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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1699793

THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT

Tax-exempt · SOUTHPORT, NC 28461

Financials

$149K$125K2023$335K$66K2024$151K$108K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$150,731$107,773$42,958$949,777$1,464$948,313
December 31, 2024990$335,105$65,955$269,150$1,163,280$1,463$1,161,817
December 31, 2023990$148,607$124,537$24,070$893,925$1,258$892,667
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$103,737
of which government grants
$12,746
Membership dues
$20,510
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$8,105
Net income from gaming
$25,869
Net income from sales of inventory
$13,020
Other revenue
$38,889

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$28,100
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$30,306
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$978
Occupancy
$34,422
Depreciation
$14,582
Program services (functional)
$84,285
Management and general (functional)
$8,555
Fundraising (functional)
$14,933

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$906,818
Total assets, end of year
$949,777
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,464
Net assets, end of year
$948,313
Land, buildings and equipment
$383,879
Net assets without donor restrictions
$724,563
Net assets with donor restrictions
$223,750
Gross receipts
$175,673
Employees
2
Year formed
2008
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
IRA WAYNE BERRYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARY CARNEIRODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KIM COBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KEVIN FITZGERALDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TOM HALEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RANDY JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DONNIE JOYNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KEVIN LOCKLINVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARY LOCKLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CLAIRE MCNAUGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TAMMY NEWTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ROYCE POTTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LORA SHARKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
B WAYNE STRICKLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
IRA WAYNE BERRYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARY CARNEIRODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KIM COBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JACK COLLINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TOM HALEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BILL HOWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DONNIE JOYNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KEVIN LOCKLINVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARY LOCKLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CLAIRE MCNAUGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TAMMY NEWTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ROYCE POTTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LORA SHARKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
B WAYNE STRICKLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
IRA WAYNE BERRYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KIM COBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JACK COLLINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TOM HALEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BILL HOWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DONNIE JOYNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARY LOCKLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRISTY MCKEITHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CLAIRE MCNAUGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TAMMY NEWTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LINDA PUKENASVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LORA SHARKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
B WAYNE STRICKLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
WOODY WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 10412, SOUTHPORT, NC 28461-0412
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
TOM HALE, PO BOX 10412, SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
Signed the 990
IRA WAYNE BERRY, TREASURER
Phone
(910) 457-9455
Return prepared by
THOMPSON PRICE SCOTT ADAMS & CO PA

Mission

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE NORTH CAROLINE MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT, A STATE OWNED AND OPERATED MARITIME MUSEUM. THE FRIENDS OFORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESOURCES TO HOUSE THE MUSEUM AND TO FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR VISITORS TO LEARN THE HISTORY AND IMPACT OF MARITIME TO THE AREA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT, A STATE OWNED AND OPERATED MARITIME MUSEUM. SUPPORT INCLUDES OBTAINING FACILITIES TO HOUSE THE MUSEUM DUE TO BUDGET RESTRAINTS OF THE STATE. FACILITIES WERE LEASED FROM THE CITY OF SOUTHPORT UNDER A LONG-TERM LEASE AND RENOVATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF 591,139 ENABLED THE MUSEUM TO RELOCATE AND CONTINUE TO PRESERVE THE MARITIME HISTORY AND EDUCATE VISITORS. SUPPORT ALSO INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBIT REHABILATION.
    Expenses $84,285

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1699793
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
1991
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$949,777
Income (IRS master file)
$175,673

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$150,731$107,773$949,777IRS
990December 2024$335,105$65,955$1,163,280XML
990December 2023$148,607$124,537$893,925XML
990December 2022$91,566$74,496$870,219IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 56-1699793).

Questions about THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT

What is the EIN of THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT is 56-1699793.
Is THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT 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 FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT 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 FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TOM HALE.
Who are the officers and directors of THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $150,731, expenses of $107,773 and total assets of $949,777 at year end.

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