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World Of Scouting Museum Inc

  • Altoona, WI
  • Tax-exempt since April 2007
  • EIN: 23-2792586

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Museum, Museum Activities (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.67k (2024)

Expenses
$11.3k (2024)

Total Assets
$16.5k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,666
Expenses
$11,349
Net Income
-$9,683
Net Assets
$16,453
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $1,666
100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $9,539
84.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,453
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,453
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David W Cooper (President) $0 $0
Mark Chilutti (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 28, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,391
Expenses
$27,807
Net Income
-$22,416
Net Assets
$25,356
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $5,391
100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,413
73.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,136
Total Liabilities $780
Net Assets $25,356
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David W Cooper (President) $0 $0
Mark Chilutti (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 8, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$105,652
Expenses
$64,551
Net Income
$41,101
Net Assets
$47,057
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $105,652
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $64,551
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,057
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $47,057
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul W Ware (President Termed 07/2022) $0 $0
Katherine A Petties (Board Member Termed 07/2022) $0 $0
Ruth E Kravitz (Board Member Termed 07/2022) $0 $0
David W Cooper (President) $0 $0
Mark Chilutti (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$125,125
Expenses
$123,241
Net Income
$1,884
Net Assets
$5,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $125,125
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $123,241
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,956
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,956
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michele D Vera (Museum Curator) $70,094 $0
Paul W Ware (President) $0 $0
Katherine A Petties (Board Member) $0 $0
Ruth E Kravitz (Board Member) $0 $0
David W Cooper (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$135,000
Expenses
$136,549
Net Income
-$1,549
Net Assets
$4,072
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $135,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $136,549
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,814
Total Liabilities $742
Net Assets $4,072
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michele D Vera (Museum Curator) $67,339 $0
Paul W Ware (President) $0 $0
Katherine A Petties (Board Member) $0 $0
Ruth E Kravitz (Board Member) $0 $0
David W Cooper (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 1, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$135,000
Expenses
$156,703
Net Income
-$21,703
Net Assets
$5,621
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $135,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $21,703
13.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,225
Total Liabilities $1,604
Net Assets $5,621
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michele D Vera (Museum Curator) $64,468 $0
Paul W Ware (President) $0 $0
Katherine A Pettiss (Director) $0 $0
Ruth E Kravitz (Director) $0 $0
David W Cooper (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 23, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$125,042
Expenses
$124,324
Net Income
$718
Net Assets
$27,324
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,042
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,600
Total Liabilities $276
Net Assets $27,324
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Katherine A Pettiss (Director) $0 $0
Ruth E Kravitz (Director) $0 $0
David W Cooper (Director) $0 $0
Paul W Ware (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,000
Expenses
$116,797
Net Income
-$1,797
Net Assets
$26,606
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,877
Total Liabilities $271
Net Assets $26,606
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Katherine A Pettiss (Director) $0 $0
Ruth E Kravitz (Director) $0 $0
David W Cooper (Director) $0 $0
Paul W Ware (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 10, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$101,703
Expenses
$111,225
Net Income
-$9,522
Net Assets
$28,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,703
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,619
Total Liabilities $216
Net Assets $28,403
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Katherine A Pettiss (Director) $0 $0
Ruth E Kravitz (Director) $0 $0
David W Cooper (Director) $0 $0
Paul W Ware (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 17, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$110,000
Expenses
$107,308
Net Income
$2,692
Net Assets
$37,925
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,131
Total Liabilities $206
Net Assets $37,925
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul W Ware (President) $0 $0
Jean Harlow (Director) $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Director) $0 $0
George W Keiser (Director) $0 $0
Robert K Mccarter (Director) $0 $0
Katherine A Pettiss (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 10, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$100,025
Expenses
$104,985
Net Income
-$4,960
Net Assets
$35,233
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,025
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,604
Total Liabilities $371
Net Assets $35,233
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul W Ware (President) $0 $0
Jean Harlow (Director) $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Director) $0 $0
George W Keiser (Director) $0 $0
Robert K Mccarter (Director) $0 $0
Katherine A Pettiss (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 22, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,000
Expenses
$105,770
Net Income
$9,230
Net Assets
$40,193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,934
Total Liabilities $3,741
Net Assets $40,193
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul W Ware (President) $0 $0
Jean Harlow (Director) $0 $0
Robert Johnson (Director) $0 $0
George W Keiser (Director) $0 $0
Robert K Mccarter (Director) $0 $0
Katherine A Pettiss (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$100,202
Expenses
$109,423
Net Income
-$9,221
Net Assets
$30,963
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,202
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,374
Total Liabilities $411
Net Assets $30,963

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,500
Expenses
$94,012
Net Income
$15,488
Net Assets
$40,184
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,500
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,088
Total Liabilities $1,904
Net Assets $40,184

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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