Nonprofit · EIN 74-3082381
CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA INC
Tax-exempt · ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $222,856 | $233,344 | -$10,488 | $343,891 | $26,690 | $317,201 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $303,529 | $249,452 | $54,077 | $358,189 | $30,500 | $327,689 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $218,925
- of which government grants
- $200,000
- Program service revenue
- $3,909
- Investment income
- $22
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,125
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,832
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $104,627
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,200
- Occupancy
- $16,464
- Travel
- $866
- Program services (functional)
- $73,763
- Management and general (functional)
- $159,581
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $358,189
- Total assets, end of year
- $343,891
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,690
- Net assets, end of year
- $317,201
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $95,091
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $222,110
- Gross receipts
- $222,856
- Employees
- 3
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Openshaw | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Elston Ed D | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jean Russo PhD | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Oland Squires | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Christine Dunham | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Nowak-Waring | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Timothy Leahy | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Skipper | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linnell Bowen | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Cox | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Benson PHD | Executive Direc Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $76,455 |
| Lily Openshaw | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Elston Ed D | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jean Russo PhD | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Dunham | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Nowak-Waring | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Timothy Leahy | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Skipper | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linnell Bowen | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- ARUNDEL CTR 44 MS 1106, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401-0000
- In care of
- % CAROL BENSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Signed the 990
- Jane Cox, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (410) 271-2873
- Website
- www.chesapeakecrossroads.org
- Return prepared by
- Walsh & Associates
Mission
The mission of the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is to stimulate preservation and economic development of the region by supporting and promoting its natural historic and cultural resources. Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is one of Maryland's 13 certified heritage areas. We are the only entity through which heritage-related nonprofit organizations and municipalities withing its borders are eligible for matching Maryland Heritage Areas authority (MHAA) grants and low interest business loans. Since certification, Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area has brought our area more than $6.9 million for heritage organizations and projects, including one low interest loan to a heritage tourism business, resulting in total leverage of $18 million for heritage organization and projects
Program accomplishments
- Other program related expendituresExpenses $31,573
- Annapolis 250 Celebration, Inc.- Brochure and map of major events and locations for Sesquicentennial in Annapolis and AA County. (Mini FY24)Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- Asbury Broadneck UMC- Planning phase of project to preserve and share the legacy of the communities on the Broadneck Peninsula.(Mini FY24)Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- Captain Avery Museum- Local exhibit component for Museums on Main Street touring exhibit, "Places of Innovation".(Mini FY24).Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- Chesapeake Children's Museum, Inc.- Full day of programming for commemoration of 64th Anniversary of sit-in protest on site of modern-day Graduate Hotel.(Mini FY24).Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- Chesapeake Arts Center- Upgrade of Activities for the Annual WAD event. (Mini FY24).Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation- Key aspects of this 2-part 25th Anniversary event, including public receptions and videography.(Mini FY24)Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- Pride of Baltimore, Inc.- New interpretive program featuring the stories of black sailors on the Bay from 19th-C to modern times.(Mini FY24)Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts- Performance, talks with the artist and free workshop for outreach Exclusive dance company. (Mini FY24)Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
- BDTM Foundation- MD250 Exhibit and program series "She Special." (Flex FY24)Expenses $2,500 · grants $2,500
- Historic Annapolis, Inc.- Livery representation of William Paca's valet, an enslaved individual. (Mini FY24)Expenses $2,000 · grants $2,000
- Captain Avery Museum- Buyboats to Beaches: 100 years of resiliency on the Chesapeake Bay.(Flex FY24)Expenses $1,750 · grants $1,750
- Hammond Harwood House- Restoration and conservation of 1806 Broadwood and son Fortepiano. (Flex FY24)Expenses $1,750 · grants $1,750
- Friends of Rising Sun Inn- New museum Exhibit: Women, home and a new nation, 1776-1875. (Flex FY24)Expenses $1,700 · grants $1,700
- Annapolis Greek Heritage- Businesses of the early 20th Century Greek Immigrants. (Flex FY24)Expenses $1,500 · grants $1,500
- One Annapolis, Inc.- One Annapolis 21st Century Community Learning Center. (Flex FY24)Expenses $1,500 · grants $1,500
- Ralph J. Bunche Community Center, Inc.- An interpretive journey through our history. (Flex FY24).Expenses $1,500 · grants $1,500
- Annapolis & Anne Arundel County- Visit guide for Marquis de Lafayette in Annapolis. (Flex FY24)Expenses $1,500 · grants $1,500
- Frederick Douglas Museum and Cultural Center- Virtual tour of the Museum;s exhibits to be shared on the website. (Mini FY24)Expenses $1,190 · grants $1,190
- Goshen Farm Preservation Society- Trifold Brochure update. (Flex FY24)Expenses $800 · grants $800
- Galesville Heritage Society- Assistance with unanticipated Archaelogical events. (Flex FY24).Expenses $500 · grants $500
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-3082381
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $343,891
- Income (IRS master file)
- $222,856
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $222,856 | $233,344 | $343,891 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $303,529 | $249,452 | $358,189 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $248,755 | $232,814 | $293,612 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 74-3082381).
Questions about CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA INC
- What is the EIN of CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA INC is 74-3082381.
- Is CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA 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 CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHESAPEAKE CROSSROADS HERITAGE AREA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $222,856, expenses of $233,344 and total assets of $343,891 at year end.
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