Nonprofit · EIN 36-3940738
THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP
Tax-exempt · EVANSTON, IL 60201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $41,756 | $51,900 | -$10,144 | $74,850 | $218 | $74,632 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $38,972
- Membership dues
- $285
- Program service revenue
- $2,416
- Investment income
- $83
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,667
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $28,796
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,608
- Occupancy
- $1,690
- Other expenses
- $11,806
- Program services (functional)
- $26,014
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $82,044
- Total assets, end of year
- $74,850
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $218
- Net assets, end of year
- $74,632
- Cash, savings and investments
- $74,850
- Gross receipts
- $41,756
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Osbourne | Executive Director | 35 | $6,667 |
| Susan Comstock | Board President | 2 | $0 |
| Doug Honnold | Board Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Kathy Bell | Board Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Lois Anderson | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Vickie Burke | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Suzanne Farrand | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Kris Hartzell | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Ward | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Nellie Buchanan | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 225 GREENWOOD ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-4713
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston IL 60201
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Susan Comstock, 3447 Harrison, EVANSTON IL 60201
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Susan Comstock, President
- Phone
- (872) 302-9761
Mission
Historical Museum and Archives
Program accomplishments
- Tours - Conducted museum tours for 139 visitors.Expenses $6,980
- Archives - Continue work on "Black Women of the WCTU, A Research Database." There were 25 onsite researchers and 132 offsite. Supported 30 Depaul students' archival research for class project.Expenses $12,354
- Programming and Events - Annual Theme, 2022-23: Knowledge is power. Summer 2023 theme: Women and Travel. The following videos were uploaded onto youtube with a combined total views of 912 : Do Everything 2023, A Scandal in Evanston, Collection Close-Up, Do Everything Book Launch, Black Women of the WCTU, Views, Bicycle Fashions and the Libraries at the Willard House. Presented for 8 professional conferences, 3 groups of organizations and 3 international groups. Took a trip to Hillsboro in November for Crusade anniversary.Expenses $6,680
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 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3940738
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Susan Comstock | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Susan Comstock | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $41,756 | $51,900 | $74,850 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Amy Marie Tyson | October 31, 2009 | ≤ $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 36-3940738).
Questions about THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP
- What is the EIN of THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP is 36-3940738.
- Is THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP 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 THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Susan Comstock.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,667 (Lori Osbourne, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE CENTER FOR WOMENS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $41,756, expenses of $51,900 and total assets of $74,850 at year end.
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