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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2470016

WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, NC 28405

Financials

$131K$110K2024$314K$48K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$314,365$47,726$266,639$286,981$0$286,981
December 31, 2024990$130,515$110,173$20,342$20,342$0$20,342
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$314,365
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,200
Program services (functional)
$31,631
Management and general (functional)
$16,095

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,342
Total assets, end of year
$286,981
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$286,981
Gross receipts
$314,365
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEIGH CARTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
WILLIAM BUSTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
LATOIA BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
INEZ CAMPBELL-EASONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
BETH CROOKHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
FAWN RHODESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEIGH CARTERFOUNDER & BOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
WILLIAM BUSTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
LATOIA BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
INEZ CAMPBELL-EASONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
BETH CROOKHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
806 N 23RD ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28405-1802
In care of
% WILLIAM M BUSTER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BETH CROOKHAM, 8209 MARKET ST 262A, WILMINGTON, NC 28411
Signed the 990
BETH CROOKHAM, VICE CHAIR
Phone
(910) 239-7764
Return prepared by
SUGGS & COMPANY PA

Mission

THE WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE WILMINGTON MASSACRE AND COUP, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ITS SIGNIFICANCE, AND BEING A VEHICLE FOR COMMUNITY HEALING AROUND THIS EVENT AND ITS SUBSEQUENT IMPACTS THROUGH HISTORY UNTIL THE PRESENT. WE AIM TO CREATE A SPACE FOR LEARNING, REFLECTION, AND PERSONAL CONNECTIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM IS DEVELOPING INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC.
    Expenses $31,631 · revenue $314,365

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-2470016
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,342
Income (IRS master file)
$130,515

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$314,365$47,726$286,981XML
990December 2024$130,515$110,173$20,342IRS

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 99-2470016).

Questions about WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM

What is the EIN of WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM is 99-2470016.
Is WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM 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 WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM 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 WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM 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 WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BETH CROOKHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WILMINGTON 1898 MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $314,365, expenses of $47,726 and total assets of $286,981 at year end.

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