Nonprofit · EIN 71-0926680
PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · PORT ARANSAS, TX 78373
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $464,204 | $410,600 | $53,604 | $2,011,939 | $7,001 | $2,004,938 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $821,882 | $370,560 | $451,322 | $1,940,862 | $1,461 | $1,939,401 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $322,197
- of which government grants
- $29,000
- Membership dues
- $18,209
- Program service revenue
- $71,961
- Investment income
- $19,268
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $25,406
- Other revenue
- $50,778
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,935
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $60,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $109,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $182,790
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,155
- Occupancy
- $17,908
- Travel
- $680
- Depreciation
- $22,960
- Program services (functional)
- $258,376
- Management and general (functional)
- $138,753
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,471
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,940,862
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,011,939
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,001
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,004,938
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,534,471
- Publicly traded securities
- $123,949
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,979,938
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $25,000
- Gross receipts
- $576,845
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Harris | COO Officer | 40 | $55,600 |
| JB Smith | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Felicia Foster | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lee Roy Hoskins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| David Gillete | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Tom Litchfield | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Patricia Tinnin | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Andy Norton | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Pete Edquist | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bernie Kampschmidt | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Phillip Schutts | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Richard Schroer | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ryan Richter | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Richard Edgecomb | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Strain | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $49,004 |
| Pete Edquist | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Felicia Foster | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JB Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| David Gillete | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Lee Roy Hoskins | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Patricia Tinnin | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Andy Norton | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tom Litchfield | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bernie Kampschmidt | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Phillip Schutts | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Richard Schroer | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ryan Richter | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jeff Comstock | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Carl Moore | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 716 W AVENUE C, PORT ARANSAS, TX 78373-4125
- In care of
- % TREASURER DAVID GILLETTE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JB Smith, PO Box 677, Port Aransas, TX 78373
- Signed the 990
- Tom Litchfield, Treasurer
- Phone
- (361) 749-3800
- Website
- portaransasmuseum.org
- Return prepared by
- Dunagan Jack LLP
Mission
Promoting citizen interest and participation in the appreciation and preservation of Port Aransas' history, environment and ambiance.
Program accomplishments
- The Organization is dedicated to preserving the tiny fishing town of Port Aransas, Texas. The Organization operates the Port Aransas Museum, which is open three days a week. Volunteers give tours of the museum and the Little Chapel on the Hill; work outreach with schools on historical lessons; provide games and tutorials; and are currently working on establishing walking tours. Farley Boat Works is a living exhibit with a functional boat building shop with classes open to the public. In addition to the two main institutions, the Organization is currently working on the Scow Schooner Project and construction has begun on a new Maritime Museum. During 2024, the Organization hosted its free winter lecture series, the annual Port A Days, Wooden Boat, and Surf Festivals, and a poetry contest.Expenses $258,376 · grants $6,935 · revenue $71,961
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
- 71-0926680
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,011,939
- Income (IRS master file)
- $576,845
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $464,204 | $410,600 | $2,011,939 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $821,882 | $370,560 | $1,940,862 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $571,309 | $294,865 | $1,505,936 | 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 71-0926680).
Questions about PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is 71-0926680.
- Is PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 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 PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 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 PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 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 PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JB Smith.
- Who are the officers and directors of PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,600 (Ashley Harris, COO).
- How much revenue does PORT ARANSAS PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $464,204, expenses of $410,600 and total assets of $2,011,939 at year end.
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