Nonprofit · EIN 95-2408625
BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · BISHOP, CA 93514
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $341,757 | $281,635 | $60,122 | $365,493 | $62,372 | $303,121 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $333,609 | $408,363 | -$74,754 | $313,088 | $70,089 | $242,999 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $267,319
- of which government grants
- $67,596
- Program service revenue
- $6,937
- Investment income
- $317
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,430
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $39,754
- Other revenue
- $67,184
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $31,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $94,681
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $139,067
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,500
- Occupancy
- $69,539
- Travel
- $1,825
- Program services (functional)
- $262,737
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,898
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $313,088
- Total assets, end of year
- $365,493
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $62,372
- Net assets, end of year
- $303,121
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $101,624
- Gross receipts
- $360,636
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1964
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Gilpin | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Denise Gillespie | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Nate Gratz | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Becky Cones | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Brad Keehn | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Jay Smart | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Ken Miller | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Marshall Rudolph | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Beverly Schroeder | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Lynn Cooper | Administrator | 30 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Gilpin | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Randy Keller | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Brad Keehn | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Ken Miller | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Marshall Rudolph | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Denise Gillespie | Secretary Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Becky Cones | Treasurer Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Jay Smart | President & CEO Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Beverly Schroeder | Vice President Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Raven Angeles | Administrator | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 SILVER CANYON RD, BISHOP, CA 93514-9505
- Signed the 990
- Lynn Cooper, Business Manager
- Phone
- (760) 873-5950
- Return prepared by
- Holland & Allred CPAs
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2408625 or by the name BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
- 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
Operate and Maintain the Historic Laws Railroad Station and Museum, Procure and Protect Artifacts of Historical Significance
Program accomplishments
- Maintained and operated the Historic Laws Railroad Station and Museum. Procured artifacts of significance to the history of the Owens Valley. Restored and operated the historic Death Valley Railroad Engine.Expenses $262,737
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-2408625
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $365,493
- Income (IRS master file)
- $360,636
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $341,757 | $281,635 | $365,493 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $333,609 | $408,363 | $313,088 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $304,221 | $430,568 | $399,024 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 95-2408625).
Questions about BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 95-2408625.
- Is BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BISHOP MUSEUM AND 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 BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BISHOP MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $341,757, expenses of $281,635 and total assets of $365,493 at year end.
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