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Historical Society Of Oak Park And River Forest

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
$278k (2024)

Expenses
$305k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.12M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$14.3k (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 April
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,937
Expenses
$304,623
Net Income
-$26,686
Net Assets
$1,109,086
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $240,755
86.6%
Program Services $19,718
7.1%
Investment Income $3,657
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $300
0.1%
Rental Property Income $300
0.1%
Net Fundraising $10,895
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,285
0.8%
Other Revenue $27
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,320
27.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,963
23.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,123,432
Total Liabilities $14,346
Net Assets $1,109,086
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Lipo (Executive Director) $84,320 $0 $0
Fran Knechel (President) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Daniels (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jack Norton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Boyaris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Frank Fiorito (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Grogan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Lynn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ty Mayberry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Tuck Slinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Stevens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Summy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clyde Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,023
Expenses
$249,792
Net Income
-$30,769
Net Assets
$1,131,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $188,466
86.0%
Program Services $23,108
10.6%
Investment Income $1,594
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $220
0.1%
Rental Property Income $1,500
0.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,885
1.8%
Other Revenue $250
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,351
31.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,066
15.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,146,978
Total Liabilities $15,300
Net Assets $1,131,678
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Lipo (Executive Director) $79,351 $0 $0
Clyde Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fran Knechel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Norton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James J Grogan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Stevens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Summy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Etchingham (Vice President, Programs) $0 $0 $0
Mary Boyaris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Lynn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Tuck Sinko (President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ty Mayberry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Daniels (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$218,366
Expenses
$238,393
Net Income
-$20,027
Net Assets
$1,162,447
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,623
93.2%
Program Services $10,659
4.9%
Investment Income $388
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,436
1.6%
Other Revenue $260
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,857
31.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,384
14.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,176,723
Total Liabilities $14,276
Net Assets $1,162,447
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Lipo (Executive Director) $74,857 $0 $0
Peggy Tuck Sinko (President) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Etchingham (Vice President, Programs) $0 $0 $0
Jack Norton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Boyaris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Daniels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
James J Grogan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fran Knechel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlotta Lucchesi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Lynn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ty Mayberry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Summy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Stevens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clyde Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,163
Expenses
$239,956
Net Income
-$57,793
Net Assets
$1,182,474
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $167,533
92.0%
Program Services $9,588
5.3%
Investment Income $676
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $155
0.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,638
2.0%
Other Revenue $573
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,857
31.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,632
16.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,221,462
Total Liabilities $38,988
Net Assets $1,182,474
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peggy Tuck Sinko (President) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Etchingham (Vice President, Programs) $0 $0 $0
Jack Norton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Boyaris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Daniels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
James J Grogan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fran Knechel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlotta Lucchesi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Lynn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ty Mayberry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Reid (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Stevens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clyde Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Lipo (Executive Director) $0 $74,857 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$164,375
Expenses
$244,184
Net Income
-$79,809
Net Assets
$1,240,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $144,349
87.8%
Program Services $15,246
9.3%
Investment Income $109
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,315
2.0%
Other Revenue $1,356
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,227
30.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,747
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,244,192
Total Liabilities $3,925
Net Assets $1,240,267
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Lipo (Executive Director) $74,227 $0 $0
Peggy Tuck Sinko (President) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Etchingham (Vice President, Programs) $0 $0 $0
Jack Norton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Boyaris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Daniels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
James J Grogan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlotta Lucchesi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Lynn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Reid (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Dressel (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Fran Knechel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Stevens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clyde Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$120,556
Expenses
$255,940
Net Income
-$135,384
Net Assets
$1,320,076
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,204
76.5%
Program Services $21,070
17.5%
Investment Income $2,670
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,365
2.8%
Other Revenue $1,247
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,543
27.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,054
16.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,328,075
Total Liabilities $7,999
Net Assets $1,320,076
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Lipo (Executive Director) $70,543 $0 $0
Peggy Tuck Sinko (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Porucznik (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Etchingham (Vice President, Programs) $0 $0 $0
Jack Norton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Boyaris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caitlin Dreger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
James J Grogan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlotta Lucchesi (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Mahoney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clyde Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Dressel (Past President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$102,920
Expenses
$198,185
Net Income
-$95,265
Net Assets
$1,473,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $93,144
90.5%
Program Services $9,174
8.9%
Investment Income $2,145
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,292
Other Revenue $749
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,134
33.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,957
12.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,479,818
Total Liabilities $6,608
Net Assets $1,473,210
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Lipo (Executive Director) $66,134 $0 $0
Jan Novak Dressel (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Porucznik (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Tuck Sinko (Vice President, Programs) $0 $0 $0
Jack Norton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Caitlin Dreger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Etchingham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Henderson Damon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlotta Lucchesi (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Mahoney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Schwab (Director) $0 $0 $0
Georgette Sinkler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clyde Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$829,873
Expenses
$177,431
Net Income
$652,442
Net Assets
$1,568,475
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $817,777
98.5%
Program Services $8,528
1.0%
Investment Income $53
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,273
0.4%
Other Revenue $242
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,126
35.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,065
7.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,575,903
Total Liabilities $7,428
Net Assets $1,568,475

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$445,750
Expenses
$130,829
Net Income
$314,921
Net Assets
$920,393
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $434,966
97.6%
Program Services $9,992
2.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$264
Other Revenue $1,056
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,122
46.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,694
7.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $928,035
Total Liabilities $7,642
Net Assets $920,393

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$327,968
Expenses
$127,993
Net Income
$199,975
Net Assets
$402,933
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $304,902
93.0%
Program Services $19,643
6.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,907
0.9%
Other Revenue $516
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,189
43.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,875
10.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $410,652
Total Liabilities $7,719
Net Assets $402,933

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,095
Expenses
$156,187
Net Income
$127,908
Net Assets
$202,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $246,430
86.7%
Program Services $20,846
7.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $464
0.2%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,513
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $7,553
2.7%
Other Revenue $2,289
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,166
52.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,229
8.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $221,790
Total Liabilities $18,832
Net Assets $202,958

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$893,346
Expenses
$136,196
Net Income
$757,150
Net Assets
$75,050
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $832,369
93.2%
Program Services $17,280
1.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,084
1.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,917
1.2%
Other Revenue $1,291
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,674
Total Liabilities $624
Net Assets $75,050

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$143,063
Expenses
$123,939
Net Income
$19,124
Net Assets
$67,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $91,420
63.9%
Program Services $18,112
12.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,006
7.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $437
0.3%
Other Revenue $3,352
2.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,035
Total Liabilities $1,035
Net Assets $67,000

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$119,956
Expenses
$111,364
Net Income
$8,592
Net Assets
$47,876
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,100
55.1%
Program Services $22,138
18.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,350
7.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,269
1.1%
Other Revenue $2,124
1.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,957
Total Liabilities $1,081
Net Assets $47,876

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Fiscal Year Ending April
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 April
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 April
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 April
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 April
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 April
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 April
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 April
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 April
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 April
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 April
2000

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 April
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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Fiscal Year Ending April
1998

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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