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Nonprofit · EIN 59-6161989

CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · BRADENTON, FL 34205

Financials

$178K$114K2022$111K$71K2023$147K$124K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$147,484$123,684$23,800$1,727,080$0$1,727,080
June 30, 2024990$111,347$71,155$40,192$1,637,047$0$1,637,047
June 30, 2023990$177,992$113,882$64,110$1,548,757$2,383$1,546,374
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$93,642
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$40,700
Net rental income
$13,142
Other revenue
$13,142

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$87,372
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$800
Occupancy
$11,284
Program services (functional)
$108,480
Management and general (functional)
$15,204

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,637,047
Total assets, end of year
$1,727,080
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,727,080
Land, buildings and equipment
$406,144
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,727,080
Gross receipts
$153,542
Employees
0
Year formed
1939
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MIKE IVKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ALLEN MORRELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director
5$0
BILL HAHNTREASURER
Officer
5$0
TODD HUBBARDVICE CHAIR
Officer
5$0
JEFF NANCEHDHS PRES EL
Officer
5$0
RICK PARCELSCHAIR
Officer
5$0
ROBERT RICCIARDOHERNANDO
Officer
5$0
BOB RICHARDSONPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
GUS SOKOSCOO
Officer
5$0
WALTER SOWAVICE CHAIR
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN DELESLINEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALLEN MORRELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BILL HAHNTREASURER
Officer
4$0
TODD HUBBARDSECRETARY
Officer
4$0
SCOTT MONROEHERNANDO
Officer
2$0
RICK PARCELSCHAIR
Officer
2$0
BOB RICHARDSONPRESIDENT EL
Officer
4$0
DENNIS ROMANOPRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
GUS SOKOSCOO
Officer
6$0
WALTER SOWAVICE CHAIR
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILL HAHNTREASURER
Officer
5$0
TODD HUBBARDSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
RICK PARCELSCHAIR
Officer
2$0
GUS SOKOSCOO
Officer
5$0
WALTER SOWAVICE CHAIR
Officer
2$0
PAUL WEBBHERNANDO
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
605 17TH AVE W, BRADENTON, FL 34205-8319
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GUS SOKOS
Signed the 990
GUS SOKOS, COO
Phone
(941) 747-1998
Return prepared by
GARDNER & THOMAS LLC

Mission

THE CONQUISTADOR HISTORICAL FOUNDATION SPONSORS HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LOCAL HERITAGE. IT ALSO SERVES TO PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF SPANISH AND AMERICAN HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ALLIANCES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CONQUISTADOR HISTORICAL FOUNDATION WAS CREATED FOR CHARITABLE, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO INVESTIGATE AND STUDY THE HISTORY OF THE SPANISH EXPLORER HERNANDO DESOTO AND HIS HISTORIC LANDING IN MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND, IN DOING SO, TO PRESERVE THE HISTORIC TRADITIONS OF THE PAST. THE CONQUISTADOR HISTORICAL FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THE HERNANDO DESOTO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DESOTO HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND THE ARTHUR E. CAMPBELL MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10AM - 5PM. SEVERAL COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS ARE IN PROCESS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. AN EXCHANGE STUDENT PROGRAM WITH BARCARROTA, SPAIN (BRADENTON'S SISTER CITY) HAS EXISTED FOR OVER TWO DECADES.
    Expenses $108,480 · revenue $93,642

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-6161989
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
1965
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,727,080
Income (IRS master file)
$153,542

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$147,484$123,684$1,727,080IRS
990June 2024$111,347$71,155$1,637,047XML
990June 2023$177,992$113,882$1,548,757XML
990June 2022$114,008$77,875$1,436,916IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 59-6161989).

Questions about CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC is 59-6161989.
Is CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
Are donations to CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION 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 CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION 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 CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION 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 CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GUS SOKOS.
Who are the officers and directors of CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CONQUISTADORE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $147,484, expenses of $123,684 and total assets of $1,727,080 at year end.

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