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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0163785

HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · JAMESTOWN, NC 27282

Financials

$37K$78K2022$84K$97K2023$44K$133K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$44,189$133,355-$89,166$560,459$1,577$558,882
September 30, 2024990$84,180$97,137-$12,957$628,915$1,983$626,932
September 30, 2023990$37,463$78,465-$41,002$592,663$3,045$589,618
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$38,426
of which government grants
$25,500
Membership dues
$4,950
Program service revenue
$920
Investment income
$4,498
Net income from sales of inventory
$345
Other revenue
$345

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$39,616
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$42,782
Professional fundraising fees
$44,936
Legal fees
$1,272
Accounting fees
$1,200
Occupancy
$28,546
Travel
$135
Program services (functional)
$88,419
Fundraising (functional)
$44,936

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$628,915
Total assets, end of year
$560,459
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,577
Net assets, end of year
$558,882
Land, buildings and equipment
$265,000
Publicly traded securities
$249,579
Net assets without donor restrictions
$193,882
Net assets with donor restrictions
$365,000
Gross receipts
$44,189
Employees
1
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1977
State of legal domicile
NC

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tim BrooksSecretary
Officer
1$0
Emily WagonerDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Kelly IrvinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Karen LisenbyTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Nia ColeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jim PendryDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ruby Sapp LeachDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Will RagsdaleDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Bob WilsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dan McDanielDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Elizabeth GreesonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Wes CashwellVice President
Officer
5$0
Jay McQuillenPresident
Officer
5$0
Louise HobbsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Keith VolzDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David FullerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shawn RogersExecutive Director
Key employee
40$42,504
Shirley HaworthDirector Emeritus
Officer
10$0
Emily WagonerSecretary
Officer
0$0
Kelly IrvinDirector
Officer
5$0
Karen LisenbyTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Julia EbelPast President
Trustee or director
10$0
Jane WadeDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Ruby Sapp LeachDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Latanya BrownDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
David FullerDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Dan McDanielDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Cory RaybornDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Wes CashwellVice President
Trustee or director
0$0
Elizabeth GreesonDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Jay McQuillenPresident
Trustee or director
0$0
Bob WilsonDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Will RagsdaleDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Jim PendryDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Tim BrooksDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shawn RogersExecutive Director
Key employee
40$42,504
Shirley HaworthPast President
Officer
10$0
Jane WadeVice President
Officer
10$0
Kelly IrvinSecretary
Officer
5$0
Karen LisenbyTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Julie EbelPresident
Trustee or director
10$0
Carol BrooksDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Ruby Sapp LeachDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Charleen FischerDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
David FullerDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Dan McDanielDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Cory RaybornDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Wes CashwellDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Elizabeth GreesonDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Jay McQuillenDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Rachel OrioDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Will RagsdaleDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Emily WagonerDirector
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 512, JAMESTOWN, NC 27282-0512
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Karen Lisenby, 603 W Main St, Jamestown, NC 27282
Signed the 990
Karen Lisenby, Treasurer
Phone
(336) 454-1973
Return prepared by
Lynn Montgomery CPA

Mission

Historic Preservation To preserve historic properties and educate the public on the historical significance of Jamestown, NC

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Preservation and maintenance of historic buildings at the Mendenhall Plantation
    Expenses $88,266 · grants $10,500
  • Providing tours of historic properties
    revenue $920
  • Hosting Village Fair. A one day event which featured historic crafts, music, tradesmen and tours of historic buildings.
    Expenses $153 · revenue $952

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0163785
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
1977
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$560,459
Income (IRS master file)
$44,189

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$44,189$133,355$560,459XML
990September 2024$84,180$97,137$628,915XML
990September 2023$37,463$78,465$592,663XML
990September 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––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 51-0163785).

Questions about HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC is 51-0163785.
Is HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Karen Lisenby.
Who are the officers and directors of HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HISTORIC JAMESTOWN SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $44,189, expenses of $133,355 and total assets of $560,459 at year end.

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