Bayside History Museum Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PRESERVE HISTORY, DISPLAY ARTIFACTS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT THE TOWN OF NORTH BEACH,CHESAPEAKE BEACH AND THE SURROUNDING BEACH COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $133,310
- Spending
- $75,159
- Reserves
- 36.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 92%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (3)
- $16,481 spent. MULTIPLE LECTURES HOSTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR COVERING VARIOUS TOPICS. THE MUSEUM CREATED SEVERAL NEW HISTORICAL DISPLAYS,NEW SIGNAGE AND HANDOUTS FOR THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. THE MUSEUM PARTNERED WITH HHS STUDENTS,JOHN HANSON DAR, MARYLAND 250 AND THE TOWN OF NORTH BEACH IN THE CREATION AND PLANNING OF THESE EXHIBITS AND RELATED EVENTS.
- $12,816 spent. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EVENTS THROUGH OUT THE YEAR INCLUDING BOOTHS AT THE WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET. THE MUSEUM FEATURED TRAVELLING EXHIBITS AND PROVIDED HAND OUTS AND BROCHURES AT THESE EVENTS. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN FOR SPECIAL GROUPS AND EVENTS FOR THE BOY SCOUT TROOPS, LEGO CLUBS, STORY TIME ETC. THE MUSEUM WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN LOCAL PARADES AND THE ANNUAL DRAGON BOAT RACES.
- $12,231 spent. THE MUSEUM CREATED AND PROVIDED SPECIAL SCANVENGER HUNTS FOR AP STUDENTS THAT COINCIDED WITH REQUIRED LISTS/ASSIGNMENTS PROVIDED BY HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY. HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS,THEIR FRIENDS AND PARENTS VISIT THE MUSEUM TO COMPLETE THEIR ASSIGNMENTS. TRIVIA GAMES AND PASSPORTS HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR GUESTS TO CELEBRATE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.
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 April 2004.
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 November 4, 2026.
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