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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7254940

GUILFORD HISTORICAL

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GUILFORD, VT 05301

Financials

$76K$87K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GUILFORD HISTORICAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2024990$75,516$87,102-$11,586$30,858-$6$30,864
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$71,097
of which government grants
$60,000
Membership dues
$1,350
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,419
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$360
Occupancy
$6,529
Program services (functional)
$87,102

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$41,877
Total assets, end of year
$30,858
Total liabilities, end of year
-$6
Net assets, end of year
$30,864
Net assets without donor restrictions
$30,864
Gross receipts
$75,516
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1972
State of legal domicile
VT

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 September 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD AUSTINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHUCK COLLINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HARRY EVANSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
NANCY EVANSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DIANE FROSTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES HENRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SCOTT KNICKERBOCKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAULA MARKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GILBERT RUFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CAROL STACKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIN TKACZYKVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
236 SCHOOL RD, GUILFORD, VT 05301-8319
In care of
% DOROTHY HUMPHREY
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
236 School Road, Guilford VT 05301
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
RICHARD AUSTIN, 236 SCHOOL RD, GUILFORD, VT 05301
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Scott Knickerbocker, 479 Putney Road, Brattleboro VT 05302
Signed the 990
SCOTT KNICKERBOCKER, TREASURER
Return prepared by
LAW OFFICE OF DANIELLE K BELAND-ALLARD

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE GUILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY (GHS) SHALL BE TO COLLECT, RESTORE, AND PRESERVE FOR OUR POSTERITY THOSE ITEMS OF HISTORICAL, PREHISTORICAL, ARTISTIC, OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST WHICH CAN SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR STUDY, OR RESEARCH, THE INTERPRETATION OF OUR COMMUNITY'S PAST, ITS ENVIRONMENT, AND ITS PEOPLE.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • COLLECT, RESTORE, AND PRESERVE SIGNIFICANT ITEMS AND PROPERTIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $16,335
  • REPAIR AND RESTORE THE GUILFORD CENTER MEETING HOUSE.
    Expenses $70,767

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990-N on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7254940
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
2018
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
June 9, 2011
Reinstated
Effective February 15, 2018

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: Scott Knickerbocker
September 30, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990September 2024$75,516$87,102$30,858XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Scott Knickerbocker
September 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Scott Knickerbocker
September 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020September 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: James Henry
September 30, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 23-7254940).

Questions about GUILFORD HISTORICAL

What is the EIN of GUILFORD HISTORICAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GUILFORD HISTORICAL is 23-7254940.
Is GUILFORD HISTORICAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2018.
Are donations to GUILFORD HISTORICAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GUILFORD HISTORICAL file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of GUILFORD HISTORICAL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GUILFORD HISTORICAL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended September 30, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GUILFORD HISTORICAL?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 names RICHARD AUSTIN.
Who are the officers and directors of GUILFORD HISTORICAL?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GUILFORD HISTORICAL have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $75,516, expenses of $87,102 and total assets of $30,858 at year end.

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