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Putnam County Historical Society

  • Hennepin, IL
  • Tax-exempt since June 1979
  • EIN: 36-2963047

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
$25k (2024)

Expenses
$83.5k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.01M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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
Revenue
$24,958
Expenses
$83,540
Net Income
-$58,582
Net Assets
$1,005,190
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,326
25.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11,507
46.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,125
28.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $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 $1,005,190
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,005,190
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Ashdown (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Bailey (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lorie Balensiefen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gary Boggio (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Suzzanne Bruch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Campbell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darlene Cofoid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Day (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
William Duke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kunkel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lonna Nauman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sidney Whitaker (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 30, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,971
Expenses
$65,079
Net Income
-$48,108
Net Assets
$955,295
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,095
59.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,875
40.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $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 $955,295
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $955,295
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Ashdown (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Bailey (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lorie Balensiefen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gary Boggio (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Suzzanne Bruch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Campbell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darlene Cofoid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Day (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
William Duke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kunkel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lonna Nauman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sidney Whitaker (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 27, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$66,352
Expenses
$125,359
Net Income
-$59,007
Net Assets
$1,003,506
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,003
31.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40,018
60.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,331
8.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $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 $1,003,506
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,003,506
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Ashdown (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Bailey (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lorie Balensiefen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gary Boggio (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Suzzanne Bruch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Campbell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darlene Cofoid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Day (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
William Duke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kunkel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lonna Nauman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sidney Whitaker (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 30, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,156
Expenses
$76,055
Net Income
-$61,899
Net Assets
$1,034,213
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,754
76.0%
Program Services $125
0.9%
Investment Income $262
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,015
14.2%
Sales of Assets $1,000
7.1%
Net Inventory Sales $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 $1,034,213
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,034,213
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Ashdown (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Bailey (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lorie Balensiefen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gary Boggio (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Suzzanne Bruch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Campbell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darlene Cofoid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Day (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
William Duke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kunkel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lonna Nauman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sidney Whitaker (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 24, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,818
Expenses
$62,916
Net Income
-$44,098
Net Assets
$1,096,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,547
56.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,192
32.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,079
11.0%
Net Inventory Sales $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 $1,096,112
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,096,112
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Ashdown (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Bailey (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lorie Balensiefen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gary Boggio (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Suzzanne Bruch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Campbell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darlene Cofoid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Day (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
William Duke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kunkel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lonna Nauman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sidney Whitaker (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 23, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$45,872
Expenses
$76,479
Net Income
-$30,607
Net Assets
$1,278,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,565
47.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19,709
43.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,598
10.0%
Net Inventory Sales $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 $1,278,118
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,278,118
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sidney Whitaker (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Bailey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
William Duke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lonna Nauman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kunkel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gary Boggio (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Campbell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Ashdown (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darlene Cofoid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Day (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lorie Balensiefen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Suzzanne Bruch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$68,379
Expenses
$73,145
Net Income
-$4,766
Net Assets
$1,260,109
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,769
36.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,123
25.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $26,487
38.7%
Net Inventory Sales $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 $1,260,109
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,260,109
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sidney Whitaker (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Bailey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
William Duke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lonna Nauman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Clausen (Curator) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kunkel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gary Boggio (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Campbell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Ashdown (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darlene Cofoid (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Day (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lori Balensiefen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Suzzanne Bruch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 28, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$209,888
Expenses
$62,843
Net Income
$147,045
Net Assets
$1,160,841
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $124,575
59.4%
Program Services $2,246
1.1%
Investment Income $83,121
39.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$54
Net Inventory Sales $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 $1,160,841
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,160,841

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$132,172
Expenses
$33,306
Net Income
$98,866
Net Assets
$1,013,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,028
19.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $106,312
80.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$168
Net Inventory Sales $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 $1,013,796
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,013,796

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$52,648
Expenses
$29,166
Net Income
$23,482
Net Assets
$914,930
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,802
58.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,684
31.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,162
9.8%
Net Inventory Sales $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 $914,930
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $914,930

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$54,003
Expenses
$47,825
Net Income
$6,178
Net Assets
$914,132
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,833
68.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,862
33.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$692
Net Inventory Sales $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 $914,132
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $914,132

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$32,267
Expenses
$29,353
Net Income
$2,914
Net Assets
$932,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,487
51.1%
Program Services $15,780
48.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $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 $932,885
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $932,885

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$54,020
Expenses
$47,711
Net Income
$6,309
Net Assets
$887,113
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,976
70.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15,123
28.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $921
1.7%
Net Inventory Sales $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 $887,113
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $887,113

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990
Filed on Aug. 7, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$42,417
Expenses
$30,658
Net Income
$11,759
Net Assets
$847,364
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,625
74.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10,792
25.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $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 $847,364
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $847,364

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

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.
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

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

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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

Primary 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.
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

PDF

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

PDF

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

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

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