SAUK PRAIRIE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $210K · expenses $61K · assets $853K
- EIN
- 39-1633909
- Address
- 565 WATER ST, PR DU SAC, WI 53578-1128
- Website
- www.saukprairiehistory.org
- NTEE code
- A540
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 1993
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Preserve local history.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
2 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Berndt | Museum Manager | 2011-2025 | $13,520 | $93,236 | 1 |
| Jody Kapp (former) | Director | 2011-2015 | $0 | $17,340 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
24 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lise Meyer-Kobussen | Director | 2016-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Becky Nickel | Director | 2018-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ethan Kolnik | Director | 2023-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Hart | President | 2018-2025 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Nickel | Vice President | 2018-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cheryl Carroll | Treasurer | 2022-2025 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Geier | Secretary | 2022-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jennifer Niles (former) | Director - Website | 2022-2023 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lise Kobussen Meyer (former) | Director | 2018-2021 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Junkins (former) | Director | 2014-2021 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Janet Kindschi (former) | Treasurer | 2018-2021 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Betty Reis (former) | Director | 2011-2018 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gretchen Diffendorfer (former) | Director | 2018 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barbara Wolfe (former) | TreasSecretary | 2011-2018 | 7 | $0 reported | 1 |
| James Maginnis (former) | President | 2018 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jenny Lindloff (former) | Director | 2016-2017 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Libby Nachreiner (former) | Director | 2017 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Julia Ballweg (former) | Director | 2017 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Maginnis (former) | President | 2011-2017 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jackie Sliter (former) | Director | 2014-2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Erik Gilbertson (former) | Director | 2014-2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diane Cepon (former) | Treasurer | 2011-2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Maurey Junkins (former) | Director | 2011-2013 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alyssa Ziegler (former) | Director | 2011-2013 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $14K · 1 employee · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Berndt | Museum Manager | 10 | $13,520 | $0 | $0 | $13,520 | 1 |
| Lise Meyer-Kobussen | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Becky Nickel | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ethan Kolnik | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Hart | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Nickel | Vice President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cheryl Carroll | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Geier | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $14K · 1 employee · 7 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Berndt | Museum Manager | 10 | $13,520 | $0 | $0 | $13,520 | 1 |
| Lise Meyer-Kobussen | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Becky Nickel | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ethan Kolnik | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Hart | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Nickel | Vice President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cheryl Carroll | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Geier | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $14K · 1 employee · 8 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Berndt | Museum Manager | 10 | $13,520 | $0 | $0 | $13,520 | 1 |
| Lise Meyer-Kobussen | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Becky Nickel | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Niles | Director - Website | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ethan Kolnik | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Hart | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Nickel | Vice President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cheryl Carroll | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Geier | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $12K · 1 employee · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Berndt | Museum Manager | 10 | $11,960 | $0 | $0 | $11,960 | 1 |
| Lise Meyer-Kobussen | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Becky Nickel | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Niles | Director - Website | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Hart | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Nickel | Vice President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cheryl Carroll | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Geier | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $16K · 1 employee · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Berndt | Manager | 10 | $15,526 | $0 | $0 | $15,526 | 1 |
| Lise Kobussen Meyer | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Becky Nickel | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Nickel | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Hart | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Janet Kindschi | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $15K · 1 employee · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Berndt | Manager | 10 | $15,114 | $0 | $0 | $15,114 | 1 |
