Nonprofit · EIN 74-2020973
GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $710,232 | $764,639 | -$54,407 | $969,299 | $63,768 | $905,531 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $628,818 | $595,466 | $33,352 | $1,011,196 | $51,258 | $959,938 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $233,861
- of which government grants
- $145,410
- Membership dues
- $52,320
- Program service revenue
- $424,030
- Investment income
- $18,911
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $33,430
- Other revenue
- $33,430
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $152,438
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,100
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $184,651
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,590
- Occupancy
- $191,992
- Depreciation
- $1,435
- Program services (functional)
- $748,614
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,025
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,011,196
- Total assets, end of year
- $969,299
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $63,768
- Net assets, end of year
- $905,531
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $310,286
- Publicly traded securities
- $385,269
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $905,531
- Gross receipts
- $820,705
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 47
- Year formed
- 1978
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janis Gonser | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Richard Gruetzner | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Kristi Lee-Norden | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Larry Deuser | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Barbara Berthold | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Eddie Wolsch | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sandra Dieckman | Director Trustee or director | 32 | $0 |
| Jon Todd JT Koenig | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lu Hollander | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sean Herrity | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dr Ralf Bendlin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ed Tovar | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kevin Klaus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sabine McCalla | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rebecca Rich-Wolfmeyer | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Jungowski | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Hans Boas | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rodney Koenig | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Karen Haschke | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jim Kearney | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rosemary Lindley | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Helgard Suhr-Hollis | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 32 | $0 |
| Canan Kaba | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Van M Massirer | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Christopher Markley | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 |
| Doris Boerkei | Office Manager Trustee or director, Key employee | 16 | $0 |
| Manuela Markley | Program Director Trustee or director, Key employee | 32 | $0 |
| Anika Ke Swani | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Franziska Jackson | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Allen Barnes | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Bruce Bower | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Margo Blevins | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Lindley | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Helgard Suhr-Hollis | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 32 | $0 |
| Canan Kaba | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Jim Kearney | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Hans Boas | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rodney Koenig | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Karen Haschke | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Van M Massirer | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Franziska Jackson | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Allen Barnes | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Bruce Bower | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Anika Ke Swani | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Christopher Markley | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 |
| Doris Boerkei | Office Manager Trustee or director, Key employee | 16 | $0 |
| Manuela Markley | Program Director Trustee or director, Key employee | 32 | $0 |
| Martin Jungowski | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Eddie Wolsch | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sandra Dieckman | Director Trustee or director | 32 | $0 |
| Jon Todd JT Koenig | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kristi Lee-Norden | Advisory Board Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Larry Deuser | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Barbara Berthold | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lu Hollander | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kevin Klaus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sabine McCalla | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rebecca Rich-Wolfmeyer | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sean Herrity | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ed Tovar | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Janis Gonser | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Margo Blevins | Treaurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Ralf Bendlin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Richard Gruetzner | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 507 E 10TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701-2610
- In care of
- % CHRISTOPHER MARKLEY
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER MARKLEY EXECUTIVE, Executive Director
- Phone
- (512) 467-4569
- Website
- www.GermanTexans.org
- Return prepared by
- Marshall Financial Services LLC
Mission
The preservation of the history and heritage of German-Texans by promoting and providing educational experiences in its culture and language and by encouraging learning opportunities in all of the heritage values and language that make up the culture of our state.
Program accomplishments
- German Traditions and Heritage Events and Festivals: Maifest, German Auto Show, Oktoberfest, St Martin Umzug and German Christmas Market are traditional German festivals held for the general public in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas of Central Texas. Total attendance exceeded 8,000. We are now starting to see the same levels in attendance year after year with each festival. Publications: More than 800 GTHS Journals, which has been in publication for more than 40 years,were sent out to over 800 members via print and/or online. We send out daily and weekly e-format communications via our social media and email platforms to thousands of subscribers and followers. We maintain and update a website (germantexans.org) with German Texan information and highlights upcoming events and happenings with GTHS Cultural Activities include speaker events scheduled throughout the year.Expenses $283,059 · revenue $141,342
- Educational Classes and Meeting German Language Classes: During the past year, over 600 adults attended various levels of German courses in Austin, San Antonio along with Online/Remote learning. Over 250 children in the age range from 3-14 years were enrolled in Austin, San Antonio, Homeschool and online. Additionally,we had several one week summer camps that attracted over 90 children in the months of June, July and August, both in Austin and San Antonio. We have a German Pre-K and Kindergarten with 21 kids attending daily. This program is in its third year. We hold weekly Stammtisch, a lunchtime gathering allowing people to speak German, in the historical German Free School building or via online. We recently started a Business Stammtisch which meets monthly at various locations in Austin. On average 10 adults attend this weekly program. The Annual Conference, held in Boerne is a one day event held in coordination with local German Texan Historical groups.Expenses $261,956 · revenue $424,030
- Historic Preservation & Improvements We repair and maintain our historic headquarters buildings, the German Free School built in 1857. It has a Texas Historical Marker as to its historical significance. The building is open for tours. We seek grant funding to continue preserving the building through repairs and safety/security improvements. The Free School, built in 1857; as designated by its Texas Historical Marker. The building is open for tours every Wednesday and Thursday and by appointment. We seek grant funding from the Austin Convention and Visitors bureau as needed for preservation repairs and improvements to the exterior of the building.Expenses $203,599 · grants $145,410
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
- 74-2020973
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A230)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $969,299
- Income (IRS master file)
- $820,705
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $710,232 | $764,639 | $969,299 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $628,818 | $595,466 | $1,011,196 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $492,934 | $450,218 | $954,968 | 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 74-2020973).
Questions about GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY is 74-2020973.
- Is GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE 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 GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY 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 GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 32 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $710,232, expenses of $764,639 and total assets of $969,299 at year end.
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