Nonprofit · EIN 94-2725410
NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD
Tax-exempt · NOVATO, CA 94948
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,636,521 | $35,908 | $1,600,613 | $2,120,567 | $232 | $2,120,335 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $150,796 | $32,317 | $118,479 | $519,722 | $0 | $519,722 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $118,551 | $76,759 | $41,792 | $401,361 | $118 | $401,243 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,596,775
- Program service revenue
- $12,365
- Investment income
- $24,021
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,360
- Other revenue
- $3,360
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,078
- Program services (functional)
- $21,280
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,527
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,101
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $519,722
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,120,567
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $232
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,120,335
- Publicly traded securities
- $155,707
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,360
- Gross receipts
- $1,637,826
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Magnone | President Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Ray Shanahan | Vice President Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Ray Dwelly | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Pat Johnston | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Pat Johnston | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Sharon Azevedo | Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 |
| John Dowden | Treasurer Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Jim Crumpler | President & CEO Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Magnone | Trustee Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Gary Bramon | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Michael Corlett | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Lane Yee | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Kate Johnston | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Sharon Azevedo | Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 |
| John Dowden | Treasurer Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Barry Smail | Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Jim Crumpler | President & CEO Officer | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Magnone | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
| Gary Bramon | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Sharon Azevedo | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Mike Read | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Michael Corlett | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Lane Yee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Barry Smail | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Kate Johnston | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Jim Crumpler | President & CEO | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1296, NOVATO, CA 94948-1296
- In care of
- % KATHRYN HANSEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 922 MACHIN AVE, NOVATO CA 949453233
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- John Dowden, PO Box 1296, Novato, CA 94948
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Kathryn E Hansen, 922 Machin, Novato CA 949453233
- Signed the 990
- John Dowden, Treasurer
- Phone
- (415) 717-1412
- Return prepared by
- Regina Bianucci Rus CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2725410 or by the name NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The Novato Historical Guild's mission is to collect, preserve and make reasonably available to the public, exhibits and information related to the historical and social development of the Novato valley, Hamilton Field and the adjacent North Marin Area.
Program accomplishments
- The Novato Historical Guild was founded in 1976 to collect and preserve the historical objects, archives and stories of Novato and northern Marin County, and to make those items available to the public through exhibits and educational programming. The Guild operates two museums: Downtown Novato Museum and Hamilton Field History Museum. The Guild is responsible for coordinating volunteer efforts in order to maintain professionally operated facilities.Expenses $21,280
- The historical guild is researching a more appropriate and accessible facility and has incurred legal and pre-construction costs in determining the feasibility of a relocation.
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2725410
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,120,567
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,637,826
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,636,521 | $35,908 | $2,120,567 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $150,796 | $32,317 | $519,722 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $118,551 | $76,759 | $401,361 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Kathryn E Hansen | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Ron Vela | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $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 94-2725410).
Questions about NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD
- What is the EIN of NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD is 94-2725410.
- Is NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD 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 NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD 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 NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD 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 NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names John Dowden.
- Who are the officers and directors of NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NOVATO HISTORICAL GUILD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,636,521, expenses of $35,908 and total assets of $2,120,567 at year end.
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