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The Great Wartime Taxpayer Heist
Taxpayers might not be aware but the Wartime Museum has filed for an extension on their Form 990 and it won’t be due until March 31. Form 990 is the annual tax return filed by non-profit organizations. They are public information and available for public inspection once filed. However, they are asking for more taxpayer money even though we have not had an opportunity to assess their recent performance.
Here are some facts about the Wartime Museum. The deal struck by the Wartime Museum and Board transferred ownership of the land from the Hyltons to the non-profit entity. This was undevelopable land that the Hyltons were paying real estate tax on. The deal also gave the Hyltons valuable development rights elsewhere in the County. Great “generosity,” right? Relieved of tax payments and obtain development rights elsewhere while portraying yourself as making a generous gift to the community. Several supervisors received generous campaign donations from Hylton sources.
