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Nonprofit · EIN 74-1948585

COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST

Also known as CHPT

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, TX 78934

Financials

$380K$50K2023$850K$28K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$850,398$27,644$822,754$3,064,476-$3$3,064,479
December 31, 2023990$379,896$49,859$330,037$2,241,725$0$2,241,725
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$905,979
Membership dues
$4,414
Program service revenue
$1,856
Investment income
$465
Net rental income
-$23,919
Net income from fundraising events
-$7,475
Net income from sales of inventory
-$26,508
Other revenue
-$57,902

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,093
Program services (functional)
$27,644

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,241,725
Total assets, end of year
$3,064,476
Total liabilities, end of year
-$3
Net assets, end of year
$3,064,479
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,043,849
Gross receipts
$958,074
Employees
0
State of legal domicile
TX

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Julie PrausePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Mike HallVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Doris KlausSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Missy ParkerExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Julie PrausePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Mike HallVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Doris KlausSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Missy ParkerExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 817, COLUMBUS, TX 78934-0817
In care of
% CHARLOTTE TILOTTA
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO Box 817, Columbus TX 78934
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Charlotte Tilotta, PO Box 817, Columbus TX 78934
Signed the 990
Julie Prause, President
Phone
(979) 732-5135
Return prepared by
Mark C Candela CPA

Mission

Preservation, Display and use of Historic buildings

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Fundraising activities to generate donations from individuals for the restoration and preservation of historic buildings in Columbus, Texas
    Expenses $27,644

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-1948585
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
1968
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,064,476
Income (IRS master file)
$958,074

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$850,398$27,644$3,064,476XML
990December 2023$379,896$49,859$2,241,725XML
990December 2022$138,558$62,794$1,891,456IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Charlotte Tilotta
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 74-1948585).

Questions about COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST

What is the EIN of COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST is 74-1948585.
Is COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
Are donations to COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST 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 COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST?
The 990-N for 2011 names Charlotte Tilotta.
Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $850,398, expenses of $27,644 and total assets of $3,064,476 at year end.

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