Nonprofit · EIN 84-0378270
TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Tax-exempt · STEAMBOAT SPR, CO 80477
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $646,427 | $638,870 | $7,557 | $2,209,695 | $8,843 | $2,200,852 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $736,581 | $614,360 | $122,221 | $2,101,970 | $3,096 | $2,098,874 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $503,854 | $594,672 | -$90,818 | $1,902,088 | $4,309 | $1,897,779 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $567,622
- of which government grants
- $5,000
- Membership dues
- $36,679
- Program service revenue
- $43,334
- Investment income
- $40,789
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,158
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$5,318
- Other revenue
- -$5,318
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $128,226
- Other salaries and wages
- $234,511
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $415,642
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,950
- Occupancy
- $11,770
- Travel
- $2,211
- Depreciation
- $28,363
- Program services (functional)
- $470,801
- Management and general (functional)
- $137,558
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,511
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,101,970
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,209,695
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,843
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,200,852
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $937,800
- Publicly traded securities
- $758,911
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,200,852
- Gross receipts
- $774,660
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 39
- Year formed
- 1958
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDICE BANNISTER | Executive Direc Officer | 40 | $128,226 |
| ANNE CLARDY-ARENTZ | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COOK | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY HOLDEN | Vice Pres/Secre Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE MCMANUS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOT MITCHELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM DEFRANCIA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANY TRAYLOR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARL MAYER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDICE BANNISTER | Executive Direc Officer | 40 | $100,967 |
| ANNE CLARDY-ARENTZ | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COOK | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY HOLDEN | Vice Pres/Secre Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAT STANKO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM DEFRANCIA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANY TRAYLOR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARL MAYER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDICE BANNISTER | Executive Direc Officer | 40 | $97,899 |
| ANNE CLARDY-ARENTZ | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COOK | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHERI DASCHLE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY HOLDEN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAT STANKO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM DEFRANCIA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANY TRAYLOR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARL MAYER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 772372, STEAMBOAT SPR, CO 80477-2372
- Signed the 990
- CANDICE BANNISTER, Executive Direc
- Phone
- (970) 879-2214
- Website
- www.treadofpioneers.org
- Return prepared by
- Emerald Mountain Tax & Consulting
Mission
Mission: To preserve, share and celebrate the history and heritage of Steamboat Springs and Routt County through quality and engaging exhibits, programs, and education.Vision: The Tread of Pioneers Museum is an indispensable cultural asset and historical leader that engages and educates the public and fosters an appreciation of our communitys history.
Program accomplishments
- Education: Includes our interpretive exhibits and educational programming for all ages that includes school and other specialized family/child-focused tours and programs, historical walking tours, lecture and talks, interpretive tours of historic sites, historic film showings, etc. The museum prioritizes preservation, community outreach, and educational programming.Expenses $355,610 · revenue $26,009
- Preservation and maintenance of our TWO historic buildings and one new collections care building. These three buildings house the collection, exhibits, research center, and museum operation. The preservation of these buildings provide a facility that houses and safeguards our collection, space for the public to view the collection and exhibits, a community room for educational programming, staff offices, and a research center for historical documents and research.Expenses $103,385
- COLLECTION AND CONSERVATION: We are committed to the collection and preservation of the Museum's collection that includes artifacts, photographs, documents, films, manuscripts, oral history, etc.The collection is the heart of the Museum's activities and focus. A full-time curator focuses our efforts on active preservation and digitization efforts, as well as exhibits. Using professional conservator's assessments, the latest museum research and trends, and the American Alliance of Museum's best practices, the Museum strives to provide the best services to the community and our collection.Expenses $11,806 · revenue $17,325
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0378270
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A540)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,209,695
- Income (IRS master file)
- $774,660
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $646,427 | $638,870 | $2,209,695 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $736,581 | $614,360 | $2,101,970 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $503,854 | $594,672 | $1,902,088 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $471,506 | $495,122 | $1,895,554 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 84-0378270).
Questions about TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
- What is the EIN of TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION is 84-0378270.
- Is TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 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 TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 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 TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,226 (CANDICE BANNISTER, Executive Direc).
- How much revenue does TREAD OF PIONEERS HISTORICAL COMMISSION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $646,427, expenses of $638,870 and total assets of $2,209,695 at year end.
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