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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7291289

CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC

Tax-exempt · DELPHI, IN 46923

Financials

$283K$270K2023$352K$297K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$351,931$297,292$54,639$842,657$126,727$715,930
December 31, 2023990$283,023$269,910$13,113$775,296$140,669$634,627
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$194,305
of which government grants
$13,448
Program service revenue
$119,640
Investment income
$36,863
Net rental income
$524
Net gain from sales of assets
$19,368
Other revenue
$1,123

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$124,651
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$134,430
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,259
Occupancy
$18,109
Travel
$521
Program services (functional)
$213,360
Management and general (functional)
$83,932

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$775,296
Total assets, end of year
$842,657
Total liabilities, end of year
$126,727
Net assets, end of year
$715,930
Land, buildings and equipment
$232,503
Publicly traded securities
$593,123
Net assets without donor restrictions
$489,351
Net assets with donor restrictions
$226,579
Gross receipts
$459,279
Employees
5
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1973
State of legal domicile
IN

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANET AYRESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LINDA COOPERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KAREN BRADSHAWSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SUE HODGETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DAN MCCAINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HANNAH GIBSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NIKKI MCCAINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA CRABBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DALE DEYOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MAC CARLISLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BEVERLY SEESEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL LAPCHESKADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANET AYRESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LINDA COOPERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KAREN BRADSHAWSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BILL LAPCHESKATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DAN MCCAINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HANNAH GIBSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN POLLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA CRABBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DALE DEYOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MAC CARLISLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BEVERLY SEESEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT BRUCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1030 W WASHINGTON STREET, DELPHI, IN 46923-0000
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JANET AYRES, 1030 W WASHINGTON ST, DELPHI, IN 46923
Signed the 990
SUE HODGE, TREASURER
Phone
(765) 564-2870
Return prepared by
FISHER & ASSOCIATES INC

Mission

THE CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL'S MISION IS TO PROVIDE OUR VISITORS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE WABASH AND ERIE CANAL AND OFFER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES ABOUT THE CANAL ERA IN INDIANA AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO INDIANA HISTORY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS NARRATED RIDES ON A REPLICA CANAL BOAT PLUS PERIOD REPLICA BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES OFFERING MORE INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCES FOR PARK VISITORS. FACILITIES INCLUDE A ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE AND RESTORED CANAL ERA HOME, AMONG OTHERS. AREA SCHOOLS FREQUENTLY TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE THEIR STUDENTS TOUR THE FACILITIES TO HELP REINFORCE WHAT IS TAUGHT ABOUT THE CANAL ERA IN INDIANA HISTORY.
    Expenses $170,688 · revenue $9,479
  • THE INTERPRETIVE CENTER OFFERS A MUSEUM FOR USE BY SCHOOL TOUR GROUPS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE MUSEUM PRESENTS CANAL HISTORY IN AN INTERACTIVE FORMAT TO BEST ENABLE GUESTS TO RETAIN INFORMATION PRESENTED REGARDING THE HISTORY OF THE CANAL. THE CENTER IS ALSO USED FOR MANY FAMILY OUTINGS AND GROUP MEETINGS FOR SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HEIGHTENS COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF WHAT IS OFFERED.
    Expenses $32,004 · revenue $73,101
  • PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDE "CANAL DAYS- AND "OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS" WHICH OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY "OLD TIME" ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HOMEMADE FOOD, PERIOD CRAFTSMAN AND ART. THESE EVENTS GENERATE SIGNIFICANT INTEREST FROM POTENTIAL DONORS.
    Expenses $10,668 · revenue $6,838

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7291289
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
1975
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$842,657
Income (IRS master file)
$459,279

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$351,931$297,292$842,657XML
990December 2023$283,023$269,910$775,296XML
990December 2022$231,103$354,876$715,421IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 23-7291289).

Questions about CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC

What is the EIN of CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC is 23-7291289.
Is CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL 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 CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JANET AYRES.
Who are the officers and directors of CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CARROLL COUNTY WABASH & ERIE CANAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $351,931, expenses of $297,292 and total assets of $842,657 at year end.

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