Nonprofit · EIN 84-6037756
ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · ASPEN, CO 81611
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,413,072 | $1,919,265 | $493,807 | $6,226,488 | $215,891 | $6,010,597 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,541,312 | $1,813,579 | $727,733 | $5,634,716 | $230,971 | $5,403,745 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,582,500 | $1,571,573 | $10,927 | $4,873,917 | $237,648 | $4,636,269 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,179,850
- of which government grants
- $1,636,210
- Program service revenue
- $94,034
- Investment income
- $110,405
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,766
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $28,783
- Other revenue
- $28,783
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $143,234
- Other salaries and wages
- $837,930
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,158,427
- Professional fundraising fees
- $91,325
- Accounting fees
- $46,311
- Occupancy
- $123,553
- Depreciation
- $88,725
- Program services (functional)
- $1,360,016
- Management and general (functional)
- $276,305
- Fundraising (functional)
- $282,944
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,634,716
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,226,488
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $215,891
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,010,597
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,716,143
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,491,072
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,721,828
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $288,769
- Gross receipts
- $2,459,657
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1963
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY MURPHY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $143,234 | $17,179 |
| LISA HANCOCK | VICE PRESIDENT, CURATOR OF COLLECTIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,793 | $14,644 |
| AMY HONEY | VICE PRESIDENT, EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,126 | $14,367 |
| BRITTANIE ROCKHILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MASON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CUNNIFFE | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS PREUSCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BENEDETTI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HYMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WALBERT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE KASABACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE HUTTON | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE MCBRIDE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN POSCHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH OWENS HANRAHAN | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STUART FOX | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SUSAN BERNARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TONY VAGNEUR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KILEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY MURPHY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $134,621 | $25,829 |
| BRITTANIE ROCKHILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MASON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CUNNIFFE | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS PREUSCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BENEDETTI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HYMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WALBERT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE KASABACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE HUTTON | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE MCBRIDE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN POSCHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH OWENS HANRAHAN | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART FOX | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BERNARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY VAGNEUR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KILEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON RATAJCZAK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY MURPHY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $139,360 | $8,750 |
| ALLISON RATAJCZAK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANIE ROCKHILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHACE DILLON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CUNNIFFE | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS PREUSCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BENEDETTI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HYMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WALBERT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE KASABACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE RUGER HUTTON | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE MCBRIDE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN POSCHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH OWENS HANRAHAN | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART FOX | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BERNARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY VAGNEUR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KILEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 620 W BLEEKER ST, ASPEN, CO 81611-1230
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JACQUELINE HUTTON, 620 W BLEEKER ST, ASPEN, CO 81611
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER MASON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (970) 925-3721
- Website
- WWW.ASPENHISTORY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REESE HENRY & COMPANY INC
Mission
THE ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PRESERVING AND COMMUNICATING OF ITS REMARKABLE HISTORY. THE ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACTIVELY PRESERVES AND PASSIONATELY PRESENTS THE LOCAL HISTORY IN AN INSPIRED AND PROVOCATIVE MANNER THAT WILL CONTINUE TO ANCHOR THE COMMUNITY AND ITS EVOLVING CHARACTER. THE SOCIETY ENHANCES THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH WHOM IT WORKS AND LIVES. THE SOCIETY OFFERS A COMPELLING REASON TO LIVE IN AND TO VISIT ASPEN/SNOWMASS.
Program accomplishments
- MAINTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVE SERVICE FOR PUBLIC. CONDUCT MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL SETTLEMENTS. SERVICE AREA INCLUDES ASPEN, COLORADO AND THE UPPER ROARING FORK VALLEY. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND TOURS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF ASPEN AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE SITES HAD 23,610 TOTAL VISITS DURING THE YEAR AND THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SERVED 16,002 CONTACTS DURING THE YEAR.Expenses $1,360,016 · revenue $122,817
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
- 84-6037756
- 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
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,226,488
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,459,657
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,413,072 | $1,919,265 | $6,226,488 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,541,312 | $1,813,579 | $5,634,716 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,582,500 | $1,571,573 | $4,873,917 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,660,140 | $1,420,622 | $4,749,495 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | 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 84-6037756).
Questions about ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 84-6037756.
- Is ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASPEN 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 ASPEN 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 ASPEN 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 ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JACQUELINE HUTTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,234 (KELLY MURPHY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,413,072, expenses of $1,919,265 and total assets of $6,226,488 at year end.
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