| Lise Kobussen Meyer | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Becky Nickel | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Nickel | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Hart | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Janet Kindschi | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $10K · 1 employee · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Berndt | Manager | 10 | $10,076 | $0 | $0 | $10,076 | 1 |
| Lise Kobussen Meyer | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Becky Nickel | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Nickel | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Hart | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Janet Kindschi | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 11 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lise Kobussen Meyer | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Betty Reis | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gretchen Diffendorfer | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Hart | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Janet Kindschi | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Becky Nickel | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Nickel | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack Berndt | Vice President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Wolfe | TreasSecretary | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| James Maginnis | President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 9 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lise Meyer-Kobussen | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Betty Reis | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jenny Lindloff | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Libby Nachreiner | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Julia Ballweg | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack Berndt | Vice Pres/Treas | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Wolfe | Secretary | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Maginnis | President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 7 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lise Meyer-Kobussen | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Betty Reis | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jenny Lindloff | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack Berndt | Vice Pres/Treas | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Wolfe | Secretary | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Maginnis | President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 9 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Sliter | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Betty Reis | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jody Kapp | Director | 17 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Erik Gilbertson | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Cepon | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack Berndt | Vice President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Wolfe | Secretary | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Maginnis | President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 9 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Sliter | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Betty Reis | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jody Kapp | Director | 17 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Erik Gilbertson | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Cepon | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack Berndt | Vice President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Wolfe | Secretary | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Maginnis | President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 8 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Cepon | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Maurey Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alyssa Ziegler | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Betty Reis | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack Berndt | Vice President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Wolfe | Secretary | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Maginnis | President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jody Kapp | Director | 17 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $11K · 1 employee · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Kapp | Director | 17 | $10,680 | $0 | $0 | $10,680 | 1 |
| Maurey Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Cepon | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack Berndt | Vice President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Betty Reis | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alyssa Ziegler | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Maginnis | President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Wolfe | Secretary | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $7K · 1 employee · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Kapp | Director | 10 | $6,660 | $0 | $0 | $6,660 | 1 |
| Maurey Junkins | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Cepon | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack Berndt | Vice President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Betty Reis | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alyssa Ziegler | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Maginnis | President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Wolfe | Secretary | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $210,059 | $60,696 | $853,269 | $853,269 | $200,392 | $0 | $13,520 | 1 | 10 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $63,899 | $47,703 | $703,906 | $703,906 | $54,961 | $0 | $13,520 | 1 | 7 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $44,462 | $50,394 | $687,710 | $687,710 | $38,940 | $0 | $13,520 | 1 | 8 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $89,240 | $46,248 | $694,171 | $694,082 | $84,428 | $0 | $11,960 | 1 | 20 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $42,105 | $41,753 | $651,663 | $651,026 | $39,062 | $0 | $15,526 | 1 | 20 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $35,941 | $41,421 | $652,984 | $652,344 | $33,022 | $0 | $15,114 | 1 | 20 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $41,261 | $42,448 | $658,361 | $657,824 | $38,252 | $0 | $10,076 | 1 | 20 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $49,698 | $42,461 | $658,598 | $658,598 | $44,986 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 20 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $32,777 | $39,223 | $651,343 | $651,343 | $30,313 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 20 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $53,257 | $48,636 | $657,789 | $657,789 | $44,020 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 20 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $41,654 | $42,933 | $653,606 | $653,168 | $32,693 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 20 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $52,387 | $50,661 | $656,113 | $655,462 | $40,378 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 20 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $37,264 | $49,589 | $654,433 | $653,802 | $32,175 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 11 |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $39,095 | $53,779 | $666,127 | $666,127 | $33,466 | $0 | $10,680 | 1 | 11 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $86,982 | $50,440 | $680,981 | $680,811 | $86,109 | $0 | $6,660 | 1 | 11 |
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $17,418 in all, tax years 2019 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019, 2023-2024 | 4 | $17,418 | 2024 | $6,220 | show |
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Where the money went
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2025 · Form 990 · $60,696 spent · pay $14,554 · grants $0 · events $143
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $31,012 | $31,012 | - | - | 51.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $13,520 | $13,520 | - | - | 22.3% | |
| Insurance | $6,578 | $6,578 | - | - | 10.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,688 | $3,688 | - | - | 6.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 | $0 | 3.5% |
| Office expenses | $2,104 | $2,104 | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $1,034 | $1,034 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $293 | $293 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $160 | $160 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Supplies | $143 | $143 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% |
| Information technology | $46 | $46 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $60,696 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $47,703 spent · pay $14,554 · grants $0 · events $733
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $17,065 | $17,065 | - | - | 35.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $13,520 | $13,520 | - | - | 28.3% | |
| Insurance | $7,038 | $7,038 | - | - | 14.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,163 | $3,163 | - | - | 6.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $2,165 | $2,165 | $0 | $0 | 4.5% |
| Office expenses | $1,682 | $1,682 | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $1,034 | $1,034 | - | - | 2.2% | |
| Information technology | $812 | $812 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Supplies | $733 | $733 | $0 | $0 | 1.5% |
| Other (as described) | Archival Expenses | $435 | $435 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% |
| Fees: accounting | $29 | $29 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $27 | $27 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Total | $47,703 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $50,394 spent · pay $13,530 · grants $0 · events $504
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $21,415 | $21,415 | - | - | 42.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $13,520 | - | $13,520 | - | 26.8% | |
| Insurance | $5,108 | $4,959 | $149 | $0 | 10.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,667 | $4,516 | $151 | $0 | 9.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing & Publications | $3,023 | $3,023 | $0 | $0 | 6.0% |
| Office expenses | $1,806 | - | $1,806 | - | 3.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Supplies | $504 | $504 | $0 | $0 | 1.0% |
| Other (as described) | Archival Expenses | $180 | $180 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Information technology | $87 | - | $87 | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $74 | $74 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Payroll taxes | $10 | - | $10 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $50,394 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $46,248 spent · pay $13,124 · grants $0 · events $220
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $18,023 | $18,023 | - | - | 39.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $11,960 | - | $11,960 | - | 25.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,743 | $4,590 | $153 | - | 10.3% | |
| Insurance | $3,323 | $3,226 | $97 | - | 7.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $2,899 | $2,899 | $0 | $0 | 6.3% |
| Information technology | $1,236 | - | $1,236 | - | 2.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $1,164 | - | $1,164 | - | 2.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,159 | - | $1,159 | - | 2.5% | |
| Office expenses | $1,067 | - | $1,067 | - | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $443 | $443 | $0 | $0 | 1.0% |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Supplies | $220 | $220 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% |
| Other (as described) | Archival Expenses | $11 | $11 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% |
| Total | $46,248 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $41,753 spent · pay $15,526 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $15,526 | - | $15,526 | - | 37.2% | |
| Occupancy | $10,105 | $10,105 | - | - | 24.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,745 | $4,592 | $153 | - | 11.4% | |
