Nonprofit · EIN 35-1871610
THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $271,669 | $283,288 | -$11,619 | $14,110,046 | $389,593 | $13,720,453 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,500,059 | $161,419 | $8,338,640 | $13,013,878 | $16,004 | $12,997,874 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $309,820 | $1,129,847 | -$820,027 | $4,305,895 | $262 | $4,305,633 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,774
- Program service revenue
- $23,879
- Investment income
- $235,016
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$62,417
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $60,388
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $74,715
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,964
- Occupancy
- $16,711
- Travel
- $7,305
- Depreciation
- $802
- Program services (functional)
- $224,350
- Management and general (functional)
- $58,938
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,013,878
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,110,046
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $389,593
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,720,453
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $520,747
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,897,952
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,720,453
- Gross receipts
- $336,316
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J MARSHALL DAVIS | PRESIDENT (END 04/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $239,097 | $34,921 |
| MADONNA WAGNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $138,219 | $12,146 |
| Brad Ward | President (START 04/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD KNEBEL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN ROTAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BURGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J MARSHALL DAVIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $229,791 | $33,949 |
| MADONNA WAGNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $129,488 | $8,394 |
| DONALD KNEBEL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN ROTAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA DAVIS Deceased | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BURGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J MARSHALL DAVIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $214,975 | $36,805 |
| MARY BURGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $66,192 | $8,779 |
| SEAN ROTAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD KNEBEL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1201 CENTRAL AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202-2656
- In care of
- % MADONNA WAGNER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Brad Ward President, 1201 CENTRAL AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462022656
- Signed the 990
- Brad Ward, President
- Phone
- (317) 639-4534
- Website
- WWW.SAMARA-HOUSE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE PHYSICAL CONDITION, AND PRESERVE THE ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL INTEGRITY OF THE REAL PROPERTY IN TIPPECANOE COUNTY, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS SAMARA. ALSO TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SAMARA AND THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION TO INDIANA AND AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE MADE BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT.
Program accomplishments
- THE JOHN E. CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE PHYSICAL CONDITION AND PRESERVE THE ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL INTEGRITY OF THE REAL PROPERTY IN TIPPECANOE COUNTY, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS SAMARA. FURTHER, THE TRUST IS ORGANIZED TO (1) INCREASE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SAMARA; (2) ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO VISIT THE HOUSE; (3) ACQUIRE INTERIOR FURNISHINGS, BOOKS, AND ART OBJECTS FOR THE HOUSE; (4) EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND SCHOLARS AS TO THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION TO INDIANA AN AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE MADE BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT; AND (5) AID IN THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF, AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO SITES AND STRUCTURES LOCATED IN THE WABASH VALLEY OF INDIANA WHICH ARE OF HISTORICAL, CULTURAL OR ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE.Expenses $224,350 · revenue $23,879
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1871610
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,110,046
- Income (IRS master file)
- $336,316
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $271,669 | $283,288 | $14,110,046 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $8,500,059 | $161,419 | $13,013,878 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $309,820 | $1,129,847 | $4,305,895 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $244,768 | $595,816 | $5,331,005 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 35-1871610).
Questions about THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC
- What is the EIN of THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC is 35-1871610.
- Is THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST 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 THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Brad Ward President.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE JOHN E CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEMORIAL TRUST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $271,669, expenses of $283,288 and total assets of $14,110,046 at year end.
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