Civic Intelligence

Ellis County Museum Inc

EIN 75-1285688 • 501(c)3 • Waxahachie, TX

Profile

To collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts and information on the scientific, technological, artistic, social, political, educational, natural, economic, and cultural history of ellis county.

PO Box 706Waxahachie, TX 75165

www.elliscountymuseum.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

46th percentile

2.6%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

0.6%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-75%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,060,150

Down $8,162 (-0.8%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

-$1,456

Down $1,456 from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$1,061,606

Down $6,706 (-0.6%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Down

$256,842

Down $62,823 (-20%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$263,548

Up $29,094 (+12%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$6,706

Down $91,917 (-108%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2012: $378,194Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $382,874Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $403,491Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $803,621Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $803,6212015Assets 2016: $781,215Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $781,2152016Assets 2017: $791,108Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $791,1082017Assets 2018: $833,153Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $833,1532018Assets 2019: $1,031,983Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,031,9832019Assets 2020: $1,735,865Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,735,8652020Assets 2021: $1,760,602Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,760,6022021Assets 2022: $942,628Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $942,6282022Assets 2023: $983,101Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $983,1012023Assets 2024: $1,068,312Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,068,3122024Assets 2025: $1,060,150Liabilities 2025: -$1,456Net Assets 2025: $1,061,6062025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,060,150
Liabilities-$1,456
Net Assets$1,061,606
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $77,244Expenses 2012: $82,116Net Income 2012: -$4,8722012Revenue 2013: $87,194Expenses 2013: $82,514Net Income 2013: $4,6802013Revenue 2014: $117,461Expenses 2014: $96,844Net Income 2014: $20,6172014Revenue 2015: $527,151Expenses 2015: $127,021Net Income 2015: $400,1302015Revenue 2016: $95,433Expenses 2016: $117,839Net Income 2016: -$22,4062016Revenue 2017: $98,087Expenses 2017: $88,194Net Income 2017: $9,8932017Revenue 2018: $179,012Expenses 2018: $136,987Net Income 2018: $42,0252018Revenue 2019: $427,712Expenses 2019: $228,882Net Income 2019: $198,8302019Revenue 2020: $979,639Expenses 2020: $275,757Net Income 2020: $703,8822020Revenue 2021: $453,977Expenses 2021: $429,240Net Income 2021: $24,7372021Revenue 2022: $861,862Expenses 2022: $861,862Net Income 2022: $02022Revenue 2023: $117,806Expenses 2023: $82,990Net Income 2023: $34,8162023Revenue 2024: $319,665Expenses 2024: $234,454Net Income 2024: $85,2112024Revenue 2025: $256,842Expenses 2025: $263,548Net Income 2025: -$6,7062025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$256,842
Expenses$263,548
Net Income-$6,706
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,060,150
Liabilities
-$1,456
Net assets
$1,061,606
Revenue
$256,842
Expenses
$263,548
Net income
-$6,706
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.00$1.06$0.26$0.26$0.01
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.07$0.00$1.07$0.32$0.23$0.09
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.98$0.00$0.98$0.12$0.08$0.03
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.94$0.00$0.94$0.86$0.86$0.00
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.76$0.00$1.76$0.45$0.43$0.02
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.74$0.00$1.74$0.98$0.28$0.70
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.03$0.00$1.03$0.43$0.23$0.20
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.83$0.18$0.14$0.04
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.79$0.00$0.79$0.10$0.09$0.01
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.78$0.10$0.12$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.00$0.80$0.53$0.13$0.40
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$0.12$0.10$0.02
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.09$0.08$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.08$0.08$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 16, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$256,842
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the Ellis County Museum (1) to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts and information on the scientific, technological, artistic, social, political, educational, natural, economic, and cultural history of Ellis County; (2) to make museum holdings and information accessible to the public by means of publications and exhibitions; (3) and to engage in and encourage others to engage in study and educational use of the museum's holdings and collections.

To collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts and information on the scientific, technological, artistic, social, political, educational, natural, economic, and cultural history of ellis county.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$983,101$1,200,000▲ $216,899
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$788,808$788,808→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$15,864$209,093▲ $193,229
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$263,642$53,951▼ $209,691
Accounts Receivable-$8,300-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$-2$-2→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$85,211$-138,394▼ $223,605
Total Assets$1,068,312$1,060,150▼ $8,162
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$-1,456-
Total Liabilities$0$-1,456▼ $1,456
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,068,312$1,061,606▼ $6,706
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,068,312$1,060,150▼ $8,162

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$788,808-$663,321
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amber AdamsPresident
Matina RoseVice President
Sandra EmmonsAdministrator
Lori SouterRecording Secretary
Matt AuthierTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$180,299
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$34,679
Other Revenue
$41,864
All Other Contributions
$119,792
Change in Net Assets
$-6,706
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$214,220
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$49,328
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$46,000-$46,000
Other Expenses$38,213--$38,213
Occupancy$27,119--$27,119
Fees for Services Legal$22,466--$22,466
Office Expenses$21,272--$21,272
Insurance$16,533--$16,533
Fees for Services Other$16,435--$16,435
All Other Expenses$11,988--$11,988
Payroll Taxes-$3,328-$3,328
Advertising$3,172--$3,172
Total Functional Expenses$214,220$49,328$0$263,548
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
1$10,392$10,392-$10,392
Total Events$10,392$10,392-$10,392
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Copy of financial documents were submitted to the board for review and approval”

Officer director etc mailing address Part VI line 9

“Marlene norcross, president - 600 sycamore, waxahachie, tx 75165 michelle haye, curator - po box 706, waxahachie, tx 75168 harold barnard, vice president - 208 katy lake drive, waxahachie, tx 75165 sarah young, 2nd vice president - 507 n. College st, waxahachie 75165 melanie reed, recording secretary - 229 brookbend drive, waxahachie, tx 75165 depp rupp, corresponding secretary - 334 western sky lane, waxahachie, tx 75165 matt authier, treasurer - 300 magnolia dr, waxahachie, tx 75165”

Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18

“All of our information is available at the ellis county museum and will be furnished to anyone who request the information.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Copies will be furnished to any member who requests a copy. We keep all of the records at the ellis county museum and will furnish this information to anyone requesting to view the various documents.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ellis County Museum Inc
EIN
75-1285688
In Care Of
% MATT AUTHIER
Phone
9729370681
Address
PO BOX 706, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165

Signing Officer

Name
Matt Authier
Title
Secretary
Phone
9729370681
Signed
2026-03-16
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
1968
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
28
Independent Board Members
28
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
A Plus Bookkeeping & Tax
Address
1004 W Lampasas St Ste A, Ennis, TX 75119
Preparer
Michelle Mach
Phone
9728753996
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“The ellis county museum is currently underetaking an extension repair of our three story building, which has not been in use in years.”

Part III response or note to any other line in Part III

“The museum holdings are made available to the public at no charge. These promote ellis county and encourages tourism and the preservation of ellis county and waxahachie. The museum typically has over 4,000 visitors a year.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MARLENE NORCROSS, PRESIDENT - 600 SYCAMORE, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165 MICHELLE HAYE, CURATOR - PO BOX 706, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75168 HAROLD BARNARD, VICE PRESIDENT - 208 KATY LAKE DRIVE, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165 SARAH YOUNG, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT - 507 N. COLLEGE ST, WAXAHACHIE 75165 MELANIE REED, RECORDING SECRETARY - 229 BROOKBEND DRIVE, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165 DEPP RUPP, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY - 334 WESTERN SKY LANE, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165 MATT AUTHIER, TREASURER - 300 MAGNOLIA DR, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COPIES WILL BE FURNISHED TO ANY MEMBER WHO REQUESTS A COPY. WE KEEP ALL OF THE RECORDS AT THE ELLIS COUNTY MUSEUM AND WILL FURNISH THIS INFORMATION TO ANYONE REQUESTING TO VIEW THE VARIOUS DOCUMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ELLIS COUNTY MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY UNDERETAKING AN EXTENSION REPAIR OF OUR THREE STORY BUILDING, WHICH HAS NOT BEEN IN USE IN YEARS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE MUSEUM HOLDINGS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT NO CHARGE. THESE PROMOTE ELLIS COUNTY AND ENCOURAGES TOURISM AND THE PRESERVATION OF ELLIS COUNTY AND WAXAHACHIE. THE MUSEUM TYPICALLY HAS OVER 4,000 VISITORS A YEAR.
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