Nonprofit · EIN 75-1497022
MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS
Tax-exempt · PERRYTON, TX 79070
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $201,001 | $226,985 | -$25,984 | $1,201,835 | $3,858 | $1,197,977 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $320,998 | $235,414 | $85,584 | $1,163,695 | $2,828 | $1,160,867 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $192,533
- of which government grants
- $103,130
- Membership dues
- $10,075
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $600
- Net rental income
- $2,238
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,514
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,102
- Other revenue
- $7,868
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $123,066
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $132,767
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,500
- Occupancy
- $39,263
- Travel
- $906
- Depreciation
- $31,271
- Program services (functional)
- $226,985
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,163,695
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,201,835
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,858
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,197,977
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $716,129
- Publicly traded securities
- $346,287
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,197,977
- Gross receipts
- $213,111
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1975
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY ARCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JW DEWITT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SANDY JUDICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SHERYL DUNLAVY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOXWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| PHIL DOLLAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DEMPSEY MALANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DAL FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JIM LEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| FRANK RHODEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KEVIN HARRISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE SYMONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LINDA MCGARRAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA SYMONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JW BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY ARCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF SCHOLLENBARGER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY ARCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICHARD BOXWELL | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JW BROWN | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JW DEWITT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| PHIL DOLLAR | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHERYL DUNLAVY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DAL FOSTER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEVIN HARRISON | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SANDY JUDICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JIM LEAR | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DEMPSEY MALANEY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| FRANK RHODEN | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JEFF SCHOLLENBARGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEBBIE SYMONS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHAWN TEVIS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BILL MAC TREGELLAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DOUG WILKENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1200 N MAIN ST, PERRYTON, TX 79070-2314
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JW DEWITT, 1200 N MAIN, PERRYTON, TX 79070
- Signed the 990
- JW DEWITT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (806) 435-6400
- Website
- MUSEUMOFTHEPLAINS.COM
- Return prepared by
- KEVIN CUMMINGS CPA PLLC
Mission
THE PURPOSEOF THE MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS IS TO PRESERVE SIGNIFICANT OBJECTS OF THE PAST. THE MUSEUM FO THE PLAINS IS AN ENCYCLOPEDIC HISTORY MUSEUM ESTABLISHED TO BRING ABOUT A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION BY THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA OF HISTORY, ART
Program accomplishments
- 1. CREATING AND DEVELOPING NEW DISPLAYS FOR THE ARTIFACTS. 2. REFURBISHING & MAINTENANCE OF CURRENTLY OWNED BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND DISPLAYS. 3. PROMOTION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS FOR THE MUSEUM AND LOCAL AREA HISTORY.Expenses $226,985
- DEPRECIATION ON ASSETS
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
- 75-1497022
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,201,835
- Income (IRS master file)
- $213,111
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $201,001 | $226,985 | $1,201,835 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $320,998 | $235,414 | $1,163,695 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $194,081 | $225,431 | $979,173 | 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 75-1497022).
Questions about MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS
- What is the EIN of MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS is 75-1497022.
- Is MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS 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 MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS 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 MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS 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 MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JW DEWITT.
- Who are the officers and directors of MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $201,001, expenses of $226,985 and total assets of $1,201,835 at year end.
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