, PERSEVERANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS. THROUGH OUR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, WE HONOR AFRICAN AMERICANS AS AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND AMERICAN SOCIETY
Program accomplishments
- THE A. L. LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY D.B.A A. L. LEWIS MUSEUM AT AMERICAN BEACH RE-OPENED OCTOBER 2022. FORMERLY THE AMERICAN BEACH MUSEUM OPENED AS THE A. L. LEWIS MUSEUM AT AMERICAN BEACH AFTER A HIATUS ACCOMPLISHING NEW RESEARCH, COLLECTION ORGANIZATION AND DIGITATION, WEBSITE RE-DESIGN AN EXHIBIT RENOVATION AND TECHNICAL UPDATES. THE REOPENING OF THE A. L. LEWIS MUSEUM AT AMERICAN BEACH WAS RECEIVED BY THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS WITH EXCITEMENT AND RAVE REVIEWS. THE GRANTS AND DONATIONS FOR THE COLLECTION DIGITATION ALLOWED THE MUSEUM TO ESTABLISH THE INITIAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC OF HISTORIC ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS, AND EXHIBITS TO A WIDER AUDIENCE. THE WEBSITE REDESIGN SERVED A VALUABLE RESEARCH TOOL FOR SCHOLARS AND ENHANCED VISITOR UNDERSTANDING AND CREATED A PLATFORM THAT SEAMLESS GUIDED VISITORS THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S RICH HISTORY EXHIBITS AND OFFERINGS. VISITATION INCREASED IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2022 AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ENHANCE COMMUNITY OUTREACH.Expenses $61,660
- THE A. L. LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY D.B.A A. L. LEWIS MUSEUM AT AMERICAN BEACH RE-OPENED OCTOBER 2022. FORMERLY THE AMERICAN BEACH MUSEUM OPENED AS THE A. L. LEWIS MUSEUM AT AMERICAN BEACH AFTER A HIATUS ACCOMPLISHING NEW RESEARCH, COLLECTION ORGANIZATION AND DIGITATION, WEBSITE RE-DESIGN AN EXHIBIT RENOVATION AND TECHNICAL UPDATES. THE REOPENING OF THE A. L. LEWIS MUSEUM AT AMERICAN BEACH WAS RECEIVED BY THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS WITH EXCITEMENT AND RAVE REVIEWS. THE GRANTS AND DONATIONS FOR THE COLLECTION DIGITATION ALLOWED THE MUSEUM TO ESTABLISH THE INITIAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC OF HISTORIC ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS, AND EXHIBITS TO A WIDER AUDIENCE. THE WEBSITE REDESIGN SERVED A VALUABLE RESEARCH TOOL FOR SCHOLARS AND ENHANCED VISITOR UNDERSTANDING AND CREATED A PLATFORM THAT SEAMLESS GUIDED VISITORS THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S RICH HISTORY EXHIBITS AND OFFERINGS. VISITATION INCREASED IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2022 AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ENHANCE COMMUNITY OUTREACH.Expenses $19,261
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3672494
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $230,005
- Income (IRS master file)
- $140,382
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $140,382 | $80,921 | $230,005 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $61,986 | $46,004 | $173,345 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $85,414 | $34,552 | $154,430 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $56,320 | $49,292 | $104,341 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Neil Frink | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 59-3672494).
Questions about A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 59-3672494.
- Is A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A L LEWIS 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 A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Neil Frink.
- Who are the officers and directors of A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does A L LEWIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $140,382, expenses of $80,921 and total assets of $230,005 at year end.
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