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Nonprofit · EIN 61-0549274

HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40206

Financials

$895K$915K2022$1.2M$1M2023$1.3M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$1,313,083$1,065,426$247,657$6,817,932$235,376$6,582,556
August 31, 2024990$1,212,224$1,024,044$188,180$6,416,765$267,441$6,149,324
August 31, 2023990$895,133$914,957-$19,824$6,015,680$349,822$5,665,858
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$638,524
Program service revenue
$557,886
Investment income
$145,579
Net gain from sales of assets
$103,237
Net income from fundraising events
-$36,685
Net income from gaming
-$281
Net income from sales of inventory
-$1,571
Other revenue
-$28,906

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$120,122
Other salaries and wages
$163,240
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$305,341
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$22,880
Occupancy
$290,040
Depreciation
$75,998
Program services (functional)
$530,050
Management and general (functional)
$212,412
Fundraising (functional)
$322,964

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,416,765
Total assets, end of year
$6,817,932
Total liabilities, end of year
$235,376
Net assets, end of year
$6,582,556
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,350,376
Publicly traded securities
$2,069,906
Net assets without donor restrictions
$827,638
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,754,918
Gross receipts
$1,565,453
Employees
13
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1957
State of legal domicile
KY

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL ALDRIDGEMANAGING DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$138,000
KRISTEN LUTESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$57,879
CAROL GRISANTIASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$54,718
VICTORIA KOTHRADEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$5,355
BUTCH SHAWTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEAN WILKINSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN STOUGHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GRAY MIDDLETONWHITEHALL BOARD REGENT
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEX DESKINSWHITEHALL TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT GLASSFARMINGTON BOARD REGENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL ALDRIDGEMANAGING DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$120,000
CAROL GRISANTIASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$50,201
KRISTEN LUTESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$47,701
VICTORIA KOTHRADEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$13,090
BUTCH SHAWTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEAN WILKINSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN STOUGHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GRAY MIDDLETONWHITEHALL BOARD REGENT
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEX DESKINSWHITEHALL TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT BRANDFARMINGTON BOARD REGENT
Trustee or director
1$0
PATRICK WILBURNFARMINGTON TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KATHY NICHOLSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$54,000$15,080
CAROL GRISANTIASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$46,105$43
KRISTEN LUTESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$43,995$86
VICTORIA KOTHRADEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$13,090$0
DEAN WILKINSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BUTCH SHAWHHF/TE TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN STOUGHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT BUTLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BOB BRANDFARMINGTON BOARD REGENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICK WILBOURNFARMINGTON TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL HAYMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3110 LEXINGTON RD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206-3002
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEAN WILKERSON, 3110 LEXINGTON ROAD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206
Signed the 990
BUTCH SHAW, TREASURER
Phone
(502) 899-5079
Return prepared by
DEMING MALONE LIVESAY & OSTROFF PSC

Mission

TO PURCHASE, PRESERVE AND DISPLAY HISTORIC SITES AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND THE ARTS IN KENTUCKY.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MUSEUM OPERATIONS: FARMINGTON 3033 BARDSTOWN ROAD LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
    Expenses $266,486 · revenue $119,143
  • MUSEUM OPERATIONS: WHITEHALL 3110 LEXINGTON ROAD LOUISVILLE, KY 40206
    Expenses $249,567 · revenue $440,331
  • ALL OTHER HISTORIC HOMES RELATED PROGRAM EXPENSES.
    Expenses $13,997 · revenue $6,472

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
61-0549274
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1959
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,817,932
Income (IRS master file)
$1,565,453

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$1,313,083$1,065,426$6,817,932XML
990August 2024$1,212,224$1,024,044$6,416,765IRS
990August 2023$895,133$914,957$6,015,680XML
990August 2022$646,897$612,895$5,802,662IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 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 61-0549274).

Questions about HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC is 61-0549274.
Is HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
Are donations to HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HISTORIC HOMES 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 HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DEAN WILKERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,000 (MICHAEL ALDRIDGE, MANAGING DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,313,083, expenses of $1,065,426 and total assets of $6,817,932 at year end.

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