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EIN 54-1569294

Avoca Museum and Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Altavista
State
Virginia
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Avoca Museum and Historical Society captivates visitors with the stories of Revolutionary Patriot Colonel Charles Lynch and Civil War Brigadier General James Dearing through carefully restored rooms filled with history. The museum showcases an extensive collection that highlights the cultural and natural heritage of the region while offering engaging educational programs for children. It allows guests to explore Avoca's remarkable history through in-person and virtual tours, ensuring the preservation of local history and enriching the community's connection to its past.
Total revenues
$231,020
2023
Total expenses
$231,310
2023
Total assets
$836,020
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Avoca Museum and Historical Society

Historical education and preservation of Historical house, local history Museum.
Historical education and preservation of Historical house, local history musuem

Who funds Avoca Museum and Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
WC English FoundationUnrestricted-2 Grants$27,500
Truist FoundationGeneral Operating$10,000
Beverly W & Hampton O Powell Charitable FoundationGeneral Operations$8,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Avoca Museum and Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Caleb LafoonExecutive Director
Joan WoodsonPresident$0
Teresa StallardTreasurer$0
Beth FarmerSecretary$0
Rusty HicksVice President$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Avoca Museum and Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$207,489
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$6,521
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$6,938
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,756
Net income from fundraising events$3,656
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,348
Miscellaneous revenues$1,312
Total revenues$231,020

Form 990s for Avoca Museum and Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-12990View PDF
2022-062023-05-31990View PDF
2021-062022-05-15990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062020-11-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from Beverly W & Hampton O Powell Charitable Foundation
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $27,500 from WC English Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1514 Main St
Altavista, VA 24517
Metro area
Lynchburg, VA
County
Campbell County, VA
Website URL
avocamuseum.org/ 
Phone
(434) 369-1076
IRS details
EIN
54-1569294
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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