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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1556702

WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC

Tax-exempt · FAIRMONT, WV 26554

Financials

$182K$179K2023$180K$227K2024$174K$167K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$173,618$166,782$6,836$1,448,109$0$1,448,109
December 31, 2024990$179,511$227,226-$47,715$1,501,474$0$1,501,474
December 31, 2023990$181,703$179,401$2,302$1,549,189$0$1,549,189
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$69,032
of which government grants
$27,159
Membership dues
$1,330
Program service revenue
$58,554
Investment income
$31
Net rental income
$28,428
Other revenue
$46,001

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$152,558
Management and general (functional)
$14,224

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,441,273
Total assets, end of year
$1,448,109
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,448,109
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,321,963
Gross receipts
$179,209
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
WV

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
John KeefoverBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Kaity HooneBoard Membr
Trustee or director
5$0
Chip SwigerBoard Member
Trustee or director
10$0
Jim ThrasherBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Rick MusgroveBoard Member
Trustee or director
30$0
Brandon HowdersheltPresident
Officer
30$0
David HaunVice-President
Officer
10$0
Marisa GarrisonSecretary
Officer
20$0
William JanoskeTreasurer
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John KeefoverBoard Member
Trustee or director
20$0
Donnie LeonardBoard Membr
Trustee or director
20$0
Chip SwigerBoard Member
Trustee or director
20$0
Jim ThrasherBoard Member
Trustee or director
20$0
Rick MusgroveBoard Member
Trustee or director
20$0
Brandon HowdersheltPresident
Officer
20$0
David HaunVice-President
Officer
20$0
Lisa JanoskeSecretary
Officer
20$0
William JanoskeTreasurer
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brandon HowdersheltBoard Member
Trustee or director
20$0
John KeefoverBoard Member
Trustee or director
20$0
David HaunBoard Member
Trustee or director
20$0
Donnie LeonardBoard Membr
Trustee or director
20$0
Floyd CowgerBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Robert JohnsonPresident
Officer
20$0
Chris JohnsonVice-President
Officer
20$0
Lisa JanoskeSecretary
Officer
20$0
William JanoskeTreasurer
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2580 BUNNER RIDGE RD, FAIRMONT, WV 26554-6118
In care of
% JANICE LAKE
Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
RR 3 Box 258, Fairmont WV 26554
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
William Janoske, 733 Mason School Road, Oakland, MD 21550
Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
Paul Hayhurst, RR 3 Box 258, Fairmont WV 26554
Signed the 990
william janoske, treasurer
Phone
(240) 321-0020

Mission

Find, cultivate, educate and encourage new talent. Recognize and honor those who have used their talents to promote and encourage Country Music. Provide a suitable environment for displaying memorabilia and other artifacts related to the musical heritage of WV. Provide a suitable environment for musicians and fans to meet and enjoy Country Music and fellowship.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Find, cultivate, educate and encourage new talent. Recognize and honor those who have used their talents to promote and encourage Country Music. Provide a suitable environment for displaying memorabilia and other artifacts related to the musical heritage of WV. Provide a suitable environment for musicians and fans to meet and enjoy Country Music and fellowship.
    Expenses $152,558 · revenue $144,901
  • None0
  • None0

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, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1556702
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
1997
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,448,109
Income (IRS master file)
$179,209

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$173,618$166,782$1,448,109XML
990December 2024$179,511$227,226$1,501,474XML
990December 2023$181,703$179,401$1,549,189XML
990December 2022$115,737$123,755$1,546,887IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2008
Officer: Paul Hayhurst
December 31, 2008≤ $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 31-1556702).

Questions about WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC

What is the EIN of WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC is 31-1556702.
Is WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM 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 WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC 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 WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC 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 WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names William Janoske.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $173,618, expenses of $166,782 and total assets of $1,448,109 at year end.

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