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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3564683

GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · HANOVER, PA 17331

Financials

$59K$43K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990-EZ$59,361$43,375$15,986$356,852–$356,852
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$63,597
Investment income
$1,327
Net income from fundraising events
-$6,499
Net income from sales of inventory
$936

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$22,342
Other expenses
$21,033
Program services (functional)
$43,375

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$340,866
Total assets, end of year
$356,852
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$356,852
Cash, savings and investments
$95,047
Land and buildings
$261,805
Gross receipts
$65,860

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GORDON LILLICHPRESIDENT13.5$0
JEFFREY CRAMERVICE PRESIDE7.6$0
GARY RICKRODESECRETARY9.5$0
JODY CRAMERASSISTANT SE5.9$0
JOHN LUCABAUGHTREASURER6.8$0
JAMIE CRAMERASSISTANT TR1.7$0
WAYNE BOLLINGERMUSEUM CURAT8.4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
134 E HANOVER ST, HANOVER, PA 17331-3214
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
134 EAST HANOVER STREET, HANOVER PA 17331
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
GORDON LILLICH, 134 EAST HANOVER STREET, HANOVER PA 17331
Signed the 990-EZ
GORDON LILLICH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(717) 637-6674
Return prepared by
SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY LLC

Mission

THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED TO PRESERVE THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES HISTORY IN THE GREATER HANOVER-ADAMS AREA AND TO OPERATE A MUSEUM OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO DISPLAY HISTORICAL ITEMS RELATIVE TO SAID HISTORY.

990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPENING AND OPERATING A MUSEUM OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO DISPLAY HISTORICAL ITEMS RELATIVE TO PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES HISTORY.
    Expenses $43,375

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
81-3564683
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
2017
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$356,852
Income (IRS master file)
$65,860

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMay 2025$59,361$43,375$356,852XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: GORDON LILLICH
May 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: CHRISTOPHER LOCKARD
May 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: ASHLEE A VANDEWATER
May 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 2018–––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 81-3564683).

Questions about GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM

What is the EIN of GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM is 81-3564683.
Is GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM 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 GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM 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 GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM 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 GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM?
The 990-N for 2023 names GORDON LILLICH.
Who are the officers and directors of GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GREATER HANOVER AREA FIRE MUSEUM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,361, expenses of $43,375 and total assets of $356,852 at year end.

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