Nonprofit · EIN 23-7372767
HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · NATCHEZ, MS 39121
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $871,898 | $568,598 | $303,300 | $7,088,941 | $45,468 | $7,043,473 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $612,052 | $565,813 | $46,239 | $6,812,693 | $60,135 | $6,752,558 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $616,777 | $585,177 | $31,600 | $7,560,223 | $16,858 | $7,543,365 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $372,600
- of which government grants
- $228,040
- Membership dues
- $62,374
- Program service revenue
- $83,832
- Investment income
- $412,684
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $263,908
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,782
- Other revenue
- $2,782
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $263,734
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $315,937
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $66,931
- Depreciation
- $52,727
- Program services (functional)
- $416,042
- Management and general (functional)
- $110,805
- Fundraising (functional)
- $41,751
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,812,693
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,088,941
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $45,468
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,043,473
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,812,701
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,587,955
- Gross receipts
- $872,594
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- MS
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANSEN BARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHUCK CALDWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICK R BIGLANE | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| STRATTON BULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS BOGGESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM KIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLENN GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SPENCER HOLDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBB GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DORA HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY SARTIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SARAH HUSTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BETSY HOLLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STELLA CARBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNETTE TANNER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| FRANCES MORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHERRY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBBIE STAHLMAN PROUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANSEN BARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHUCK CALDWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICK R BIGLANE | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| STRATTON BULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BROOKS HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM KIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEAH DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SPENCER HOLDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBB GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DORA HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY SARTIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SARAH HUSTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SONNY GWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STELLA CARBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNETTE TANNER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| FRANCES MORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANSEN BARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHUCK CALDWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICK R BIGLANE | PRESIDENT - 2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JOSEPH M HAZLIP JR | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BROOKS HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT ADAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LEAH DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELISE RUSHING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBB GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DORA HAWKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY SARTIN | PRESIDENT ELECT - 2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SARAH HUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SONNY GWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PHILIP CARBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNETTE TANNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEONARDO LANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BETTY JO HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1761, NATCHEZ, MS 39121-1761
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANDY SARTIN, 108 S COMMERCE ST, NATCHEZ, MS 39120
- Signed the 990
- ANDY SARTIN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (601) 442-2500
- Website
- NATCHEZ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SILAS SIMMONS LLP
Mission
TO FOSTER, ENCOURAGE, AND ENGAGE IN THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS, AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, IN EVERY WAY DEEMED TO BE FEASIBLE, INCLUDING ACQUISITION OF BUILDINGS, SITES, AND OTHER PROPERTY FOR PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A REVOLVING FUND FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION - INFORMATION RELATED TO NATCHEZ REGIONAL HISTORY, GENEALOGY, ARCHITECTURE, AND DECORATIVE ARTS IS PROVIDED ON A DAILY BASIS TO LOCAL CITIZENS, GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, VISITORS, SCHOLARS, WRITERS, GENEALOGISTS, HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS, MUSEUMS, FILMMAKERS, AND OTHERS. THE STAFF LECTURES AND CONSULTS ON NATCHEZ HISTORY; HISTORIC PRESERVATON; ARCHITECTURE; ARCHIVAL AND COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT; DECORATIVE ARTS; LANDSCAPES; AND GARDENS TO LOCAL CITIZENS, LOCAL AND VISITING ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO TOURISTS. DISPLAYS EXHIBITS RELATED TO THE THEMES PREVIOUSLY CITED, AS WELL AS CONTEMPORARY FINE ART BY ARTISTS CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY ASSOCIATED WITH NATCHEZ. THE FOUNDATION ALLOWS OTHER NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO USE THE FACILITIES AT NO CHARGE FOR MEETINGS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.Expenses $111,410 · revenue $13,501
- PRESERVATION - WORKS TO PRESERVE HISTORIC BUILDINGS, WHICH SOMETIMES INVOLVES ACQUISITION AND RESTORATION. THE FOUNDATION PLACES PRESERVATION EASEMENTS IN PERPETUITY ON ALL HISTORIC PROPERTIES THAT ARE ACQUIRED FOR PRESERVATION PURPOSES BEFORE ANY RESALE OF THE PROPERTY.THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING AND ADMINISTERS TWO FUNDS DEDICATED TO PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION ACTIVITIES.THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH THE CITY TO INSURE THAT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROJECTS MEET HISTORIC PRESERVATION GUIDELINES.THE FOUNDATION ADVISES ON PROPER PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION METHODOLOGY AND ON THE DESIGN OF NEW BUILDINGS TO MAKE THEM COMPATIBLE WITHIN A HISTORIC CONTEXT.Expenses $177,366 · revenue $62,140
- COLLECTIONS - HAS A SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF IMPORTANT ARCHIVAL MATERIAL, MUSEUM ARTIFACTS, AND PUBLIC RECORDS RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF THE NATCHEZ REGION. THE FOUNDATION'S COLLECTIONS INCLUDE BOOKS, PHOTOGRAPHS, DOCUMENTS, SITE FILES, SUBJECT FILES, PUBLIC RECORDS, AND ARTIFACTS. THE ARCHIVES AND PUBLIC RECORDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON A DAILY BASIS TO THE PUBLIC UNDER SUPERVISION OF FOUNDATION STAFF. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A RESEARCH LIBRARY WITH BOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL ON NATCHEZ AND REGIONAL HISTORY, MISSISSIPPI HISTORY, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ARCHITECTURE, DECORATIVE ARTS, FINE ARTS, AND MUSEUM MANAGEMENT. THE ADAMS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HAS ENTRUSTED THE FOUNDATION WITH THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC COURTHOUSE RECORDS DATING TO THE 18TH, 19TH, AND 20TH CENTURIES.THE COUNTY BEGAN RELOCATING CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS TO THE FOUNDATION IN 1992, AND THE PROGRAM EXPANDED IN 2008 TO INCLUDE THE CHANCERY COURT RECORDS. THE COUNTY PROVIDES A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUNDING FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT. THE FOUNDATION HAS SPONSORED THE PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH UNIVERSITIES AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO PRESERVE AND CATALOGUE THESE VALUABLE HISTORIC DOCUMENTS. STAFF MEMBERS CONTINUE TO PROCESS RECORDS TO PRESERVE THEM AND TO BUILD A COMPREHENSIVE COMPUTER DATABASE TO MAKE THEM MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.Expenses $127,266 · revenue $1,522
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7372767
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A82I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,088,941
- Income (IRS master file)
- $872,594
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $871,898 | $568,598 | $7,088,941 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $612,052 | $565,813 | $6,812,693 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $616,777 | $585,177 | $7,560,223 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $528,181 | $496,603 | $7,515,289 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 23-7372767).
Questions about HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION is 23-7372767.
- Is HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION 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 HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION 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 HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION 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 HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANDY SARTIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HISTORIC NATCHEZ FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $871,898, expenses of $568,598 and total assets of $7,088,941 at year end.
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