2025-03-19T18:21:49-07:00 2024-12-31 450921351 Connor Accountancy Corporation 711 Jefferson St Ste 103 Fairfield CA 94533 990 2024-01-01 237451417 California Historical Radio Society CALI 4152032747 PO Box 31659 San Francisco CA 94131 Richard Watts Treasurer 2025-03-19 true true Denton E Connor CPA P00070040 7074291550 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PO Box 31659 San Francisco CA 94131 411409 false X N/A X 1975 CA Educate and promote the history of radio and radio broadcasting to the public. Establish and operate an education center and museum to tell the story of radio history. Maintain and operate amateur radio as a matter of historical preservation and outreach. 7 7 0 20 0 668868 286441 32935 16333 33 22425 22410 79983 724246 405182 0 0 21775 88219 0 30390 150250 218293 172025 306512 552221 98670 2436385 2540640 5585 2436385 2535055 X Educate and promote the history of radio and radio broadcasting to the public. Establish and operate an education center and museum to tell the story of radio history. Maintain and operate amateur radio as a matter of historical preservation and outreach. false false 84476 The California Historical Radio Society (CHRS) owns and occupies a historic building in Alameda, CA. Built in 1900 by the Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Society, it was home to one of the first telephone exchanges in Alameda. CHRS has made significant upgrades to its building and facilities, including removing the 1960's facade and recreating the original 1900s front to create a welcoming and visually appealing space. These improvements provide a more inviting environment for community visitors, offering a hub for educational programs, cultural events, and historical exploration. 74952 17746 The California Historical Radio Society (CHRS) actively engages the community through events such as swap meets, electronics sales, and educational programming. With classes, lectures, youth camps, and museum tours, CHRS provides diverse opportunities for learning, cultural enrichment, and community connection while promoting the history of electronic communication. 21423 22139 The California Historical Radio Society (CHRS) contributes to waste diversion through its radio sales program by refurbishing and repurposing donated vintage radios. This initiative reduces electronic waste by restoring and upgrading radios with modern features like Bluetooth, giving them new life and putting them into the hands of new owners, thus keeping them out of landfills. 19091 85934 The California Historical Radio Society (CHRS) serves a diverse membership of over 690 individuals offering a range of programs and benefits. Members enjoy access to educational workshops, speaker events, a bi-annual journal, and opportunities to participate in preserving and celebrating the history of electronic communication, our volunteers are on site twice a week and on Saturdays we offer a community lunch for the volunteers fostering a vibrant and engaged community. 19091 85934 199942 true true false false false false false true false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false CA X Richard Watts 2095754190 4036 Copper Creek Drive Modesto CA 95355 X Steve Kushman Director 20.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Robinson Director 15.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Monticelli Director 20.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Adams Director 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Watts Treasurer 20.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jamie Arbona Secretary 15.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Philip Monego Chairman 20.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 32698 253743 286441 Membership Dues & Assessments 13738 13738 Radio Repair 1745 1745 Rental Income 712110 850 850 16333 22425 22425 0 705 705 0 0 0 0 85505 6227 79278 79278 0 405182 1745 116996 0 0 0 0 80000 30000 30000 20000 0 0 0 1854 695 695 464 6365 2387 2387 1591 1217 1217 0 7982 7982 0 0 0 0 0 9355 22 9333 4064 960 3104 0 37643 21504 12939 3200 419 384 35 0 0 0 0 43703 41342 2361 12606 8000 4606 SUPPLIES 33686 28774 4912 Communication 17500 17500 Web Design 17299 17299 Communications 11835 11835 20984 19240 1521 223 306512 199942 76180 30390 787353 88403 329590 962010 0 0 0 0 0 916 0 0 1639153 364580 1318276 1274573 0 0 0 0 250 215654 2436385 2540640 5585 0 5585 X 2436385 2535055 2436385 2535055 2436385 2540640 98670 X false false false X 64239 80412 132288 680493 300179 1257611 24818 79848 67897 29432 85505 287500 0 0 0 89057 160260 200185 709925 385684 1545111 0 0 1545111 42 28 31 33 22425 22559 0 42 28 31 33 22425 22559 0 0 89099 160288 200216 709958 408109 1567670 0.98560 0.99990 0.01440 0.00010 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X false 279780 279780 1279763 290418 989345 79610 74162 5448 1274573 Construction in progress 215403 Rounding 1 Utilities deposit 250 215654 Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o In 2024, CHRS completed two new museum exhibits showcasing the evolution of electronic communication. The first exhibit, "Early Wireless" covering the years 19001920, was completed and opened to the public on July 20, 2024. The second exhibit, "Radio Moves into the Home" focusing on the advancements in radio and electronic communication from 19201929, was completed and unveiled on December 14, 2024. These exhibits enhance our mission to preserve and educate the public on the history of radio and electronic communication. Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. In 2024, CHRS completed two new museum exhibits showcasing the evolution of electronic communication. The first exhibit, "Early Wireless" covering the years 19001920, was completed and opened to the public on July 20, 2024. The second exhibit, "Radio Moves into the Home" focusing on the advancements in radio and electronic communication from 19201929, was completed and unveiled on December 14, 2024. These exhibits enhance our mission to preserve and educate the public on the history of radio and electronic communication. Philip Monego Board Chair Rent storage space false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Treasurer will present tax returns to the board for review and approval before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.