Nonprofit · EIN 91-1285823
WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · WESTPORT, WA 98595
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $141,907 | $189,745 | -$47,838 | $490,510 | $7,187 | $483,323 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $166,620 | $186,646 | -$20,026 | $527,007 | $6,802 | $520,205 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $254,408 | $299,489 | -$45,081 | $544,330 | $20,749 | $523,581 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,822
- of which government grants
- $76,252
- Membership dues
- $2,520
- Program service revenue
- $54,759
- Investment income
- $140
- Net rental income
- $1,010
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,176
- Other revenue
- $4,186
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $92,916
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $102,587
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $200
- Occupancy
- $13,740
- Depreciation
- $6,180
- Program services (functional)
- $144,673
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,072
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $527,007
- Total assets, end of year
- $490,510
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,187
- Net assets, end of year
- $483,323
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $394,503
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$667
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $483,990
- Gross receipts
- $143,057
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Shaw | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $51,156 |
| Julie Ames | Operations Manager Key employee | 40 | $41,760 |
| Kenneth Ames | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Bob Lyon | Vice-President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sherrie Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bobbi Willard | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Thomas | Trustee-Position II Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Shaw | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $51,352 |
| Julie Ames | Operations Manager Key employee | 40 | $32,960 |
| Jerry Diles | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Lyon | Vice-President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sherrie Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Bobbi Willard | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kenneth Ames | Trustee-Position I Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Thomas | Trustee-Position II Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peggy Coverdale | Trustee-Position III Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Shaw | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $50,960 |
| Julie Ames | Operations Manager Key employee | 40 | $41,810 |
| Jerry Diles | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Lyon | Vice-President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sherrie Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Bobbi Willard | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Thomas | Trustee-Position II Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peggy Coverdale | Trustee-Position III Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1074, WESTPORT, WA 98595-1074
- In care of
- % JERRY DILES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Kenneth Ames, PO BOX 1074, WESTPORT, WA 98595
- Signed the 990
- Sherrie Williams, Treasurer
- Phone
- (360) 268-0078
Mission
Our mission is to educate and interpret the maritime history of our coastal community and to advocate for the preservation of our local historic structures. We own and operate the Grays Harbor Lighthouse and own the collections of and operate the Westport Maritime Museum. We give tours of the museum and lighthouse to school groups host lectures and work with state and local archeological groups identifying beach debris and shipwrecks.
Program accomplishments
- Since 1984 with a consistent history of growth in service to its mission the Westport South Beach Historical Society has developed exhibits and education around the Westport Maritime Museum Destruction Island Lens and Grays Harbor Lighthouse. Housed in the original Grays Harbor Coast Guard Station the museum along with its Coast Guard heritage remains the heart of Westport. In its ongoing mission the society is a key element in local tourism and education and in continuing its outreach in 2025 hosted 11,997 visitors from 47 states and 14 countries. While based in a small economically depressed community the society has 125 supporting members who along with friends of the society donated over 3,794 volunteer hours operating the Westport Maritime Museum Destruction Island Lens hall and Grays Harbor Lighthouse along with providing education and service events. The society is currently in the restoration process of the Grays Harbor Lighthouse this iconic building is the tallest lighthouse in Washington state and the third tallest on the Pacific Coast of the United States.Expenses $144,673 · grants $76,252 · revenue $141,907
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
- 91-1285823
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $490,510
- Income (IRS master file)
- $143,057
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $141,907 | $189,745 | $490,510 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $166,620 | $186,646 | $527,007 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $254,408 | $299,489 | $544,330 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $263,049 | $259,423 | $603,328 | 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 91-1285823).
Questions about WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 91-1285823.
- Is WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH 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 WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH 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 WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH 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 WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kenneth Ames.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,156 (John Shaw, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WESTPORT SOUTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $141,907, expenses of $189,745 and total assets of $490,510 at year end.
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