Fort Douglas Military Museum Asso
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To financially support the Fort Douglas Military Museum to preserve the legacy of Fort Douglas to foster interest in Fort Douglas roll in the development of Utah and the Intermountain West and to foster interest in the military history of the area.
- Income
- $57,068
- Spending
- $33,134
- Spent on programs
- 4%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 80%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (4)
- $1,200 spent. Hosted a celebration of the US Armys 250th birthday with a festival at Fort Douglas.
- In the last year we have launched expanded on three different exhibits while the new exhibit space design process takes place. ? Utah Air Guard ? Description: History and information on Utahs Air Guard ? Artifact Spotlight: Personal items of General John Matthews ? Visitor Feedback: The mannequin with General Matthews flight suit is always a favorite because of the likeness of the mannequin and General Matthew. ? 104th Infantry Division Timberwolves ? Description: The history and legacy of the 104th Division with a focus on World War II. We expanded the exhibit to fit the whole display case. ? Artifact Spotlight: We added a full body mannequin in uniform a side arm and a rifle. ? Visitor Feedback: We get many visitors who are relatives of someone who served in the 104th and they greatly appreciate being able to see the preservation of that history. ? A Fort Above the Valley: Power Politics and the West ? Description: Phase I of IV telling basic Fort Douglas history in the form of large scale printing for wallpaper. ? Artifact Spotlight:Contains some 1800s photos rarely made public before. ? Visitor Feedback: It looks really nice.
- The museum is more than just displays; its a classroom. ? Speaker Series: We hosted participated in the Utah Historical Speaker Series on Stories from WWII Utah Museum Associations Sites & Insights night and had special guest speaker Ian Bertram present his book. ? School Tours:We had at least 54 school tours in 2025 and are always looking for more ways to engage K-12 and University students. ? Signature Events: Participated in the Army Birthday Celebration Honoring Buffalo Soldiers and Special Forces Santa
- Demonstrate the museums commitment to the U.S. Army Museum System standards. ? Preservation Projects: Updates to transitioning PastPerfect database to web-based and reorganization of collection storage areas to maximize space and current shelving. ? Notable Acquisitions: All of the artifacts have been fascinating. ? Facility Upgrades: New outside ADA ramp light fixtures office walls seismic stability heating and air conditioning.
Source: Form 990 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 1975.
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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