Nonprofit · EIN 93-0671618
BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · BANDON, OR 97411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $144,446 | $202,654 | -$58,208 | $1,299,608 | $0 | $1,299,608 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $808,544 | $15,185 | $793,359 | $1,357,816 | $0 | $1,357,816 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $63,246 | $87,216 | -$23,970 | $415,189 | $0 | $415,189 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $120,046
- Membership dues
- $5,135
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $24,400
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $34,347
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,347
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $717
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,357,816
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,299,608
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,299,608
- Gross receipts
- $144,446
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Nix-Hankwitz | Director Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 |
| Elaine Stohler | President Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Mary Schamehorn | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Faye Albertson | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Proehl | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Donna Mason | Board Member Trustee or director | 22 | $0 |
| Sheri Wright | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Reg Pullen | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Berta Dargen | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Nancy Murphy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sharon Haga | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Hinojosa | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Nix-Hankwitz | Director Highest-paid employee | 35 | $33,150 |
| Elaine Stohler | President Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Mary Schamehorn | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Faye Albertson | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Proehl | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Donna Mason | Board Member Trustee or director | 22 | $0 |
| Sheri Wright | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Reg Pullen | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Berta Dargen | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Nancy Murphy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Vick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rick Hinojosa | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sharon Haga | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Hankwitz | Executive Director | 35 | $33,150 |
| Elaine Stohler | President of Board | 12 | $0 |
| Mary Shamehorn | Vice President of Board | 2 | $0 |
| Fay Albertson | Board Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Proehl | Board Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Donna Mason | Board Member and Exhibit Manager | 22 | $0 |
| Sheri Wright | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Berta Dargen | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Reg Pullen | Board Member and Native American Consultant | 4 | $0 |
| Brian Vick | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Murphy | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Hinojosa | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 737, BANDON, OR 97411-0737
- In care of
- % GAYLE NIX HANKWITZ
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 737, Bandon OR 97411
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Gayle Nix-Hankwitz, PO Box 737, Bandon, OR 97411
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Gayle Nix, PO Box 737, Bandon OR 97411
- Signed the 990
- Gayle Nix Hankwitz, Executive Director
- Phone
- (541) 347-2164
- Website
- bandonhistoricalmuseum.org
Mission
The Bandon Historical Societys mission is to preserve interpret and share the historical material and artifacts related to the history of the Bandon area.
Program accomplishments
- Coos Curry Cultural Coalition provided a grant of $850 to be used for materials needed for the museums 50th anniversary celebration. The objective of the celebration is to raise awareness of the museum and foster interest in the history of Coos County.grants $850
- Wild River Bandon Dunes provided a grant of $5442 to be used to rebuild the museums website update some technology and sustain our technical support.grants $5,442
- Trust Management provided a grant of $12,260 to replace the fire alarm and security systems in the museum.grants $12,260
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-0671618
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,299,608
- Income (IRS master file)
- $144,446
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $144,446 | $202,654 | $1,299,608 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $808,544 | $15,185 | $1,357,816 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $63,246 | $87,216 | $415,189 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Gayle Nix | 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 93-0671618).
Questions about BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 93-0671618.
- Is BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Gayle Nix-Hankwitz.
- Who are the officers and directors of BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $144,446, expenses of $202,654 and total assets of $1,299,608 at year end.
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