Nonprofit · EIN 51-0181650
FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, WI 53521
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $159,388 | $169,593 | -$10,205 | $135,493 | $0 | $135,493 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $105,036 | $135,217 | -$30,181 | $180,360 | $0 | $180,360 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,605
- Membership dues
- $96,649
- Program service revenue
- $10,152
- Investment income
- $9,197
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $23,714
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,929
- Other revenue
- $10,000
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $7,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $51,958
- Printing, publications and postage
- $55,451
- Other expenses
- $55,184
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $180,360
- Total assets, end of year
- $135,493
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $135,493
- Cash, savings and investments
- $135,493
- Gross receipts
- $168,927
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MEYER | BUSINESS MGR. | 6 | $7,000 |
| MICHAEL SEELIGER | PRESIDENT | 12 | $0 |
| STEVEN JACKSON | 2ND VICE-PRES. | 8 | $0 |
| ALICE SEELIGER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KATHIE CRAIG | TREASURER | 11 | $0 |
| FERNINAND MEYER | EDITOR | 8 | $0 |
| BRIAN BINGHAM | HISTORIAN | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG CASSETTA | CONVENTION DIR. | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MEYER | BUSINESS MGR. | 6 | $7,700 |
| MICHAEL SEELIGER | PRESIDENT | 12 | $0 |
| STEVEN JACKSON | 2ND VICE-PRES. | 8 | $0 |
| ALICE SEELIGER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KATHIE CRAIG | TREASURER | 11 | $0 |
| FERNINAND MEYER | EDITOR | 8 | $0 |
| BRIAN BINGHAM | HISTORIAN | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG CASSETTA | CONVENTION DIR. | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- N8211 SMITH RD, BROOKLYN, WI 53521-9789
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KATHIE CRAIG, TREASURER
- Phone
- (713) 504-0628
- Website
- WWW.FOHBC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WRP TAX SERVICES INC
Mission
EDUCATION
Program accomplishments
- PREPARATION AND PUBLISHING OF MAGAZINE SENT TO A COMBINED 1,800 INDIVIDUALS AND CLUB MEMBERS 4 TO 5 TIMES PER YEAR. THE MAGAZINE CONTAINS EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ARTICLES ON HISTORICAL BOTTLES. ORGANIZATION OF APPROXIMATELY 36-40 BOTTLE SHOWS PER YEAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,000 ATTENDEES PER SHOW. MERCHANDISE PURCHASES AND SALES TO MEMBERS.
- VIDEO ZOOM EDUCATONAL SESSSIONS. HISTORICAL ARTICLES. VIRTUAL MUSEUM WITH 3D PRINTING, RENDERING AND DOCUMENTATION OF RARE BOTTLES.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0181650
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $135,493
- Income (IRS master file)
- $168,927
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $159,388 | $169,593 | $135,493 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $105,036 | $135,217 | $180,360 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 51-0181650).
Questions about FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS
- What is the EIN of FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS is 51-0181650.
- Is FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS 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 FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS 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 FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,000 (ELIZABETH MEYER, BUSINESS MGR.).
- How much revenue does FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $159,388, expenses of $169,593 and total assets of $135,493 at year end.
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