Historic Alpine Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To preserve and promote the historic character, architecture, and culture of Alpine, Texas through restoration, education, and community engagement.
- Income
- $70,471
- Spending
- $62,655
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
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 (3)
- Historic Alpine led efforts to rebuild the historic structure at 109 West Holland Avenue, which was destroyed by fire in 2023. This initiative involved architectural planning, fundraising, and community advocacy to restore the building's historical integrity. Persons Benefited: Approximately 2,500 local residents and visitors annually, by preserving a key piece of downtown heritage and maintaining downtown economic vibrancy.
- Historic District Survey and Advocacy Description: Initiated the process of creating a National Register Historic District in downtown Alpine and Kokernot Field, including securing consultants, public education sessions, and applying for grants such as the HOT Tax Grant and Preservation Texas funding. Persons Benefited: The entire Alpine community (~6,000 residents), including property owners, local businesses, and tourists.
- Community Education and Public Events Hosted events such as the Christmas Tour of Historic Homes and lectures on adobe architecture to raise public awareness and appreciation for local history. Coordinated a public flag program and promoted historic preservation through social media and local partnerships. Persons Benefited: More than 1,000 attendees and online participants.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 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 July 1996.
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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