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EIN 81-1816758

Refusing to Forget

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Refusing to Forget raises awareness of the enduring consequences of border violence in the 1910s through various programs. They partnered with the Bullock Museum of Texas History to develop a traveling exhibit, and have updated their website and social media outreach with new content about Texas Ranger history.
Total revenues
$47,681
2023
Total expenses
$37,801
2023
Total assets
$16,803
2023
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Refusing to Forget

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Historical AssociationSharp Subgrant$48,800

Personnel at Refusing to Forget

NameTitleCompensation
Benjamin JohnsonTreasurer$0

Financials for Refusing to Forget

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$37,681
Program services$10,000
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$47,681

Form 990s for Refusing to Forget

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-23990EZView PDF
2022-122023-06-06990EZView PDF
2021-122022-05-31990EZView PDF
2016-122017-12-13990EZView PDF
Data update history
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $48,800 from American Historical Association
August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
July 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 13, 2017
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2016
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5812 N Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
refusingtoforget.org/ 
Phone
(773) 508-3082
IRS details
EIN
81-1816758
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2016
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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