Wilbert M Curtis Texas Prince Hall Library Museum
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization's primary exempt purpose is to serve as an archival repository of the history of Texas Prince Hall Mason for the genealogy, research and preservation of the organization's history. To serve as a resource and research center to stimulate and promote creative teaching and learning for the use of research materials. To promote research and award scholarships by providing access to historical information and encouraging the use of its collections by members of the Masonic Family and the public at large.
- Income
- $18,885
- Spending
- $15,855
- Reserves
- 33.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- $3,862 spent. For the year 2024, the WMC Library Museum endeavored to hire a qualified, full-time archivist within the budgeted salary range. In 2024, the Library Museum was opened Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. During this time, the museum was manned by interim personnel. On average, there were approximately 36 visitors per month. Major milestones during 2024 included: * With the assistance of the Summer Interns, we completed the scanning of all existing MWPHGL of Texas Annual Convention minutes and reports. * Conducted seventeen (17) research requests from our archives. * Committee members collaborated with the Smithsonian Institute to establish a History Panel in the Camptown area of Brenham, TX. * Collaborated with the Kemetic Lodge of Research to have quarterly discussions. Tours were available by written request only. Volunteer hours for 2024 were 368 hours.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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