DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM: Form 990EZ, tax year 2025
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- Organization
- DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM (EIN 33-1213124)
- Tax period
- 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
- Filed
- 2026-04-28
- IRS object ID
- 202611189349200546
- Schema version
- 2025v4.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2026-04-28T21:18:28Z | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2025-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2025-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 331213124 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | DOLE | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 3017975019 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 33-35 W Washington St Room 210 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Hagerstown | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21740 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | Janice Kelsh | PersonNm |
| Person Title | Secretary | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 3017975019 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2026-04-28 | SignatureDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2025 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Schedule B Not Required | Yes (X) | ScheduleBNotRequiredInd |
| Website Address | https://www.dolemanblackheritagemuseum.org/ | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $184,780 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $184,780 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Total Revenue | $184,780 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $248,870 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $2,025 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $0 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $7,602 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $258,497 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | -$73,717 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $289,437 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $215,720 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $114,578 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $44,974 | EOYAmt |
Land And Buildings LandAndBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $120,000 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $120,000 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $56,647 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $56,647 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $291,225 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $221,621 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,788 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,901 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $289,437 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $215,720 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Exempt Purpose | The organization's primary exempt purpose is to collect, preserve, interpret, and share African American history and culture, with a focus on the heritage of the Jonathan Street community and the broader Western Maryland region. Through exhibitions, educational programs, cultural events, and community engagement, the organization promotes historical understanding, cultural awareness, and public access to African American heritage. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (3 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Grants And AllocationsGrantsAndAllocationsAmt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|---|
| The Doleman Black Heritage Museum conducted its annual Juneteenth Celebration, a community-based cultural and educational program honoring the history of emancipation and African American heritage. The event provided free, public access to historical exhibits, guided interpretation, and presentations on the origins of Juneteenth, Reconstruction, and the legacy of the Jonathan Street community. Activities included cultural performances, youth engagement stations, storytelling, and hands-on learning experiences designed to increase understanding of African American history. The program also featured a community marketplace supporting local Black-owned businesses and artisans. DBHM's Juneteenth activities strengthened cultural awareness, promoted community engagement, and advanced the museum's mission to preserve and interpret African American history in Washington County. | $2,750 | $11,163 |
| The organization advanced its capital redevelopment project through HUD CPF pre-construction activities. Work included design development by Travis Price Architects, structural engineering by Silman, and environmental and geotechnical studies by Geo-Technology Associates. Key tasks included site planning, topography, environmental assessment, geotechnical soil studies, demolition and stabilization planning, and preparation of permit-ready drawings for the museum and accessory cafe conversion. Additional work included development of construction documents for the approved container sculpture, planning for ADA elevator access, infill of the existing atrium, and design of a new 1,920 SF storage facility. Bi-monthly coordination meetings were held with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure compliance with HUD requirements and readiness for permit submission. | $110,845 | $148,844 |
| The Project Director provided leadership and coordination for the museum's capital redevelopment project. Services included managing design development activities with Travis Price Architects, structural engineers, environmental consultants, and geotechnical teams; overseeing HUD CPF pre-construction requirements; organizing bi-monthly project meetings; tracking progress on site planning, environmental assessments, geotechnical studies, demolition planning, and permit-ready drawings; coordinating development of construction documents for the approved sculpture; and supporting planning for ADA access, building conversion, and storage facility design. The Project Director ensured compliance with HUD guidelines, maintained communication among consultants and the DBHM Board, and supported preparation for permit submission. | $39,620 | $52,120 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $212,127 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (6 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt | Employee Benefit ProgramEmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | Expense Account Other AllwncExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira Dolman | ||||
| Executive Director | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Kelsh | ||||
| Secretary | 6.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Phoebe Harris | ||||
| President | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Byron Mason | ||||
| Member | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Wilson-Cone | ||||
| Clergy | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lester Nicoles | ||||
| Member | 1.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Direct Indirect Pltcl Expend | $0 | DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MD | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | Makarand Dhavale | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 46624 Hampshire Station Dr | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Sterling | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | VA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20165 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 5716219691 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Related Org Sect527 Org | false | RelatedOrgSect527OrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Other Employee Paid Over100k | 0 | OtherEmployeePaidOver100kCnt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
| Supported Organizations | 0 | SupportedOrganizationsCnt |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $46,968 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $379,812 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $33,534 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $413,064 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $184,780 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $1,058,158 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $46,968 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $379,812 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $33,534 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $413,064 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $184,780 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $1,058,158 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $1,058,158 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $1,058,158 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| Part I, Line 16 | Bank Charges & Fees $88 Insurance $1230 Bank Interest $454 Legal and Professional Services $360 Office Supplies and Software $100 Taxes and Licenses $5370 |
| Part II, Line 24 | Community Foundation of Washington County MD Fund Account # 44382 Balance $44666 Community Foundation of Washington County MD Endowment Fund Account #20299 Balance $11981 |
| Part II, Line 26 | Credit card and other loan balances $5901 |
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