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Nonprofit · EIN 59-6001426

LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES

Tax-exempt · ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32085

Financials

$2.4M$2.1M2023$2.2M$2.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,246,600$2,355,153-$108,553$7,645,260$34,650$7,610,610
December 31, 2023990$2,389,627$2,137,338$252,289$7,818,895$99,732$7,719,163
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$255,105
of which government grants
$121,931
Membership dues
$39,019
Program service revenue
$1,199,226
Investment income
$113
Net rental income
$644,035
Net income from sales of inventory
$138,486
Other revenue
$792,156

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$225,000
Other salaries and wages
$712,656
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,000,085
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$228
Accounting fees
$52,491
Occupancy
$289,694
Depreciation
$291,157
Program services (functional)
$1,990,105
Management and general (functional)
$353,273
Fundraising (functional)
$11,775

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,818,895
Total assets, end of year
$7,645,260
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,650
Net assets, end of year
$7,610,610
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,712,059
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,569,956
Net assets with donor restrictions
$40,654
Gross unrelated business income
$138,599
Gross receipts
$2,426,039
Employees
29
Volunteers
80
Year formed
1948
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
David BangallKey Employee40$207,282$17,718
Mark BaileyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
David DrysdaleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
David PeekTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Teresa RadzinskiBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
Nancy Sikes-KlineTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David BangallKey Employee40$133,687
Mark BaileyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
David DrysdaleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
David PeekTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Teresa RadzinskiBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Nancy Sikes-KlineTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 334, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32085-0334
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Teresa Radzinski, 75 King Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Signed the 990
Teresa Radzinski, Board Chair
Phone
(904) 824-2874
Return prepared by
NEVILLE WAINIO CPAS PLLC

Mission

To inspire curiosity, excite minds, and enrich lives through the Organization's unique collection, historic building, and dynamic exhibitions and programs.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The operation and maintenance of the Lightner Museum's exhibitions, artcollection, historic building, and educational programs. Educationalprograms include guided tours, antique mechanical device demonstrations,lecture & music series, and other special events throughout the year thatallow visitors opportunities to engage with the collection.
    Expenses $1,990,105 · revenue $1,454,331

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-6001426
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
1950
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,645,260
Income (IRS master file)
$2,426,039

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,246,600$2,355,153$7,645,260IRS
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$2,389,627$2,137,338$7,818,895XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$2,295,791$1,927,141$7,663,914IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 59-6001426).

Questions about LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES

What is the EIN of LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES is 59-6001426.
Is LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1950.
Are donations to LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES 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 LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES 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 LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES 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 LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Teresa Radzinski.
Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $207,282 (David Bangall, Key Employee).
How much revenue does LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,246,600, expenses of $2,355,153 and total assets of $7,645,260 at year end.

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