Mill Valley Historical Society
Mill Valley Historical Society is a public charity, based in Mill Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $290K in total assets.
Mill Valley Historical Society at a glance
- Total assets
- $290,460
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $33,614
- -84.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $26,640
- -40.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mill Valley Historical Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Number 9 Novato, CA | Restoration and display of historical Mt. Tamalpais Mill Valley gravity train Engine No. 9. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,460 | $33,614 | $26,640 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $281,218 | $209,998 | $44,572 | $15,000 | 1 | $5,123 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mill Valley Historical Society is led by Nancy Emerson, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Emerson
President
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Kelly
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Graham Davis
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Newman
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Mathews
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Nancy Bloch
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Maguire
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Lowenthal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Hampe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Sanders
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Bonn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kelly
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mia McCall
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Muir
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Pitsenbarger (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mill Valley Historical Society
How large is Mill Valley Historical Society?
Mill Valley Historical Society reported $290K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $34K.
Where does Mill Valley Historical Society operate?
Mill Valley Historical Society has awarded grants in California.
What is Mill Valley Historical Society's EIN?
Mill Valley Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2495702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
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