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Nonprofit · EIN 75-2804188

FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BRONTE, TX 76933

Financials

$395K$374K2023$211K$353K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$210,989$352,501-$141,512$8,257,785$22,184$8,235,601
December 31, 2023990$395,333$374,012$21,321$8,405,810$25,708$8,380,102
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$280,485
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$109,919
Royalties
$13,735
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,433
Net income from fundraising events
-$25,725
Net income from sales of inventory
$9,855
Other revenue
-$179,415

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$39,840
Other salaries and wages
$90,240
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$140,031
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$32,281
Travel
$1,968
Depreciation
$65,647
Program services (functional)
$288,417
Management and general (functional)
$64,016
Fundraising (functional)
$68

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,405,810
Total assets, end of year
$8,257,785
Total liabilities, end of year
$22,184
Net assets, end of year
$8,235,601
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,167,394
Publicly traded securities
$2,829,702
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,411,644
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,823,957
Gross unrelated business income
-$148,678
Gross receipts
$253,764
Employees
3
Volunteers
27
Year formed
1999
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABETH A PATEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$47,520
LANA RICHARDSSEC/TREAS
Trustee or director, Officer
40$39,840
KELLY GILLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TOM PERINIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
GARLAND RICHARDSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
SEPTEMBER DANIELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DAVE CARTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BEVERLY REEVESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
GAY FRAZERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABETH A PATEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$45,510
LANA RICHARDSSEC/TREAS
Trustee or director, Officer
40$42,830
KELLY GILLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TOM PERINIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
GARLAND RICHARDSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
SEPTEMBER DANIELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DAVE CARTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BEVERLY REEVESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
GAY FRAZERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
651 FORT CHADBOURNE RD, BRONTE, TX 76933-3103
In care of
% GARLAND RICHARDS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LANA RICHARDS, 651 FORT CHADBOURNE ROAD, BRONTE, TX 76933
Signed the 990
LANA RICHARDS, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone
(325) 743-2555
Return prepared by
CONDLEY AND COMPANY LLP

Mission

TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE HISTORIC FORT CHADBOURNE SITE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC FOR CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FORT CHADBOURNE FDN INITIATED PROGRAMS TO RAISE FUNDS TO PRESERVE & RESTORE THIS HISTORIC SITE FOR THE PUBLIC. THE STABILIZATION PROJECT AND THE RESTORATION AND REBUILDING OF THE FORT BUILDINGS CONTINUES. THE FORT AND ITS MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE TO INCREASE AWARENESS & EDUCATE. LOCAL AND AREA SCHOOLS, GROUPS SUCH AS 4H, JROTC, BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT THE MUSEUM FOR FIELD TRIPS WHICH INCLUDES HANDS-ON TOURS. IT IS ALSO OPEN TO SENIOR CITIZEN GROUPS, CHURCH GROUPS, CLUBS AND TOUR BUSES.
    Expenses $288,417
  • FCF HAS A COLLECTION OF MEDALS OF HONOR AS PART OF ITS MILITARY HISTORY PROGRAM. THE FCF HOST AN ANNUAL "EVENING WITH A HERO" MEDAL OF HONOR DINNER EACH MAY. A MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT IS PRESENT TO MEET AND GREET, AND SPEAK TO MANY OF THE LOCAL AND AREA VETERANS. ACTIVE MILITARY IS INVITED FROM LOCAL BASES. FIRST RESPONDERS ATTEND AND THE EVENT IS A THANK YOU TO ALL THE MILITARY AND VETERANS. THE EVENT INCLUDES MEETING THE RECIPIENT ALONG WITH DINNER. IT IS THE ONLY MEDAL OF HONOR EVENT OF ITS KIND IN THIS AREA.
  • FCF HERSHEL WOODY WILLIAMS MEDAL OF HONOR GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMORIAL MONUMENT WAS BUILT ON SITE TO HONOR THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE WHILE SERVING OUR COUNTRY. IT STANDS NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE FCF MUSEUM AND IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING DURING OPERATIONAL HOURS. FCF WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN RAISING MONEY TO GET SIGNAGE AND A DESIGNATION FOR A GOLD STAR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY THRU TEXAS DOT FROM BRONTE, TX TO HISTORIC FORT CHADBOURNE TO HONOR OUR GOLD STAR FAMILIES.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-2804188
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
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,257,785
Income (IRS master file)
$253,764

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$210,989$352,501$8,257,785IRS
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$395,333$374,012$8,405,810XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$1,034,844$344,504$8,299,238IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 75-2804188).

Questions about FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION is 75-2804188.
Is FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FORT CHADBOURNE 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 FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION 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 FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION 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 FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LANA RICHARDS.
Who are the officers and directors of FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,520 (ELIZABETH A PATE, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $210,989, expenses of $352,501 and total assets of $8,257,785 at year end.

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