Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I
The newnan-coweta historical society is dedicated to the interpretation and preservation of the historical, cultural and architectural heritage of Coweta county through its programs, exhibitions, and collections while serving, engaging and educating the diverse communities of Coweta county and the surrounding region. It is the primary source for historical information and resources about the community. The organization serves as a research center for scholars, academics, historians, writers, and public researchers and supports the work of preserving, studying, and promoting history through a robust scholarship fund and through collaborative work with academic institutions.
Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I at a glance
In short: Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I reported $50 in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $50 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $1,381,861
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $370,214
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $286,818
- -36.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50 (2025) to $7K (2020). In 2025 it reported $50 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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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 | $1,381,861 | $370,214 | $286,818 | $50 | Total only | $1 |
| 2024 | $1,299,090 | $456,890 | $453,099 | — | — | $4 |
| 2023 | $1,304,521 | $275,738 | $301,048 | — | — | $10 |
| 2022 | $1,328,411 | $280,651 | $200,193 | — | — | $10 |
| 2021 | $1,250,756 | $229,277 | $193,292 | — | — | $10 |
| 2020 | $1,213,630 | $240,232 | $224,258 | $6,750 | 1 | $80 |
| 2019 | $1,197,135 | $274,177 | $230,234 | $4,000 | Total only | $395 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I
Based on IRS filings
Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I is a public charity, based in Newnan, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $50 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $1.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I is led by James Shepherd, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Shepherd
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Harry Camp
Board Member
President → Past President, 2024
Past President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jenny Enderlin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Chris Gilliam
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lindsay Cooper
Board Member
Treasurer → Past Treasurer, 2024
Past Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mark Janzen
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jon Moss
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Rick Haupt
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: John B. Cunningham (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jacob Shepherd (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marla Brandenburg (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dorothy Pope (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Gary Welden (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Joan Achee (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Pat Lincoln (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Rebecca L. Smith (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Oren Jones Swope (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Russ Moore (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Ben Christiansen (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Walter Jones (2019–2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I
How much does Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I give each year?
Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I reported $50 in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I?
Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $370K.
What is Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I's EIN?
Newnan-Coweta Historical Society I's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1262145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
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