| Insurance | $3,242 | $2,119 | $1,123 | - | 7.8% | |
| Office expenses | $3,011 | - | $3,011 | - | 7.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $2,299 | $2,299 | - | - | 5.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,356 | - | $1,356 | - | 3.2% | |
| Fees: management | $1,200 | - | $1,200 | - | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $269 | $269 | - | - | 0.6% |
| Total | $41,753 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $41,421 spent · pay $15,114 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $15,114 | - | $15,114 | - | 36.5% | |
| Occupancy | $9,562 | $9,562 | - | - | 23.1% | |
| Office expenses | $5,378 | - | $5,378 | - | 13.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,556 | $3,302 | $254 | - | 8.6% | |
| Insurance | $3,172 | $2,074 | $1,098 | - | 7.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $1,626 | $1,626 | - | - | 3.9% |
| Fees: management | $1,200 | - | $1,200 | - | 2.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $687 | - | $687 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $644 | $644 | - | - | 1.6% |
| Fees: other services | $425 | - | $425 | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Archival Supplies - HS | $47 | $47 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | 2019 Holly Jolly Day | $10 | - | - | $10 | 0.0% |
| Total | $41,421 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $42,448 spent · pay $10,076 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $12,886 | $12,886 | - | - | 30.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $10,076 | - | $10,076 | - | 23.7% | |
| Office expenses | $4,159 | - | $4,159 | - | 9.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,724 | $3,160 | $564 | - | 8.8% | |
| Insurance | $3,214 | $2,536 | $678 | - | 7.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $2,497 | $2,497 | - | - | 5.9% |
| All other expenses | $1,978 | $1,454 | - | $524 | 4.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,685 | - | $1,685 | - | 4.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Cap Expes- Tripp | $983 | $983 | - | - | 2.3% |
| Other (as described) | misc exp-historical society | $557 | $557 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Other (as described) | 2019 Sports Exhibit | $509 | - | - | $509 | 1.2% |
| Fees: other services | $180 | - | $180 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $42,448 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $42,461 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $10,849 | $10,849 | - | - | 25.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $5,731 | $5,302 | $429 | - | 13.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SPAHS trail signs | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 11.8% |
| All other expenses | $3,788 | $2,519 | - | $1,269 | 8.9% | |
| Office expenses | $3,669 | $150 | $3,269 | $250 | 8.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Archival Storage Project | $3,497 | $3,497 | - | - | 8.2% |
| Other (as described) | Brian Schwarz memorial | $3,091 | $3,091 | - | - | 7.3% |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $2,916 | $2,916 | - | - | 6.9% |
| Insurance | $2,858 | $2,180 | $678 | - | 6.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $674 | - | $674 | - | 1.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $388 | - | $388 | - | 0.9% | |
| Total | $42,461 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $39,223 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $10,849 | $10,849 | - | - | 27.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $7,054 | $6,125 | $929 | - | 18.0% | |
| Office expenses | $5,758 | $150 | $5,358 | $250 | 14.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Brian Schwarz memorial | $5,240 | $5,240 | - | - | 13.4% |
| Insurance | $2,809 | $2,081 | $728 | - | 7.2% | |
| All other expenses | $2,649 | $1,363 | - | $1,286 | 6.8% | |
| Other (as described) | amateur photo exhibit-historic | $1,050 | $1,050 | - | - | 2.7% |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $1,046 | $1,046 | - | - | 2.7% |
| Other (as described) | misc exp-historical society | $913 | $913 | - | - | 2.3% |
| Fees: accounting | $806 | - | $806 | - | 2.1% | |
| Information technology | $540 | - | $540 | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $509 | - | $509 | - | 1.3% | |
| Total | $39,223 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $48,636 spent · pay $5,426 · grants $40 · events $511
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $18,283 | $18,133 | - | $150 | 37.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $8,235 | $5,818 | $2,417 | - | 16.9% | |
| Office expenses | $5,523 | $154 | $5,082 | $287 | 11.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,040 | - | $5,040 | - | 10.4% | |
| Insurance | $3,327 | $2,012 | $1,315 | - | 6.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies-HS | $1,829 | $778 | - | $1,051 | 3.8% |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $1,122 | $1,122 | - | - | 2.3% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,104 | - | $1,104 | - | 2.3% | |
| All other expenses | $921 | $771 | $150 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Archival Supplies - HS | $850 | $850 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Information technology | $729 | $189 | $540 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Expenses | $511 | - | - | $511 | 1.1% |
| Fees: other services | $401 | - | $331 | $70 | 0.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $386 | - | $386 | - | 0.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $335 | $335 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $40 | $40 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $48,636 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $42,933 spent · pay $6,847 · grants $0 · events $3,387
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $8,992 | $5,792 | $3,200 | - | 20.9% | |
| Occupancy | $7,657 | $7,327 | $130 | $200 | 17.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,360 | - | $6,360 | - | 14.8% | |
| Office expenses | $5,902 | $1,276 | $4,535 | $91 | 13.7% | |
