Nonprofit · EIN 74-2534142
FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES
Tax-exempt · LA GRANGE, TX 78945
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $116,949 | $160,893 | -$43,944 | $142,021 | – | $142,021 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $140,789 | $90,572 | $50,217 | $185,965 | $15 | $185,950 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $34,381
- Membership dues
- $11,864
- Program service revenue
- $65,372
- Investment income
- $5
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,327
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,751
- Other expenses
- $151,142
- Program services (functional)
- $51,330
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $185,980
- Total assets, end of year
- $142,021
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $142,021
- Cash, savings and investments
- $142,021
- Gross receipts
- $119,449
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-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA WILSON | Director | 3 | $0 |
| JON TODD KOENIG | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| JULIUS BARTEK | Director | 2 | $0 |
| HANNAH JANDA | Director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA POLASEK | President | 3 | $0 |
| TIM PYLANT | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| WENDY ROHAN | Director | 2 | $0 |
| APRIL MAZAC | Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| DAN GEORGE | Director | 2 | $0 |
| CALEB PARKS | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA WILSON | President | 3 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN BEAUFORD | Treasurer | 9 | $0 |
| JON TODD KOENIG | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL AHART | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIUS BARTEK | Director | 2 | $0 |
| HANNAH GARLICK | Director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREA POLASEK | Director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM PYLANT | Director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY ROHAN | Director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM SEUBERT | Director | 9 | $0 |
| GREG WALKER | Director | 7 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 414 STATE LOOP 92, LA GRANGE, TX 78945-5733
- In care of
- % CAROLYN A KUBOS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 414 state loop 92, La Grange TX 78945
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Katy Beauford, 414 State Loop 92, La Grange TX 78945
- Signed the 990-EZ
- TIM PYLANT, Treasurer
- Phone
- (713) 412-5906
- Return prepared by
- JAMES J ALLBRIGHT III
Mission
The Friends of Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites is the Texas Historical Commission's key partner in promoting and preserving the Historic Sites' legacy.The Friends host events, support programs, and foster outreach that share the stories of the Historic Sites, Fayette County, and the State of Texas. In doing so, the Friends preserve the past while inspiring the passions of a new generation.
Program accomplishments
- TEXAS HEROES DAY- Reenactment of military actions and family living during the period of the Texas Republic. The historical grounds include. a monument that marks the tomb of the men that died during the Dawson Massacre of September 1842 and the ill-fated Mier expedition of November 1842, also known as the black bean incident. Nearby citizens reinterred their remains here in a common tomb so that they can be honored for their sacrifice. The site is now marked by a 1936 Centennial monument.Expenses $4,903
- TRAIL OF LIGHTS-The grounds of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill state historic sites were transformed with beautiful holiday lights and living exhibits of the history of the area. Guests walk the trail though the historical grounds.Expenses $14,428
- BLUFF SCHUETZEN FEST-Celebrated the history of the Bluff Schuetzenverein, a German marksmanship and social organization which once made its home on the grounds of Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Bluff Scheutzenverein hosted dances, concerts, picnics and shooting competitions which welcomed people from across Texas. Sites staff and volunteers will commemorate these traditions with a day featuring entertainment, community booths, family activities, living history demonstrations, special tours, food and drink, and more.Expenses $31,999
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2534142
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $142,021
- Income (IRS master file)
- $119,449
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | May 2025 | $116,949 | $160,893 | $142,021 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2024 | $140,789 | $90,572 | $185,965 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Katy Beauford | May 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Katy Beauford | May 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Kathleen Beauford | May 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 74-2534142).
Questions about FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES is 74-2534142.
- Is FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES 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 FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Katy Beauford.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF MONUMENT HILL & KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORICAL SITES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $116,949, expenses of $160,893 and total assets of $142,021 at year end.
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