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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4883726

WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MANVEL, TX 77578

Financials

$23K$48K2023$42K$45K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$42,273$44,790-$2,517$239,113$5,000$234,113
June 30, 2024990-EZ$23,397$47,820-$24,423$249,950$0$249,950
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$21,072
Program service revenue
$21,201
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$27,664
Occupancy
$17,126
Program services (functional)
$44,790

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$249,950
Total assets, end of year
$239,113
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,000
Net assets, end of year
$234,113
Cash, savings and investments
$3,366
Land and buildings
$228,560
Gross receipts
$42,273

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Maribel HandyPresident5$0
Carlos R HandyVice President5$0
Jack A Handynonprofit consultant1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Maribel HandyPresident5$0
Carlos R HandyVice President10$0
Jack A Handynonprofit consultant1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4504 CYPRESS MANOR CT, MANVEL, TX 77578-1583
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO BOX 667339, HOUSTON TX 77266
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
CARLOS R HANDY, PO BOX 667339, HOUSTON TX 77266
Signed the 990-EZ
Carlos Handy, Vice President
Phone
(713) 458-8577

Mission

Promote, and educate the public, on the legacy of William C. Handy, "Father of the Blues"

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We archived and maintained the holdings of the Museum, developed educational material (videos, awards, etc.). Supported concerts (i.e. W. C. Handy Music Festival). Considering more engaging, music centered, experiences to better communicate the impact of W. C. Handy's music-culture legacy. Also working with organizers in Kentucky celebrating W.C. Handy's legacy. Updated historical narrative information with which curators can better communicate the legacy of W. C. Handy particularly to American Riverboat visitors.
    Expenses $44,790
  • We preserve and expand the legacy of W. C. Handy, "Father of the Blues", through promoting his biography and educating adult visitors, and students of all ages, of the man who define America's music. We support other nonprofits through sharing of historical resources (i.e. the MAX complex in Meridian Mississippi), in addition to supporting community festivals honoring the life of W. C. Handy. Considering more engaging, music centered, experiences to better communicate the impact of W. C. Handy's music-culture legacy. Also working with organizers in Kentucky celebrating W.C. Handy's legacy. Updated historical narrative information with which curators can better communicate the legacy of W. C. Handy particularly to American Riverboat visitors. Working with Nashville museum on Country music as well as the African American museum of music.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-4883726
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
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$239,113
Income (IRS master file)
$42,273

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
March 13, 2023
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2022

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$42,273$44,790$239,113XML
990-EZJune 2024$23,397$47,820$249,950XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: CARLOS R HANDY
June 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Maribel Handy
June 30, 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 81-4883726).

Questions about WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC is 81-4883726.
Is WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2022.
Are donations to WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of WC HANDY FOUNDATION 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 WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2021 names CARLOS R HANDY.
Who are the officers and directors of WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WC HANDY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $42,273, expenses of $44,790 and total assets of $239,113 at year end.

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