Pittsburg-Camp County Museum Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Historical preservation and education of late 19th century and early to mid-20th century life in rural Northeast Texas
- Income
- $74,841
- Spending
- $77,914
- Spent on programs
- 53%
- Reserves
- 112.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 52%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 63
- Highest pay
- $16,544, museum admin.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 112.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1553% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 60% 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
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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, 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)
- $16,534 spent. The Depot Museum exhibits railroad and related artifacts and memorabilia depicting the importance of rail services to the growth and development of the local area in the early 20th century, including a working telegraphy exhibit. Other exhibits include Indian artifacts, agricultural tools, products, and equipment, as well as a rotating exhibit area spotlighting local businesses and industries. This facility operates three days per week and is staffed by a paid facility manager and five paid docents. This venue is normally visited by approximately 1000 individuals each year from multiple states and foreigh countries.
- $13,779 spent. The Depot Annex focuses on the museum's replica of the Ezekiel Airship, which reportedly flew before the Wright Brothers's first flight. Other exhibits include an art gallery displaying the works of local artists, the last Shelby Mustang purchased by Shelby, and presents businesses, industries, and individuals whose contributions were significant to the growth and development of Northeast Texas. Staffing, hours of operation, and visitation are consistent with those reported in 4a.
- $11,023 spent. The Farmstead facility provides insight and education as to rural life in this area at the beginning of the 20th century. It includes a fully furnished farmhouse, barn, garden (seasonal), and blacksmith display. Operation hours are consistent with the other two facilities. Staffing is provided by one paid facility manager and multiple volunteers. This facility is normally visited by approximately 700 people, including numerous school groups, each year.
Source: Form 990 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 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 January 1991.
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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