Abraham Lincoln Association is located in Springfield, IL. The organization was established in 1947. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Abraham Lincoln Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Abraham Lincoln Association generated $133.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $128.2k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OBSERVE EACH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN; TO PRESERVE AND MAKE MORE READILY ACCESSIBLE THE LANDMARKS ASSOCIATED WITH HIS LIFE; AND TO ACTIVELY ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND AID THE COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION OF AUTHENTIC INFORMATION REGARDING ALL PHASES OF HIS LIFE AND CAREER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO LOCATE, PRESERVE AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION AND ARTIFACTS RELATED TO ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
TO PUBLISH A JOURNAL OF THE LATEST SCHOLARSHIP IN THE STUDY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
TO FOSTER NEW AND INNOVATIVE SCHOLARSHIP ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Shepherd President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joshua Claybourn First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
James Cornelius Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Donald R Graham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Burlingame Immediate Past President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kenneth L Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $760 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $760 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $80,118 |
| Investment income | $14,783 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,505 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $24,524 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $133,129 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $18,530 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,281 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,272 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,805 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,377 |
| Information technology | $4,548 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $415 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $854 |
| All other expenses | $3,970 |
| Total functional expenses | $128,165 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,838 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $225,325 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $790,911 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,063,074 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $35,723 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $756 |
| Total liabilities | $36,479 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $580,660 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $445,935 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,063,074 |
Over the last fiscal year, Abraham Lincoln Association has awarded $30,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LOOKING FOR LINCOLN PURPOSE: To assist with the Spirit of Lincoln Youth Leadership Academy, a joint project of Looking for Lincoln, designed to improve leadership skills in near adolescents (ages 11-12). | $20,000 |
FIRELIGHT PUBLISHING PURPOSE: Publication of a photographic book on New Salem where Lincoln lived from 1831-1837 | $10,000 |