Nonprofit · EIN 74-2276662
GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · FREDERICKSBRG, TX 78624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,023,450 | $1,088,792 | -$65,342 | $4,293,738 | $30,706 | $4,263,032 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,234,388 | $929,175 | $305,213 | $4,418,892 | $204,040 | $4,214,852 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $743,112
- of which government grants
- $145,896
- Membership dues
- $69,706
- Program service revenue
- $202,998
- Investment income
- $1,380
- Royalties
- $7,568
- Net rental income
- $62,126
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$59,232
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $61,686
- Other revenue
- $75,960
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $47,740
- Other salaries and wages
- $397,442
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $533,831
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $42,428
- Depreciation
- $103,764
- Program services (functional)
- $926,177
- Management and general (functional)
- $162,615
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,418,892
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,293,738
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,706
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,263,032
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,713,370
- Publicly traded securities
- $730,034
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,913,551
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $349,481
- Gross receipts
- $1,254,042
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 373
- Year formed
- 1934
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER MCCARVER FROM 924 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $69,680 |
| MONTE MARSHALL THRU 924 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $47,740 |
| RANDY BRILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BECKY REEVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAN COX DWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRANDON WEINHEIMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MONA KNOPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD KOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUDY LUCKENBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA SANDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEN KATTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM WILHITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CARL LUCKENBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HARRY SCHAROLD | 2ND VP Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DIANA ARMBRUST | 1ST VP [FROM 01/24] Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN LANGEHENNIG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CAROLINE EDISON | 1ST VP [THRU 01/24] Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONTE MARSHALL AS OF MAY 23' | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $51,039 |
| DAVID SHIELDS THROUGH JAN 23' | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $14,317 |
| RANDY BRILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BECKY REEVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIANA ARMBRUST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN LANGEHENNIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRANDON WEINHEIMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MONA KNOPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD KOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUDY LUCKENBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA SANDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEN KATTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM WILHITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CARL LUCKENBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CAROLINE EDISON | 1ST VP Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HARRY SCHAROLD | 2ND VP Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAN COX DWYER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 325 W MAIN ST, FREDERICKSBRG, TX 78624-3711
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JIM WILHITE, 325 W MAIN STREET, FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER MCCARVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (830) 990-8441
- Website
- WWW.PIONEERMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CALVETTI FERGUSON
Mission
TO MANAGE THE OPERATIONS OF THE PIONEER MUSEUM AND THE VEREINS KIRCHE MUSEUMS; TO PROMOTE HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES; TO HOLD STEWARDSHIP OF 13 HISTORIC STRUCTURES, OVER 60,000 SEPARATE ARTIFACTS AND ARCHIVAL MATERIALS DATING FROM OUR FOUNDING IN 1846 FORWARD; TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND DOCUMENTATION FOR FAMILY RESEARCH RELATING TO 19TH C. GERMAN IMMIGRATION TO THE AREA.
Program accomplishments
- RESTORE, PRESERVE, AND MANAGE 13 HISTORICAL STRUCTURES AND INTERPRETATION AT TWO MUSEUM SITES THAT ARE OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK. FACILITATE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITIONS THAT TEACH THE HISTORY OF FREDERICKSBURG SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1846 AND THAT OF GILLESPIE COUNTY SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1848.Expenses $926,177 · revenue $326,810
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
- 74-2276662
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,293,738
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,254,042
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,023,450 | $1,088,792 | $4,293,738 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,234,388 | $929,175 | $4,418,892 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,142,099 | $873,944 | $3,829,375 | 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 74-2276662).
Questions about GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 74-2276662.
- Is GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JIM WILHITE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,680 (HEATHER MCCARVER FROM 924, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,023,450, expenses of $1,088,792 and total assets of $4,293,738 at year end.
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