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Cowlitz County Historical Society

  • Kelso, WA
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1974
  • EIN: 23-7049683

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$138k (2023)

Expenses
$174k (2023)

Total Assets
$2.78M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$14.8k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,627
Expenses
$173,609
Net Income
-$35,982
Net Assets
$2,766,348
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,325
68.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $36,975
26.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,327
4.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $86,552
49.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,781,150
Total Liabilities $14,802
Net Assets $2,766,348
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Kessler (President) $0 $0 $0
Brad Thurman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erik Moser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Takko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dena Enyeart (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bob Chase (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Govednik (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 5, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$128,334
Expenses
$163,568
Net Income
-$35,234
Net Assets
$2,667,645
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,085
68.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $36,013
28.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,889
3.0%
Other Revenue $347
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $76,383
46.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,673,562
Total Liabilities $5,917
Net Assets $2,667,645
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Kessler (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jonell Day Kenagy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Fazio (President) $0 $0 $0
Natalee Corbett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Takko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Chace (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pence (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Govednik (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 1, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$142,371
Expenses
$161,507
Net Income
-$19,136
Net Assets
$2,958,942
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $79,254
55.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $58,170
40.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,754
3.3%
Other Revenue $193
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,297
42.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,964,666
Total Liabilities $5,724
Net Assets $2,958,942
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Kessler (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jonell Day Kenagy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Fazio (President) $0 $0 $0
Natalee Corbett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Takko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Skaugset (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Chace (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pence (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Govednik (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 31, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$289,327
Expenses
$153,813
Net Income
$135,514
Net Assets
$2,856,012
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $255,009
88.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,980
10.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,007
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $1,984
0.7%
Other Revenue $347
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,607
45.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,866,800
Total Liabilities $10,788
Net Assets $2,856,012
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nick Fazio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonell Day Kenagy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lee Kessler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cal Lantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pence (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Perry (President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Skaugset (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Darren Ullmann (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kris Mcelroy Weber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Govednik (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 1, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$130,368
Expenses
$149,703
Net Income
-$19,335
Net Assets
$2,618,170
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,810
68.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29,614
22.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,147
3.9%
Net Inventory Sales $5,334
4.1%
Other Revenue $463
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $62,515
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,625,070
Total Liabilities $6,900
Net Assets $2,618,170
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nick Fazio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonell Day Kenagy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lee Kessler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cal Lantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pence (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Perry (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Pickett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Skaugset (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darren Ullmann (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kris Mcelroy Weber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Govednik (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$118,265
Expenses
$171,568
Net Income
-$53,303
Net Assets
$2,506,127
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,141
63.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $30,962
26.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,128
3.5%
Net Inventory Sales $7,571
6.4%
Other Revenue $463
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,753
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,511,788
Total Liabilities $5,661
Net Assets $2,506,127
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darren Ullmann (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mike Perry (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Pickett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kris Mcelroy Weber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonell Day Kenagy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Richard Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pence (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lee Kessler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Skaugset (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cal Lantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Fazio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Govednik (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,581
Expenses
$226,811
Net Income
-$11,230
Net Assets
$2,641,406
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $168,495
78.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $37,986
17.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,263
3.8%
Other Revenue $837
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,671
29.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $57,384
25.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,648,089
Total Liabilities $6,683
Net Assets $2,641,406
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darren Ullmann (President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Perry (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Karen Pickett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Cockrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Maryanne Wainwright (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Don Armstrong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Mcelroy Weber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonell Day Kenagy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dugaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Maxey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Fuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Govednik (Executive Di) $0 $51,151 $16,520
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990
Filed on Sept. 5, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$250,607
Expenses
$248,133
Net Income
$2,474
Net Assets
$2,574,435
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,346
81.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18,210
7.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,756
3.9%
Other Revenue $19,295
7.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,703
34.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,022
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,585,016
Total Liabilities $10,581
Net Assets $2,574,435
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Freece (Executive Di) $62,292 $0 $17,645
Maryanne Wainwright (President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dugaw (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Karen Pickett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Cockrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sam Wardle (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Richard Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darren Ullman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Armstrong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Mcelroy Weber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonell Day Kenagy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Perry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Maxey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Fuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 16, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$487,016
Expenses
$246,252
Net Income
$240,764
Net Assets
$2,537,288
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $446,070
91.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21,742
4.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,265
Net Inventory Sales $8,238
1.7%
Other Revenue $12,231
2.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,639
33.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,173
19.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,552,623
Total Liabilities $15,335
Net Assets $2,537,288
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Freece (Executive Di) $61,068 $0 $16,900
Maryanne Wainwright (President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dugaw (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Karen Pickett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Cockrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pat Stankevich (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mary Putka (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Fuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darren Ullman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Armstrong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Mcelroy Weber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonell Day Kenagy (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$325,631
Expenses
$257,328
Net Income
$68,303
Net Assets
$2,318,489
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260,462
80.0%
Program Services $31,428
9.7%
Investment Income $20,478
6.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $6,448
2.0%
Net Inventory Sales $5,889
1.8%
Other Revenue $926
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,087
31.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,281
18.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,345,391
Total Liabilities $26,902
Net Assets $2,318,489
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Freece (Executive Di) $61,068 $0 $16,347
Pat Stankevich (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Pickett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Cockrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Don Fuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Wardle (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Richard Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Putka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Maxey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Armstrong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darren Ullman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dugaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maryanne Wainwright (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
David Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$246,045
Expenses
$267,504
Net Income
-$21,459
Net Assets
$2,241,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,682
71.0%
Program Services $45,497
18.5%
Investment Income $16,611
6.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,749
0.7%
Net Inventory Sales $6,088
2.5%
Other Revenue $1,418
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,623
29.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,306
16.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,255,257
Total Liabilities $14,202
Net Assets $2,241,055
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pat Stankevich (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Pickett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Cockrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Don Fuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Wardle (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Linda Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Putka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Maxey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Armstrong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darren Ullman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dugaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maryanne Wainwright (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
David Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Freece (Executive Di) $0 $61,068 $18,555
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990
Filed on Sept. 22, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$242,004
Expenses
$268,015
Net Income
-$26,011
Net Assets
$2,216,774
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $154,781
64.0%
Program Services $45,440
18.8%
Investment Income $18,157
7.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,871
3.7%
Net Inventory Sales $9,939
4.1%
Other Revenue $4,816
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,884
29.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,459
16.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,228,824
Total Liabilities $12,050
Net Assets $2,216,774

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$227,899
Expenses
$235,951
Net Income
-$8,052
Net Assets
$2,201,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $163,951
71.9%
Program Services $26,281
11.5%
Investment Income $22,706
10.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $6,367
2.8%
Net Inventory Sales $7,667
3.4%
Other Revenue $927
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,679
31.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,010
18.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,224,926
Total Liabilities $23,278
Net Assets $2,201,648

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990

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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

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Nonprofit Explorer

Browse millions of annual returns filed by tax-exempt organizations with ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer. See details like executive compensation, revenue, expenses and more. Search for an organization or a person, or search the full text of filings.

By Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu and Brandon Roberts.

Design by Jeff Frankl. Additional development by Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, and Sisi Wei.

E-file viewer adapted from IRS e-File Viewer by Ben Getson. Code for scraping audit documents adapated from Govwiki.

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