Nonprofit · EIN 91-1234478
FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · ABERDEEN, WA 98520
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $93,783 | $27,972 | $65,811 | $129,169 | $0 | $129,169 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $34,252
- Membership dues
- $1,305
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,596
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $56,630
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $14,400
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,338
- Other expenses
- $11,234
- Program services (functional)
- $26,972
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $63,358
- Total assets, end of year
- $129,169
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $129,169
- Cash, savings and investments
- $129,169
- Gross receipts
- $110,843
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Hamilton | President | 4 | $0 |
| Nancy Cuyle | Secretary | 11 | $0 |
| Debbie Ross | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Charles Meskiman | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Minkler | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Connie Parson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Kiley O'Keefe | Youth Representative | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Lou Scherieble | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
| Harold Warren | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Phil Slep | Director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 722, ABERDEEN, WA 98520-0154
- In care of
- % NANCY CUYLE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- P O Box 722, Aberdeen WA 98520
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Ruth Hamilton, P O Box 722, Aberdeen WA 98520
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Harold Warren, Trustee
- Phone
- (360) 533-1976
- Website
- AberdeenMuseumFriends.org
Mission
Educational; The purpose of The Friends of the Aberdeen Museum is to collect and to preserve artifacts pertaining to the historical Grays Harbor region. And to provide educational opportunities to the community to become informed about Grays Harbor history.
Program accomplishments
- During 2025 the organization created displays for their micro museum, changing the displays every two months. In addition the organization led historical walking tours of the downtown and provided educational talks.Expenses $26,972
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1234478
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $129,169
- Income (IRS master file)
- $110,843
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $93,783 | $27,972 | $129,169 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Ruth Hamilton | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Ruth Hamilton | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: NANCY CUYLE | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Patti Walden | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 91-1234478).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM is 91-1234478.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN 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 FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM 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 FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Ruth Hamilton.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ABERDEEN MUSEUM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $93,783, expenses of $27,972 and total assets of $129,169 at year end.
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