Nonprofit · EIN 64-0688913
HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · HERNANDO, MS 38632
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $114,911 | $118,258 | -$3,347 | $709,361 | $4,588 | $704,773 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $147,104 | $124,774 | $22,330 | $712,505 | $4,385 | $708,120 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $116,757 | $111,505 | $5,252 | $689,898 | $4,108 | $685,790 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $76,026
- of which government grants
- $56,381
- Membership dues
- $1,300
- Program service revenue
- $909
- Investment income
- $10,476
- Net rental income
- $27,500
- Other revenue
- $27,500
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $63,400
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $68,250
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,450
- Occupancy
- $11,574
- Depreciation
- $12,812
- Program services (functional)
- $77,191
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,067
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $712,505
- Total assets, end of year
- $709,361
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,588
- Net assets, end of year
- $704,773
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $232,701
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $704,773
- Gross receipts
- $114,911
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- MS
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM A BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| EDDIE BURKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KEITH HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JONATHAN HOOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LESLIE-BURL MCLEMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIM TERRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TRISH TOOMEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARRY BOUCHILLON | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| HARVEY FERGUSON | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| STEPHANIE STROM | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| REBECCA S THOMPSON | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM A BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| EDDIE BURKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KEITH HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JONATHAN HOOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LESLIE-BURL MCLEMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIM TERRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TRISH TOOMEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARRY BOUCHILLON | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| HARVEY FERGUSON | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| STEPHANIE STROM | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| REBECCA S THOMPSON | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM A BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KEITH HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JONATHAN HOOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LESLIE-BURL MCLEMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIM TERRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TRISH TOOMEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARRY BOUCHILLON | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| HARVEY FERGUSON | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| STEPHANIE STROM | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| REBECCA S THOMPSON | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 866, HERNANDO, MS 38632-0866
- In care of
- % JOSH B JR & RAMELLE E BELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- HARVEY FERGUSON, 630 GAINES ROAD, HERNANDO, MS 38632
- Signed the 990
- HARVEY FERGUSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (901) 647-8714
- Website
- DESOTOMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WILLIAMS PITTS & BEARD PLLC
Mission
TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN THE DESOTO COUNTY MUSEUM.
Program accomplishments
- SHOWCASE ARTIFACTS AND EXHIBITS FEATURING THE HISTORY OF DESOTO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FROM 1541 TO PRESENT.Expenses $75,975
- SHOWCASE ARTIFACTS AND EXHIBITS FEATURING THE HISTORY OF DESOTO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FROM 1541 TO PRESENT.Expenses $1,216
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 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
- 64-0688913
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $709,361
- Income (IRS master file)
- $114,911
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $114,911 | $118,258 | $709,361 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $147,104 | $124,774 | $712,505 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $116,757 | $111,505 | $689,898 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $122,545 | $109,387 | $684,626 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2016 | – | – | – | 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 64-0688913).
Questions about HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION is 64-0688913.
- Is HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION 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 HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION 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 HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION 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 HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names HARVEY FERGUSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HISTORIC DESOTO FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $114,911, expenses of $118,258 and total assets of $709,361 at year end.
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