Daniels County Museum Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Daniels County Museum Association (the governing body of the Daniels County Museum) attempts to address the educational needs of visitors of all ages who have an interest in cultural museums in general or who have an interest in Daniels County history specifically.It is the Museum's intention to take the visitor "back in time" to the point in history that the Daniels County area became home to some of its early settlers, i.e. from the earliest days to the present.It is the Daniels County Museum Association's purpose to collect, preserve and display Daniels County history in a manner that meets standards of the museum industry. This is to be accomplished in an organized, ethical and structured fashion. Standards will be met by education and training of personnel and members and accountability of these same people in the execution of their duties.
- Income
- $186,725
- Spending
- $100,104
- Reserves
- 53.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $88,676 spent. The Daniels County Museum Association (the governing body of the Daniels County Museum) attempts to address the educational needs of visitors of all ages who have an interest in cultural museums in general or who have an interest in Daniels County history specifically.It is the Museum's intention to take the visitor "back in time" to the point in history that the Daniels County area became home to some of its early settlers, i.e. from the earliest days to the present.It is the Daniels County Museum Association's purpose to collect, preserve and display Daniels County history in a manner that meets standards of the museum industry. This is to be accomplished in an organized, ethical and structured fashion. Standards will be met by education and training of personnel and members and accountability of these same people in the execution of their duties.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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