Nonprofit · EIN 84-3932219
PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · PAHOA, HI 96778
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $199,436 | $199,658 | -$222 | $322,892 | $313,889 | $9,003 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $137,838 | $138,739 | -$901 | $184,147 | $174,922 | $9,225 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $166,310 | $172,060 | -$5,750 | $133,709 | $123,583 | $10,126 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $184,350
- Program service revenue
- $15,086
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,257
- Occupancy
- $15,708
- Printing, publications and postage
- $348
- Other expenses
- $182,345
- Program services (functional)
- $176,581
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $184,147
- Total assets, end of year
- $322,892
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $313,889
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,003
- Cash, savings and investments
- $190,550
- Land and buildings
- $62,450
- Gross receipts
- $199,436
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMEDEO MARKOFF | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JON OLSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHAEFLE | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMEDEO MARKOFF | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JON OLSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHAEFLE | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMEDEO MARKOFF | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JON OLSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHAEFLE | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1943, PAHOA, HI 96778-1943
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO BOX 1943, PAHOA HI 96778
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Amedeo Markoff, PO BXO 1943, PAHOA HI 96778
- Signed the 990-EZ
- AMEDEO MARKOFF, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (808) 937-4146
- Website
- pahoalavazonemuseaum.com
- Return prepared by
- SANDRA SILVA CPA
Mission
IT IS THE MISSION OF PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM TO PROVIDE PUBLIC, HISTORIC,SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO TOURISTS AND RESIDENTS REGARDINGTHE GEOLOGY AND IMPACTS OF HAWAII ISLAND'S VOLCANIC EVENTS FOR THE BENEFITOF THE PAHOA COMMUNITY AND TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN THE PUNADISTRICT. IT IS ALSO THE MISSION OF PLZM TO HELP FACILITATE A SAFE, STRONG,SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY IN PUNA AND ON THE BIG ISLAND OFHAWAII.
Program accomplishments
- MALAMA HOMESTEAD , PUAMANA AND KAPOHO CRATER- KILAUEA ERUPTION RECOVERY COMMUNITY WORK. USING KILAUEA RECOVERY FUNDS TO REEASTABLISH ROADS INUNDATED BY 2018 ERUPTIONExpenses $52,600
- COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEAPRTMENTS FUNDS USED TO LAUNCH CAMERA PROGRAM TO IMPROVE SECURITY IN PAHOA TWONExpenses $28,304
- THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THE PHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM, A VOLUNTEER-RUN EDUCATIONAL CENTER PROVIDING EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON VOLCANIC ACTIVITY, GEOLOGICAL HISTORY, AND THE 2018 LOWER EAST RIFT ZONE ERUPTION. THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS, ARTIFACTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND COMMUNITY NARRATIVES THAT HELP VISITORS UNDERSTAND THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF LIVING IN A LAVA ZONE. THROUGH REGULAR OPEN HOURS, GUIDED INTERPRETATION, AND OUTREACH TO LOCAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, THE MUSEUM PROMOTES HAZARD AWARENESS, SUPPORTS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, AND PRESERVES THE REGION'S GEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE.Expenses $33,864
- VARIOUS COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING AND INTERACTION PROJECTS.Expenses $61,813
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3932219
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A56)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $322,892
- Income (IRS master file)
- $199,436
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $199,436 | $199,658 | $322,892 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $137,838 | $138,739 | $184,147 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $166,310 | $172,060 | $133,709 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Amedeo Markoff | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 84-3932219).
Questions about PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM is 84-3932219.
- Is PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM 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 PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM 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 PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Amedeo Markoff.
- Who are the officers and directors of PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PAHOA LAVA ZONE MUSEUM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $199,436, expenses of $199,658 and total assets of $322,892 at year end.
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