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Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society Inc

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 (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.27M (2023)

Expenses
$1.01M (2023)

Total Assets
$4.19M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$174k (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
$1,272,326
Expenses
$1,009,696
Net Income
$262,630
Net Assets
$4,014,725
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,906
7.1%
Program Services $1,040,510
81.8%
Investment Income $12,323
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $123,318
9.7%
Other Revenue $6,269
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,468
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $263,597
26.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,188,612
Total Liabilities $173,887
Net Assets $4,014,725
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Lynn (Executive Di) $99,488 $0 $2,985
Terry Begnoche (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Crossmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul C Lamarre Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Koster (Director) $0 $0 $0
C Patrick Labadie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Mcleod (President) $0 $0 $0
Ric Mixter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kwin Morris (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Springer (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Steele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodie Bissonette (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Turner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,226,774
Expenses
$943,609
Net Income
$283,165
Net Assets
$3,752,095
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,877
8.6%
Program Services $903,059
73.6%
Investment Income $3,210
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $154,410
12.6%
Other Revenue $60,218
4.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $91,273
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $236,396
25.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,917,790
Total Liabilities $165,695
Net Assets $3,752,095
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Lynn (Executive Di) $91,273 $0 $2,738
Terry Begnoche (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Crossmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul C Lamarre Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Koster (Director) $0 $0 $0
C Patrick Labadie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Mcleod (President) $0 $0 $0
Ric Mixter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kwin Morris (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Springer (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Steele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodie Bissonette (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Turner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,273,806
Expenses
$779,143
Net Income
$494,663
Net Assets
$3,468,930
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,325
8.6%
Program Services $990,639
77.8%
Investment Income $4,560
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $169,282
13.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,221
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $169,602
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,626,401
Total Liabilities $157,471
Net Assets $3,468,930
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Lynn (Executive Di) $87,220 $0 $2,616
Corey Adkins (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Terry Begnoche (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jodie Bissonette (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul C Lamarre Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Koster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Mcleod (President) $0 $0 $0
Ric Mixter (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Springer (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Steele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
C Patrick Labadie (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Turner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$895,868
Expenses
$730,718
Net Income
$165,150
Net Assets
$3,008,589
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,271
12.5%
Program Services $678,409
75.7%
Investment Income $4,172
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $101,016
11.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,664
11.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $167,877
23.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,412,153
Total Liabilities $403,564
Net Assets $3,008,589
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Lynn (Executive Di) $83,664 $0 $2,510
Corey Adkins (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Terry Begnoche (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jodie Bissonette (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul C Lamarre Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Koster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Mcleod (President) $0 $0 $0
Ric Mixter (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Springer (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Steele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
C Patrick Labadie (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Turner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,089,631
Expenses
$735,572
Net Income
$354,059
Net Assets
$2,720,421
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,985
7.1%
Program Services $847,285
77.8%
Investment Income $4,070
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $161,291
14.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,220
10.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $159,388
21.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,166,252
Total Liabilities $445,831
Net Assets $2,720,421
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Lynn (Executive Di) $79,220 $0 $2,377
Corey Adkins (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Terry Begnoche (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jodie Bissonette (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul C Lamarre Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Koster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Mcleod (President) $0 $0 $0
Ric Mixter (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Springer (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Steele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
C Patrick Labadie (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Turner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,132,757
Expenses
$756,316
Net Income
$376,441
Net Assets
$2,366,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $106,030
9.4%
Program Services $874,952
77.2%
Investment Income $3,500
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $148,072
13.1%
Other Revenue $203
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,842,244
Total Liabilities $475,459
Net Assets $2,366,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Mcleod (President) $0 $0 $0
Jodie Bissonette (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Koster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Adkins (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Chris Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Steele (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Springer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ric Mixter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul C Lamarre Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Turner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
C Patrick Labadie (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,071,803
Expenses
$723,619
Net Income
$348,184
Net Assets
$1,999,173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,347
8.1%
Program Services $864,024
80.6%
Investment Income $181
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $121,251
11.3%
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 $2,557,333
Total Liabilities $558,160
Net Assets $1,999,173
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Mcleod (President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Turner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rich Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hemenway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Adkins (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Terry Begnoche (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Sipple (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,002,622
Expenses
$707,186
Net Income
$295,436
Net Assets
$1,650,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,662
8.0%
Program Services $858,415
85.6%
Investment Income $1,565
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $61,980
6.2%
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 $2,238,283
Total Liabilities $587,294
Net Assets $1,650,989
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Mcleod (President) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Quinlan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Heyboer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trish Bazil (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Hemenway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Adkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Glupker (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Terry Begnoche (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Sipple (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$946,387
Expenses
$675,067
Net Income
$271,320
Net Assets
$1,355,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $98,737
10.4%
Program Services $726,546
76.8%
Investment Income $897
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $120,207
12.7%
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 $2,100,651
Total Liabilities $745,098
Net Assets $1,355,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Mcleod (President) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Quinlan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Heyboer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Springer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Adkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Glupker (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Terry Begnoche (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Sipple (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$869,940
Expenses
$712,368
Net Income
$157,572
Net Assets
$1,084,233
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,136
13.8%
Program Services $620,994
71.4%
Investment Income $1,066
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $127,744
14.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $17,339
2.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,940,228
Total Liabilities $855,995
Net Assets $1,084,233
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Begnoche (Director) $17,339 $0 $0
James Spurr (President) $0 $0 $0
William Mcleod (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Quinlan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Heyboer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chirs Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Springer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Adkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Glupker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$804,171
Expenses
$635,090
Net Income
$169,081
Net Assets
$926,661
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,016
11.2%
Program Services $600,511
74.7%
Investment Income $371
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $100,977
12.6%
Other Revenue $12,296
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,323
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,952,524
Total Liabilities $1,025,863
Net Assets $926,661
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Begnoche (Director) $26,323 $0 $0
James Spurr (President) $0 $0 $0
William Mcleod (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Quilin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Howard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Heyboer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Springer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Laco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Adkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Glupker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$804,869
Expenses
$714,080
Net Income
$90,789
Net Assets
$757,580
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,646
17.4%
Program Services $592,718
73.6%
Investment Income $330
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,904
0.2%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $70,271
8.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $19,039
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,893,499
Total Liabilities $1,135,919
Net Assets $757,580

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,023,258
Expenses
$709,291
Net Income
$313,967
Net Assets
$666,791
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $225,598
22.0%
Program Services $589,801
57.6%
Investment Income $96
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $133,902
13.1%
Other Revenue $73,861
7.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,538
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,934,767
Total Liabilities $1,267,976
Net Assets $666,791

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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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