Nonprofit · EIN 95-3340796
TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · TORRANCE, CA 90501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $65,568 | $26,166 | $39,402 | $437,735 | – | $437,735 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,832
- Investment income
- $15,736
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $900
- Printing, publications and postage
- $445
- Other expenses
- $24,821
- Program services (functional)
- $30,369
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $398,333
- Total assets, end of year
- $437,735
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $437,735
- Cash, savings and investments
- $437,735
- Gross receipts
- $65,568
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-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Polcari | President | 10 | $0 |
| Janet Payne | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Jill Maroney | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Kurt Weideman | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Keri gilbert | financial Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Cleoan Ferm | Membership | 5 | $0 |
| Chris Acherman | Membership | 4 | $0 |
| Lynn Robinson | Historian | 3 | $0 |
| Rebecca Poirier | Parliamentarian | 1 | $0 |
| Debbie Hays | Communications | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1345 POST AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-2621
- In care of
- % KERI GILBERT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance CA 90501
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Kurt Weideman, 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance CA 90501
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kurt Weideman, Treasurer
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3340796 or by the name TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.
- 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 mission of the Torrance Historical Society is to promote interest in and education in the History of Torrance and the San Pedro Rancho. This is accomplished by maintaining a Museum and preserving this history for present and future generations.
Program accomplishments
- Historic Preservation of thousands of Torrance and Rancho San Pedro artifacts photos and ephemera that are in the Museum. Annual visitors to the Torrance Historical Museum exceed 5,000 est.Expenses $19,368 · grants $11,453
- Community Outreach that involves the residents of Torrance and neighboring communities in events and programs at the To0rrance Historical Society Museum. This includes our largest attended event "Rock around the Block" which is a community block party held in front of the Torrance Historical Society Museum that celebrates Torrance being named the "All America City" in 1956. Over 2,000 people attend this event. Other events include the reading of the names on the Torrance Veterans Memorial Wall on Memorial Day. Evening programs in August and other historical programs throughout the year such as "Visit with a Vet" on Veterans Day.Expenses $7,419
- Capital Projects to maintain the Museum and offer exhibits to visitors once again estimated at 5.000Expenses $3,582
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3340796
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $437,735
- Income (IRS master file)
- $65,568
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | January 2026 | $65,568 | $26,166 | $437,735 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Kurt Weideman | January 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Michelle Polcari | January 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Michelle Polcari | January 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Michelle Polcari | January 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | January 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 95-3340796).
Questions about TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 95-3340796.
- Is TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended January 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Kurt Weideman.
- Who are the officers and directors of TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TORRANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $65,568, expenses of $26,166 and total assets of $437,735 at year end.
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