Nonprofit · EIN 77-0042951
GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · GILROY, CA 95021
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $153,710 | $97,793 | $55,917 | $711,747 | $560 | $711,187 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $93,190 | $70,128 | $23,062 | $240,170 | $536 | $239,634 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $106,786 | $64,485 | $42,301 | $217,206 | $634 | $216,572 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,230
- Membership dues
- $7,104
- Program service revenue
- $22,820
- Investment income
- $86,966
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,049
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,645
- Other revenue
- $12,694
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $29,212
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,754
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $875
- Occupancy
- $1,334
- Program services (functional)
- $28,325
- Management and general (functional)
- $69,468
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $655,807
- Total assets, end of year
- $711,747
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $560
- Net assets, end of year
- $711,187
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $249,405
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $461,782
- Gross receipts
- $153,710
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONNIE ROGERS | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANIE LEWIS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DIANA JOHNSON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MAUREEN HUNTER MATUSZAK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EILEEN CAVALLARO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BABS HOLIDAY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN PEDIGO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUCY SOLORZANO | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA WHITE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE MATUSZAK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSSELL SOSA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BRADY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONNIE ROGERS | President | 0 | $0 |
| JOANIE LEWIS | President | 0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BARRATT | EMERITUS | 0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN HUNTER | Director | 0 | $0 |
| EILEEN CAVALLARO | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| BARBARA BIAFORE | Director | 0 | $0 |
| KAREN PEDIGO | Director | 0 | $0 |
| LUCY SOLORZANO | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| LINDA WHITE | Director | 0 | $0 |
| DAVE MATUSZAK | Director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONNIE ROGERS | President | 0 | $0 |
| JOANIE LEWIS | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN HUNTER | Director | 0 | $0 |
| EILEEN CAVALLARO | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| BARBARA BIAFORE | Director | 0 | $0 |
| KAREN PEDIGO | Director | 0 | $0 |
| LUCY SOLORZANO | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| LINDA WHITE | Director | 0 | $0 |
| DAVE MATUSZAK | Director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1621, GILROY, CA 95021-1621
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 1621, Gilroy CA 95021
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOANIE LEWIS, PO BOX 1621, GILROY, CA 95021
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Connie Rogers, PO Box 1621, Gilroy CA 95021
- Signed the 990
- JOANIE LEWIS, President
- Phone
- (408) 848-3084
- Return prepared by
- Blaettler Accountancy
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0042951 or by the name GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF GILROY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. UNDERSTANDING THE HISTORY OF OUR COMMUNITY IS BASIC TO OUR DEMOCRATIC WAY OF LIFE. IT PROVIDES A VIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR STATE AND NATION AND GILROY'S PLACE IN OUR RICH AMERICAN HERITAGE.
Program accomplishments
- GRANT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY FOR FILMING INTERVIEWS WITH GILROY SENIORS.Expenses $28,325 · revenue $22,820
- GIVE WALKING TOURS TO THE PUBLIC OF LOCAL HISTORICAL HOMES AND SITES.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0042951
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $711,747
- Income (IRS master file)
- $153,710
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $153,710 | $97,793 | $711,747 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $93,190 | $70,128 | $240,170 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $106,786 | $64,485 | $217,206 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Connie Rogers | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Connie Rogers | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 77-0042951).
Questions about GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 77-0042951.
- Is GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOANIE LEWIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $153,710, expenses of $97,793 and total assets of $711,747 at year end.
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