Nonprofit · EIN 75-1224390
JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · JEFFERSON, TX 75657
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $154,567 | $219,873 | -$65,306 | $1,595,147 | $415 | $1,594,732 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $268,232 | $165,525 | $102,707 | $1,646,562 | $601 | $1,645,961 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $182,604 | $145,776 | $36,828 | $1,538,255 | $755 | $1,537,500 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $62,999
- of which government grants
- $2,500
- Program service revenue
- $58,129
- Investment income
- $17,880
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,238
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,502
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,057
- Other revenue
- $15,559
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $67,289
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $72,437
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,275
- Occupancy
- $18,541
- Depreciation
- $29,104
- Program services (functional)
- $219,873
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,646,562
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,595,147
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $415
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,594,732
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $620,391
- Publicly traded securities
- $341,529
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,594,732
- Gross receipts
- $166,242
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 1949
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christi Gaither | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Imogene Bass | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joanne Stacey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mitchel Whitington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Morehead | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elaine Altman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Weldon Nash | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Taylor | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Watts | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Kelsey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julianne Fischer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Moseley | Legal Counsel Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Cromwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hattie Hackler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Murray | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christi Gaither | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Imogene Bass | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joanne Stacey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mitchel Whitington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Morehead | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Barry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Weldon Nash | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Taylor | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Watts | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Kelsey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Anne Fisher | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Moseley | Legal Counsel Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Cromwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Michael McConnell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Murray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christi Gaither | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Imogene Bass | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joanne Stacey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mitchel Whitington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Morehead | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Barry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Weldon Nash | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Taylor | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Watts | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Kelsey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Anne Fisher | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Moseley | Legal Counsel Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Cromwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Michael McConnell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Murray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 223 W AUSTIN ST, JEFFERSON, TX 75657-2253
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Weldon Nash, 223 W Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657
- Signed the 990
- Weldon Nash, President
- Phone
- (903) 665-2775
- Return prepared by
- Knuckols Duvall Hallum & Co
Mission
PRESERVE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF JEFFERSON TEXAS AND THE OPERATION OF THE JEFFERSON MUSEUM
Program accomplishments
- PRESERVE THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF JEFFERSON TEXAS AND OPERATE THE JEFFERSON MUSEUMExpenses $219,873
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 | 990 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
- 75-1224390
- 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
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,595,147
- Income (IRS master file)
- $166,242
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $154,567 | $219,873 | $1,595,147 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $268,232 | $165,525 | $1,646,562 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $182,604 | $145,776 | $1,538,255 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $206,050 | $148,005 | $1,495,019 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 75-1224390).
Questions about JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM is 75-1224390.
- Is JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM 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 JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Weldon Nash.
- Who are the officers and directors of JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $154,567, expenses of $219,873 and total assets of $1,595,147 at year end.
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