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Brown County Historical Society

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 / Historical Societies, Related Historical Activities (A82Z) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$288k (2023)

Expenses
$294k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.38M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$7.01k (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
$287,531
Expenses
$294,284
Net Income
-$6,753
Net Assets
$1,368,191
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $232,999
81.0%
Program Services $12,206
4.2%
Investment Income $32,310
11.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,016
3.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,798
16.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,375,202
Total Liabilities $7,011
Net Assets $1,368,191
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lucy Gluth (President) $0 $0 $0
Randy Krzmarzick (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Peter Baganz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Paul Pieschel (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ron Brutlag (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Harbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Saffert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Scharf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Berg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skillings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clay Schuldt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cara Knauf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Moldaschel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Windschitl (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$325,699
Expenses
$407,702
Net Income
-$82,003
Net Assets
$1,270,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $233,211
71.6%
Program Services $57,934
17.8%
Investment Income $27,414
8.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $7,140
2.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,163
10.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,278,304
Total Liabilities $7,346
Net Assets $1,270,958
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lucy Gluth (President) $0 $0 $0
Duane Piere (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Peter Baganz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Loren Wing (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mack (Director) $0 $0 $0
Virginia Suker Moldan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Krzmarzick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Pieschel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Berg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skillings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mikhail Rostislavovich (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$333,496
Expenses
$477,892
Net Income
-$144,396
Net Assets
$1,566,944
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $298,323
89.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29,272
8.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,901
1.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,574,801
Total Liabilities $7,857
Net Assets $1,566,944
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Mack (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Piere (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Virginia Suker Moldan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Baganz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Randy Krzmarzick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Loren Wing (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Pieschel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mikhail Rostislavovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Berg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Gluth (President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skillings (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$227,081
Expenses
$227,840
Net Income
-$759
Net Assets
$1,553,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $204,600
90.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $23,067
10.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$586
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,592,880
Total Liabilities $38,899
Net Assets $1,553,981
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wayne Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Piere (President) $0 $0 $0
Yvonne Weber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Baganz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Krzmarzick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Loren Wing (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Henle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cara Knauf (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Deb Dove (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Berg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Gluth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skillings (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,186
Expenses
$278,280
Net Income
-$25,094
Net Assets
$1,428,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $219,058
86.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $31,536
12.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,592
1.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,435,284
Total Liabilities $7,144
Net Assets $1,428,140
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wayne Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Piere (President) $0 $0 $0
Yvonne Weber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Baganz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Besemer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Loren Wing (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Henle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cara Knauf (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Deb Dove (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Berg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Gluth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skillings (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$262,694
Expenses
$256,411
Net Income
$6,283
Net Assets
$1,292,835
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $217,848
82.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $44,564
17.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $282
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $133,042
51.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,300,672
Total Liabilities $7,837
Net Assets $1,292,835
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wayne Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Piere (President) $0 $0 $0
Yvonne Weber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Baganz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Besemer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Loren Wing (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Henle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cara Knauf (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Deb Dove (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Berg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Gluth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skillings (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$192,132
Expenses
$274,226
Net Income
-$82,094
Net Assets
$1,380,811
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,228
77.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29,251
15.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,653
7.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $125,422
45.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,389,570
Total Liabilities $8,759
Net Assets $1,380,811
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wayne Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Piere (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yvonne Weber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Domeier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Besemer (President) $0 $0 $0
Loren Wing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Henle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cara Knauf (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Deb Dove (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,941
Expenses
$209,086
Net Income
-$7,145
Net Assets
$1,350,428
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $159,972
79.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $23,498
11.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,667
2.3%
Net Inventory Sales $13,804
6.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $104,478
50.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,356,890
Total Liabilities $6,462
Net Assets $1,350,428
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wayne Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Piere (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yvonne Weber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Domeier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Besemer (President) $0 $0 $0
Loren Wing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Henle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cara Knauf (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Deb Dove (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$178,138
Expenses
$241,868
Net Income
-$63,730
Net Assets
$1,294,034
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,917
70.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $39,072
21.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,600
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $11,549
6.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,219
42.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,304,119
Total Liabilities $10,085
Net Assets $1,294,034
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anne Earl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicki Pieser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Guldan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Roger Hippert (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Yvonne Weber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Domeier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Besemer (President) $0 $0 $0
Loren Wing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Henle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cara Iverson Knauf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Krenz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$266,679
Expenses
$249,115
Net Income
$17,564
Net Assets
$1,405,077
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $189,614
71.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42,331
15.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $6,601
2.5%
Net Inventory Sales $9,655
3.6%
Other Revenue $18,478
6.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,359
33.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,408,119
Total Liabilities $3,042
Net Assets $1,405,077
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Opal Dewanz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheri Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicki Pieser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Wiltscheck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Roger Hippert (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kris Wiley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anne Earl (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Besemer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Guldan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Pickell Stangel (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Isch (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,456
Expenses
$199,210
Net Income
$16,246
Net Assets
$1,365,041
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,669
69.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $37,599
17.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $17,361
8.1%
Net Inventory Sales $9,827
4.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,430
39.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,368,091
Total Liabilities $3,050
Net Assets $1,365,041
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Opal Dewanz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheri Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicki Pieser (President) $0 $0 $0
Gary Wiltscheck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Hippert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Wiley (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Schroeder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Besemer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Guldan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Pickell Stangel (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Isch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Rockvam (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$374,048
Expenses
$336,373
Net Income
$37,675
Net Assets
$1,262,295
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $296,188
79.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $26,919
7.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $9,054
2.4%
Net Inventory Sales $41,887
11.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $87,101
25.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,266,893
Total Liabilities $4,598
Net Assets $1,262,295

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$177,747
Expenses
$209,521
Net Income
-$31,774
Net Assets
$1,154,390
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,680
79.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27,326
15.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,655
Net Inventory Sales $6,854
3.9%
Other Revenue $4,542
2.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,456
37.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,158,156
Total Liabilities $3,766
Net Assets $1,154,390

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
1999

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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