Nonprofit · EIN 83-0320528
NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST
Tax-exempt · CHEYENNE, WY 82001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $77,015 | $50,295 | $26,720 | $1,855,502 | $0 | $1,855,502 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $88,332 | $57,465 | $30,867 | $1,828,782 | $0 | $1,828,782 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $66,421 | $79,562 | -$13,141 | $1,797,915 | $0 | $1,797,915 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,261
- Program service revenue
- $6,025
- Investment income
- $529
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$9,800
- Other revenue
- -$9,800
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,600
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $28,179
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,329
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,175
- Occupancy
- $1,236
- Program services (functional)
- $42,963
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,332
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,828,782
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,855,502
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,855,502
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,855,502
- Gross receipts
- $89,065
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- WY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Nelson | President and Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Jerry Johnston | Director of Military Affairs and Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Baker | Director of Volunteers Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bob Mathews | Chairman of Local Events Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charla Nelson | Director of Scholarships and Publicity and Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Nelson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robert Todd Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vicky Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Aaron Wagner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Nelson | President and Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 |
| Jerry Johnston | Director of Military Affairs and Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Baker | Director of Volunteers Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bob Mathews | Chairman of Local Events Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charla Nelson | Director of Scholarships and Publicity and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Nelson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robert Todd Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vicky Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Aaron Wagner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Nelson | President and Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 |
| Jerry Johnston | Director of Military Affairs Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bob Baker | Director of Volunteers Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Bob Mathews | Chairman of Local Events Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charla Nelson | Director of Scholarships and Publicity Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Nelson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robert Todd Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vicky Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Aaron Wagner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1714 CAREY AVE, CHEYENNE, WY 82001-4420
- In care of
- % ROBERT L NELSON PRES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Robert Nelson, 1714 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 820014120
- Signed the 990
- Elizabeth Nelson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (307) 635-7670
- Website
- www.nelsonmuseum.com
Mission
The mission of the Nelson Museum of the West is to build an important collection of Military, Cowboy and Native American artifacts, Western Art and Natural History material and to share this collection with the public in a way to educate them as to the history of the Old West.
Program accomplishments
- The Museum had 2,479 visitors in 2025 of which 1,307 were individuals from schools or civic organizations who visited the Museum at no cost to them. The Museum was open 146 days from May through October 2025. It was opened for three days in November and one day in December for special events.Expenses $42,963 · revenue $8,804
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
- 83-0320528
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,855,502
- Income (IRS master file)
- $89,065
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $77,015 | $50,295 | $1,855,502 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $88,332 | $57,465 | $1,828,782 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $66,421 | $79,562 | $1,797,915 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $97,766 | $30,727 | $1,811,056 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-0320528).
Questions about NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST
- What is the EIN of NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST is 83-0320528.
- Is NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST 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 NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST 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 NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST 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 NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Robert Nelson.
- Who are the officers and directors of NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $77,015, expenses of $50,295 and total assets of $1,855,502 at year end.
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