Nonprofit · EIN 51-0161688
BELFAST MUSEUM INC
Tax-exempt · BELFAST, ME 04915
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $189,071 | $73,301 | $115,770 | $883,987 | $4,599 | $879,388 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $61,742 | $64,155 | -$2,413 | $819,933 | $4,600 | $815,333 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,534
- of which government grants
- $6,250
- Membership dues
- $4,183
- Program service revenue
- $4,275
- Investment income
- $127,725
- Net rental income
- $18,093
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $111,824
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,444
- Other revenue
- $20,537
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,200
- Professional fundraising fees
- $12,508
- Accounting fees
- $1,264
- Occupancy
- $11,308
- Depreciation
- $1,099
- Program services (functional)
- $33,581
- Management and general (functional)
- $21,366
- Fundraising (functional)
- $18,354
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $819,933
- Total assets, end of year
- $883,987
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,599
- Net assets, end of year
- $879,388
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $61,514
- Publicly traded securities
- $478,043
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $859,138
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,250
- Gross receipts
- $388,726
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Pinette | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $10,200 |
| CS Barnes | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $2,625 |
| David Ruberti | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Hayes | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Amanda Cunningham | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Gordon | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Phil Cathage | Finance Officer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joyce Fenner | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ed Lennon | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Gray | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Koralek | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dorothy Havey | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Pinette | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| David Ruberti | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Sara Hayes | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Amanda Cunningham | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Gordon | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Phil Cathage | Finance Officer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joyce Fenner | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ed Lennon | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Gilman | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Koralek | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CS Barnes | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dorothy Havey | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 MARKET ST, BELFAST, ME 04915-6555
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Megan Pinette, 21 Allyn Street, Belfast, ME 04915
- Signed the 990
- Megan Pinette, President
- Phone
- (207) 338-9229
- Website
- www.BelfastMuseum.org
- Return prepared by
- MTA Accounting PA
Mission
The society and museum, by means of museum exhibits, lectures, and other presentations, promotes the intellectual and cultural life of Belfast, and informs and educates the Belfast community and visitors about its distinguished heritage.
Program accomplishments
- Operate museum free and open to the public for research and education, hold monthly special events, collect and display artifacts, maintain "Museum in the Streets" walking tour of historical sites in Belfast, create new exhibits, and operate a summer student intern program.Expenses $33,581 · revenue $4,275
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0161688
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A56)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $883,987
- Income (IRS master file)
- $388,726
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $189,071 | $73,301 | $883,987 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $61,742 | $64,155 | $819,933 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $52,744 | $51,349 | $772,751 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 51-0161688).
Questions about BELFAST MUSEUM INC
- What is the EIN of BELFAST MUSEUM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BELFAST MUSEUM INC is 51-0161688.
- Is BELFAST MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to BELFAST MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BELFAST 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 BELFAST MUSEUM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BELFAST MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BELFAST MUSEUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Megan Pinette.
- Who are the officers and directors of BELFAST MUSEUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,200 (Megan Pinette, President).
- How much revenue does BELFAST MUSEUM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $189,071, expenses of $73,301 and total assets of $883,987 at year end.
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