Nonprofit · EIN 75-2823421
RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS
Also known as TROY JAMES BASSETT, Research Society for Victorian Periodicals
Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-PF | $195,282 | $209,515 | -$14,233 | $3,121,232 | $0 | $3,121,232 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-PF | $237,611 | $195,282 | $42,329 | $2,876,912 | $0 | $2,876,912 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-PF | $146,915 | $223,364 | -$76,449 | $2,773,469 | $0 | $2,773,469 |
Financial details: 990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Dividends
- $82,764
- Interest
- $2,057
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $75,122
- Other income
- $35,339
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $82,900
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Disbursements for charitable purposes
- $175,705
- Excise tax on investment income
- $2,026
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,876,912
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,121,232
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,121,232
- Fair market value of assets
- $3,121,232
- Qualifying distributions
- $175,705
- Net investment income
- $159,943
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-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRITI JOSHI C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| ALISON CHAPMAN C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| TROY BASSETT C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| MADELINE GANGNES C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | RECORDING SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| KRISTIE BLAIR C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE BOYCE C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALI HATAPCI C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ERICA HAUGTVEDT C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA K HUGHES C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANNEMARIE MCALLISTER C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD MENKE C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| FARIHA SHAIKH C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRITI JOSHI C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| ALISON CHAPMAN C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| TROY BASSETT C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| APRIL PATRICK C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | RECORDING SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| BETH GASKELL C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA HUGHES C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| EMMA LIGGINS C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTI BLAIR C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALI HATAPCI C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANNEMARIE ACALLISTER C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD MENKE C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| FARIHA SHAIKH C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIONNUALA DILLANE C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| TROY BASSETT C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| APRIL PATRICK C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | RECORDING SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| MARIA DAMKJAER C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BETH GASKELL C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARY SHANNON C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| PRITI JOSHI C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SMITH C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| FIONA SNAILHAM C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON CHAPMAN C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA HUGHES C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| EMMA LIGGINS C/O RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN, PERIODICALS 2704 WOODWARD AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2704 WOODWARD AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805-3753
- In care of
- % TROY JAMES BASSETT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 10540 Johnson Road, Bloomington MN 55437
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Patrick Leary, 1322 Greenleaf St 1, Evanston IL 60202
- Signed the 990-PF
- TROY BASSETT, TREASURER
- Phone
- (260) 485-1658
- Website
- www.rs4vp.org
- Return prepared by
- PORTE BROWN LLC
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year. 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-PF on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-PF on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2823421
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Private foundation, 30% limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-PF
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,121,232
- Income (IRS master file)
- $455,432
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-PF | December 2025 | $195,282 | $209,515 | $3,121,232 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2024 | $237,611 | $195,282 | $2,876,912 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2023 | $146,915 | $223,364 | $2,773,469 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Patrick Leary | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $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 75-2823421).
Questions about RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS
- What is the EIN of RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS is 75-2823421.
- Is RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Private foundation, 30% limit).
- Which annual return does RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS file?
- Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year.
- When is the next return of RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS 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 RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-PF for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS?
- The 990-N for 2012 names Patrick Leary.
- Who are the officers and directors of RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS?
- The 990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR VICTORIAN PERIODICALS have?
- On its 990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $195,282, expenses of $209,515 and total assets of $3,121,232 at year end.
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