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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2641876

THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78703

Financials

$59K$94K2022$105K$114K2023$99K$97K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990-EZ$99,061$97,066$1,995$797–$797
August 31, 2024990$104,621$114,030-$9,409$450$1,648-$1,198
August 31, 2023990-EZ$59,091$93,905-$34,814$11,454$3,243$8,211
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$65,334
Membership dues
$930
Net income from sales of inventory
$32,797

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$48,583
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$15,190
Other expenses
$33,293
Program services (functional)
$90,339

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$450
Total assets, end of year
$797
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$797
Cash, savings and investments
$797
Gross receipts
$110,218

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-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shawn MurryPresident1$0
Michael RitchieVice President1$0
Les DavisSecretary1$0
Jeff McDonaldTreasurer1$0
Peter BeazDirector1$0
Sheryl ColeDirector1$0
Dr Jody Edward GinnDirector1$0
Richard GruetznerDirector1$0
Susan HallDirector1$0
Dr Stephen HardinDirector1$0
Marcus HobbsDirector1$0
Paul SaldanaDirector1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard GruetznerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Shawn MurrayVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Brian RoederSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Marcus HobbsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Sheryl ColeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Susan HallDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Bill HarrisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jeremy LecroneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Rhonda PatrickDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Paul SaldanaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard GruetznerPresident1$0
Maj Gen Ret Ken WisianVice President1$0
Brian RoederSecretary1$0
Marcus HobbsTreasurer1$0
Susan HallDirector1$0
Bill HarrisDirector1$0
Jeremy LecroneDirector1$0
Shawn MurryDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2200 W 35TH STREET BLDG 6, AUSTIN, TX 78703-1222
In care of
% MARC HOBBS
Signed the 990-EZ
Jeff McDonald, Treasurer
Phone
(512) 782-5659
Return prepared by
Dunagan Jack LLP

Mission

The Foundation's mission is to provide financial support to fund construction and maintenance of the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry, Austin, TX; acquire, preserve and maintain historical artifacts, equipment, and weapons; development and expansion of Museum exhibits; and a host of educational and living history programs that tell the story of the Texas Military Forces.

990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Foundation supports the Texas Military Forces Museum. The Foundation's activities involve fundraising events, educational programs, gallery and exhibition renovations, and operating the museum gift shop with volunteer workers. The Foundation considers the majority of their expenditures to be program related in supporting the Museum.
    Expenses $90,339

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2641876
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
1992
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$797
Income (IRS master file)
$110,218

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZAugust 2025$99,061$97,066$797XML
990August 2024$104,621$114,030$450XML
990-EZAugust 2023$59,091$93,905$11,454XML
990-EZAugust 2022–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2021–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 74-2641876).

Questions about THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION is 74-2641876.
Is THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL 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 THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE TEXAS MILITARY FORCES HISTORICAL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $99,061, expenses of $97,066 and total assets of $797 at year end.

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