Celina, TX

CELINA AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

EIN 75-2837383

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions

Mission

Out of love for our community, respect for our founders, and for the purpose of educating current and future generations, we will research and preserve our rich heritage and document the continuing present.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CELINA AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

The Celina Area Heritage Association is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit museum and visitor center dedicated to preserving, researching, and interpreting the history and cultural heritage of Celina, Texas and the surrounding area. The organization collects artifacts and archival materials, produces exhibits and publications, and runs educational programs and community events to make local history accessible to residents and visitors. Founded around 1999 with its mission adopted on December 6, 1999, and operating with IRS tax-exempt status since 2000, the association has continued active programming in recent years. Financially the organization has remained stable (reporting roughly $55k in revenue in 2024 and net assets near $369k) and continues to host community exhibits and several hundred visitors annually, while participating in local historic preservation efforts.

Notable achievements

Mission adoption and museum establishment

Adopted its mission in December 1999 and established an operating museum and visitor center; gained IRS tax-exempt status in 2000.

Historic downtown restoration

Participated with local partners in restoring a historic downtown building—preserving and interpreting a former newspaper office that still houses an original printing press as a local exhibit.

25th anniversary milestone

Marked a multi-decade milestone with public anniversary programming and community engagement to celebrate the museum’s long-term service to Celina (circa 2024).

At a glance

Total assets: $369K
Annual revenue: $55K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 75-2837383
Location: Celina, TX
Website: www.celinamuseum.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization (federal designation effective in 2000).

Received local recognition in municipal marketing/communications awards for the museum’s documentary work ('Celina Stories' received an honorable mention).

Cited in local historic preservation and community planning materials for its role in conserving and interpreting Celina’s built heritage.

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