| Insurance | $4,229 | $1,919 | $2,310 | - | 9.9% | |
| Travel | $1,565 | - | - | $1,565 | 3.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Expenses - Tripp | $1,190 | - | - | $1,190 | 2.8% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,138 | - | $1,138 | - | 2.7% | |
| All other expenses | $1,064 | $878 | $89 | $97 | 2.5% | |
| Information technology | $921 | $381 | $540 | - | 2.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $879 | - | $879 | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $864 | $864 | - | - | 2.0% |
| Other (as described) Event | Event/Exhibit Displays - HS | $815 | $815 | - | - | 1.9% |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Expenses | $503 | $22 | - | $481 | 1.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $487 | - | $487 | - | 1.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $217 | - | $163 | $54 | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $150 | $150 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $42,933 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $50,661 spent · pay $10,076 · grants $0 · events $6,277
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $11,035 | $11,020 | $15 | - | 21.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $9,602 | $7,629 | $1,973 | - | 19.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,360 | - | $9,360 | - | 18.5% | |
| Office expenses | $4,910 | $378 | $4,532 | - | 9.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $4,653 | - | $426 | $4,227 | 9.2% | |
| Insurance | $2,422 | $1,810 | $612 | - | 4.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Exhibit Supplies - Tripp | $1,835 | $1,835 | - | - | 3.6% |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Expenses | $1,624 | $146 | $1,375 | $103 | 3.2% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,228 | - | $1,228 | - | 2.4% | |
| All other expenses | $1,024 | $754 | $270 | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $893 | $893 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Payroll taxes | $716 | - | $716 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $682 | $352 | $330 | - | 1.3% |
| Information technology | $432 | $432 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $184 | $124 | $60 | - | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $61 | - | $61 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $50,661 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $49,589 spent · pay $10,076 · grants $0 · events $5,003
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $9,360 | - | $9,360 | - | 18.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $9,038 | $9,038 | - | - | 18.2% | |
| Occupancy | $8,534 | $8,534 | - | - | 17.2% | |
| Office expenses | $5,873 | - | $5,713 | $160 | 11.8% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event Expenses | $5,003 | $26 | $51 | $4,926 | 10.1% |
| Insurance | $3,188 | $1,659 | $1,529 | - | 6.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies-Tripp | $2,382 | $2,382 | - | - | 4.8% |
| All other expenses | $1,767 | $1,181 | $586 | - | 3.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,668 | - | $1,668 | - | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Archival Supplies - HS | $1,130 | $1,130 | - | - | 2.3% |
| Payroll taxes | $716 | - | $716 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $637 | $637 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Information technology | $154 | $154 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $89 | $89 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Payments to affiliates | $50 | $50 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $49,589 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $53,779 spent · pay $11,497 · grants $0 · events $3,354
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $12,669 | $12,669 | - | - | 23.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $10,680 | - | $10,680 | - | 19.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $8,171 | $7,000 | $1,171 | - | 15.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Exhibits-Tripp | $4,703 | $4,703 | - | - | 8.7% |
| Other (as described) Event | Fundraisers | $3,354 | - | - | $3,354 | 6.2% |
| Insurance | $3,216 | $2,317 | $899 | - | 6.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $2,638 | $2,638 | - | - | 4.9% |
| Office expenses | $2,369 | $580 | $1,789 | - | 4.4% | |
| All other expenses | $1,795 | $627 | $1,168 | - | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Hospitality-Tripp | $1,279 | $1,279 | - | - | 2.4% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,210 | $350 | $860 | - | 2.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $817 | - | $817 | - | 1.5% | |
| Information technology | $432 | - | $432 | - | 0.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $367 | $89 | $278 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $79 | - | $79 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $53,779 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $50,440 spent · pay $7,169 · grants $0 · events $3,770
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All other expenses | $14,458 | - | $14,458 | - | 28.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $6,660 | - | $6,660 | - | 13.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,585 | - | $4,585 | - | 9.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Utilities-Tripp | $4,160 | - | $4,160 | - | 8.2% |
| Other (as described) | Repairs & maintenance-Tripp | $3,848 | - | $3,848 | - | 7.6% |
| Other (as described) Event | Fundraisers-Tripp | $3,770 | - | $3,770 | - | 7.5% |
| Other (as described) | Repairs & maintenance-Salem | $2,779 | - | $2,779 | - | 5.5% |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $2,765 | - | $2,765 | - | 5.5% |
| Office expenses | $1,838 | - | $1,838 | - | 3.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,800 | - | $1,800 | - | 3.6% | |
| Insurance | $1,710 | - | $1,710 | - | 3.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,558 | - | $1,558 | - | 3.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $509 | - | $509 | - | 1.0% | |
| Total | $50,440 | 100% |