Nonprofit · EIN 58-1443900
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC
Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, GA 30503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $552,422 | $463,174 | $89,248 | $1,717,383 | $3,433 | $1,713,950 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $237,797 | $392,399 | -$154,602 | $1,565,743 | $4,357 | $1,561,386 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $251,563 | $465,124 | -$213,561 | $1,698,279 | $14,372 | $1,683,907 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $352,514
- Membership dues
- $31,504
- Program service revenue
- $40,256
- Investment income
- $111,440
- Net rental income
- $4,205
- Net income from fundraising events
- $37,745
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,262
- Other revenue
- $48,212
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,210
- Other salaries and wages
- $159,620
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $265,149
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,235
- Occupancy
- $66,250
- Travel
- $217
- Depreciation
- $20,034
- Program services (functional)
- $314,752
- Management and general (functional)
- $127,321
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,101
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,565,743
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,717,383
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,433
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,713,950
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $363,771
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,272,291
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $607,554
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,106,396
- Gross receipts
- $569,519
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HEMMER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $43,525 |
| PETER GORDON | FORMER EXEC. Officer | 40 | $36,686 |
| DR ANDREA BIRCH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DR JULI CLAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNIE DIXON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHUCK DUBOSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX EDINGTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILSON GOLDEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEAL HUGHES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DR MARSHA HOPKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR NATASHA ISZARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY OATES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BARCLAY RUSHTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BECKIE SMITH | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| DR JIM SOUTHERLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ANN TUCKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL VANDIVER | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURA-LEIGH SANDERS | FORMER ED Officer | 40 | $31,950 |
| GREG PAYNE | 23-24 ED Officer | 40 | $8,750 |
| PETER GORDON | FORMER INTER Officer | 32 | $2,917 |
| DR ANDREA BIRCH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DR JULI CLAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE ANN DANIEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHUCK DUBOSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX EDINGTON | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR MARSHA HOPKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR NATASHA ISZARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY OATES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BARCLAY RUSHTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| BECKIE SMITH | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DR JIM SOUTHERLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR ANN TUCKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL VANDIVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG PAYNE | 23-24 ED Officer | 40 | $24,410 |
| GLEN KYLE | 2023 EXEC DI Officer | 40 | $13,125 |
| BRENDA BAHEL | FINANCE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR ANDREA BIRCH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| DR PATRICIA BURD | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DR JULI CLAY | MARKETING Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLE ANN DANIEL | CONSULT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHUCK DUBOSE | LEGAL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY HERDENER | MEMBERSHIP Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DR NATASHA IZZARD | EDUCATION Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN LAHEY | EVENTS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY OATES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| BARCLAY RUSHTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| BECKIE SMITH | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| DR JIM SOUTHERLAND | GROUNDS Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MATT THOMAS | FINANCE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DR ANN TUCKER | EDUCATION Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL VANDIVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1451, GAINESVILLE, GA 30503-1451
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHERYL VANDIVER, 322 ACADEMY STREET NE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
- Signed the 990
- CHERYL VANDIVER, MEMBER
- Phone
- (770) 297-5900
- Website
- WWW.NEGAHC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BLAIR C DIAZ CPA PC
Mission
THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND SHARING OUR REGIONAL HISTORY AND BEING OUR COMMUNITYS PATHWAY TO HISTORY EDUCATION. THROUGH OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, EXHIBITS, AND HISTORIC STRUCTURES, WE STRIVE TO BE A LEADING RESOURCE FOR PROMOTING A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL HISTORY.
Program accomplishments
- EXHIBIT GALLERIES: OUR MAIN EXHIBIT, THE LAND OF PROMISE, TELLS STORIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE LIVED IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND SERVES AS A REMINDER THAT OUR REGION IS A LAND OF PROMISE FOR EVERYONE. WE ADDITIONALLY HAVE THE MATHIS FOLK ART GALLERY AND OUR CHANGING EXHIBIT SPACE. ONLY ABOUT 20% OF THE HISTORY CENTER'S COLLECTION OF HISTORIC ARTIFACTS IS ON DISPLAY AT ANY ONE TIME; THE REMAINDER REMAINS IN THE ARCHIVES WHERE THE MATERIAL CULTURE OF OUR SHARED PAST IS CARED FOR AND MAINTAINED IN A PROFESSIONAL, ENVIRONMENTALLY CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT. ACCESS TO THE ARCHIVES IS BY APPOINTMENT. THE 18TH-CENTURY CABIN OF CHEROKEE INDIAN WHITE PATH WAS ORIGINALLY CONSTRUCTED C. 1780. THE CABIN WAS SAVED AND RESTORED BY DON COOLEY, A DESCENDANT OF WHITE PATH, AND MOVED TO THE PRESENT SITE BY JAMES MATHIS. WE ALSO ARE HOME TO THE HERRIN BLACKSMITH SHOP. THE AMERICAN FREEDOM GARDEN, WHERE WE PAY TRIBUTE TO AMERICA'S SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IS ALSO LOCATED ON OUR GROUNDS. IN THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS, THE HISTORY CENTER: - OPENED TWO NEW EXHIBITS - WELCOMED 2,000+ VISITORS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE.Expenses $133,951 · revenue $31,244
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH: THE ADA MAE IVESTER EDUCATION CENTER AND THE COTTRELL DIGITAL STUDIO PROVIDE THE CORE OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. IN THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS THE HISTORY CENTER: - WELCOMED 3000+ CHILDREN ON FIELD TRIPS, FOR HOMESCHOOL DAYS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS - PARTNERED WITH OTHER AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. - HELD MONTHLY LECTURES ON NOTABLE TOPICS BY AREA HISTORIANS AND PROFESSORS. - TOOK HISTORY LEARNING OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY AT REGIONAL FESTIVALS.Expenses $127,092 · revenue $9,012
- GAINESVILLE READS: THE HISTORY CENTER OFFERS AN AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EXTRA HELP IN LITERACY TO ELEMENTARY-AGE STUDENTS WHO NEED IT. USING ONE-ON-ONE VOLUNTEERS WITH THE STUDENTS AND THE LEXIA READING APPLICATION, PARTICIPANTS MEET ONCE A WEEK TO PRACTICE AND IMPROVE THEIR READING AND COMPREHENSION SKILLS.Expenses $53,709
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1443900
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A540)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,717,383
- Income (IRS master file)
- $569,519
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $552,422 | $463,174 | $1,717,383 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $237,797 | $392,399 | $1,565,743 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $251,563 | $465,124 | $1,698,279 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $478,501 | $445,912 | $1,786,445 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 58-1443900).
Questions about NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC
- What is the EIN of NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC is 58-1443900.
- Is NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY 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 NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC 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 NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC 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 NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHERYL VANDIVER.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,525 (MARY HEMMER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $552,422, expenses of $463,174 and total assets of $1,717,383 at year end.
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