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Nonprofit · EIN 94-2841636

POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC

Tax-exempt · POINT ARENA, CA 95468

Financials

$877K$728K2023$998K$808K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$997,809$808,164$189,645$3,791,796$374,302$3,417,494
December 31, 2023990$877,242$728,406$148,836$3,622,666$394,817$3,227,849
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$236,463
Membership dues
$13,860
Program service revenue
$282,402
Investment income
$53,794
Net rental income
$221,129
Net income from sales of inventory
$204,021
Other revenue
$425,150

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$120,185
Other salaries and wages
$275,060
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$404,860
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$73,063
Program services (functional)
$740,600
Management and general (functional)
$67,564

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,622,666
Total assets, end of year
$3,791,796
Total liabilities, end of year
$374,302
Net assets, end of year
$3,417,494
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,353,684
Gross receipts
$1,489,163
Employees
26
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1982
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mark HancockExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$126,663
Thomas BirdsellTreasurer
Officer, Key employee
36$90,381
Scott MercerBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Samara FreemanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0
Glenn FunkBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Don McCormickChairman of the Board
Trustee or director, Officer
0.6$0
Laura FranklinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.6$0
Paul RowsonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mark HancockPresident
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
40$121,646
Samara FreemanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1.35$0
Glenn FunkBoard Member
Trustee or director
1.15$0
Nik EpanchinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1.35$0
Don McCormickChairman of the Board
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
Laura FranklinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1.15$0
Paul RowsonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1.35$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 11, POINT ARENA, CA 95468-0011
In care of
% MARK HANCOCK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mark Hancock, PO Box 11, Point Arena, CA 95468
Signed the 990
MARK HANCOCK, President
Phone
(707) 882-2777
Return prepared by
JJACPA Inc

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2841636 or by the name POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To maintain in perpetuity the historic Point Arena Lighthouse Station, including the 23 coastal acres it encompasses, the 115 foot Lighthouse Tower, and the 1896 Fog Signal Building for the inspiration, education, and enjoyment of all generations to come.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Museum. The organization operates and maintains the Point Arena Light Station, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1991, and provides public access to the light station grounds and museum. The organization provided guided tours of the museum and the tower to visitors, including special tours to groups of school children.
    Expenses $490,536 · revenue $508,860
  • Light House Station Store. The Light House Station Store is housed in the historic Fog Signal Building. The store was expanded in 2020 to meet state and county restrictions on indoor museums. The store is part of the dedicated museum. The cost of goods sold was $156,388 shown on the Statement of Revenue, page 9, line 10b.
    Expenses $180,766 · revenue $360,409
  • Lodging Units. There are 7 units available for lodging of various sizes. Major maintenance projects were undertaken in 2019-2021. Expenses of $334,966 are shown on the Statement of Revenue, line 6b. rental expenses. The expenses above reflect depreciation expense.
    Expenses $69,298 · revenue $556,095

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-2841636
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
1983
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,791,796
Income (IRS master file)
$1,489,163

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$997,809$808,164$3,791,796IRS
990December 2023$877,242$728,406$3,622,666XML
990December 2022$844,453$629,777$3,340,237IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 94-2841636).

Questions about POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC

What is the EIN of POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC is 94-2841636.
Is POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC 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 POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC 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 POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Mark Hancock.
Who are the officers and directors of POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,663 (Mark Hancock, Executive Director).
How much revenue does POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $997,809, expenses of $808,164 and total assets of $3,791,796 at year end.

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