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Wisconsin Marine 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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$121k (2023)

Expenses
$92.2k (2023)

Total Assets
$105k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$601 (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 990-EZ
Revenue
$121,148
Expenses
$92,175
Net Income
$28,973
Net Assets
$104,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $106,246
87.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,777
5.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,486
Total Liabilities $601
Net Assets $104,885
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Suzette Lopez (Exec Director) $16,650 $0
John M Murphy (Trustee) $0 $0
Carolyn Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
Cal Kothrade (Trustee) $0 $0
Janyce T Hetzel (Secretary/Trustee) $0 $0
Carl Eisenberg (President/Trustee) $0 $0
James Heinz (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$16,674
Expenses
$25,187
Net Income
-$8,513
Net Assets
$75,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,217
13.3%
Program Services $189
1.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,138
36.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,912
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $75,912
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Suzette Lopez (Exec Director) $14,126 $0
John M Murphy (Vice President/Trustee) $0 $0
Carolyn Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
Cal Kothrade (Trustee) $0 $0
Janyce T Hetzel (Secretary/Trustee) $0 $0
Carl Eisenberg (President/Trustee) $0 $0
Lynn Butenhoff (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,443
Expenses
$25,385
Net Income
$10,058
Net Assets
$84,423
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,056
84.8%
Program Services $171
0.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$229
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,848
Total Liabilities $425
Net Assets $84,423
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Suzette Lopez (Exec Director) $15,768 $0
John M Murphy (Vice President/Trustee) $0 $0
Carolyn Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
Cal Kothrade (Trustee) $0 $0
Janyce T Hetzel (Secretary/Trustee) $0 $0
Carl Eisenberg (President/Trustee) $0 $0
Lynn Butenhoff (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$25,468
Expenses
$21,530
Net Income
$3,938
Net Assets
$74,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $20,328
79.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,103
Total Liabilities $738
Net Assets $74,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Suzette Lopez (Exec Dir/Trustee) $0 $0
John M Murphy (Trustee) $0 $0
Carolyn Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Vice President/Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
Cal Kothrade (Trustee) $0 $0
Janyce T Hetzel (Secretary/Trustee) $0 $0
Carl Eisenberg (President/Trustee) $0 $0
Lynn Butenhoff (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$38,915
Expenses
$40,679
Net Income
-$1,764
Net Assets
$70,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,550
45.1%
Program Services $15,110
38.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,020
Total Liabilities $593
Net Assets $70,427
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John C Buellesbach (Trustee) $0 $0
Suzette Lopez (Exec Dir/Trustee) $0 $0
John M Murphy (Trustee) $0 $0
Carolyn Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Vice President/Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
Cal Kothrade (Trustee) $0 $0
Charles Sterba (Trustee) $0 $0
Janyce T Hetzel (Secretary/Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$24,756
Expenses
$27,013
Net Income
-$2,257
Net Assets
$72,191
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,588
46.8%
Program Services $6,748
27.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,941
Total Liabilities $750
Net Assets $72,191
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John C Buellesbach (Trustee) $0 $0
Suzette Lopez (Exec Dir/Trustee) $0 $0
John M Murphy (Trustee) $0 $0
Carolyn Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
Cal Kothrade (Trustee) $0 $0
Charles Sterba (Vice President/Trustee) $0 $0
Janyce T Hetzel (Secretary/Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$46,901
Expenses
$35,996
Net Income
$10,905
Net Assets
$74,448
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,586
58.8%
Program Services $14,680
31.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,956
Total Liabilities $508
Net Assets $74,448
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John C Buellesbach (Trustee) $0 $0
Suzette Lopez (Exec Dir/Trustee) $0 $0
John M Murphy (Trustee) $0 $0
Carolyn Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
Cal Kothrade (Trustee) $0 $0
Charles Sterba (Vice President/Trustee) $0 $0
Janyce T Hetzel (Secretary/Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$23,576
Expenses
$30,955
Net Income
-$7,379
Net Assets
$63,543
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,325
43.8%
Program Services $8,206
34.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,295
Total Liabilities $752
Net Assets $63,543
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John C Buellesbach (Trustee) $0 $0
Suzette Lopez (Exec Dir/Trustee) $0 $0
John M Murphy (Trustee) $0 $0
Carolyn Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
Cal Kothrade (Trustee) $0 $0
Charles Sterba (Vice President/Trustee) $0 $0
Janyce T Hetzel (Secretary/Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$25,002
Expenses
$32,846
Net Income
-$7,844
Net Assets
$70,922
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,226
40.9%
Program Services $10,431
41.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,886
Total Liabilities $964
Net Assets $70,922
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John C Bullesbach (Trustee) $0 $0
George F Alt (Trustee) $0 $0
Suzette Lopez (Exec Dir/Trustee) $0 $0
John M Murphy (Trustee) $0 $0
Carolyn Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (President/Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
Cal Kothrade (Trustee) $0 $0
Charles Sterba (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$29,761
Expenses
$32,626
Net Income
-$2,865
Net Assets
$78,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,704
49.4%
Program Services $8,752
29.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,070
Total Liabilities $304
Net Assets $78,766
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary K Hirthe (Trustee) $0 $0
George F Alt (Trustee) $0 $0
Suzette Lopez (Exec Dir/Trustee) $0 $0
John M Murphy (Trustee) $0 $0
Carolyn Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (President/Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
Cal Kothrade (Trustee) $0 $0
Charles Sterba (Vice President/Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$28,072
Expenses
$22,619
Net Income
$5,453
Net Assets
$81,631
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,707
38.1%
Program Services $10,704
38.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,914
Total Liabilities $283
Net Assets $81,631
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary K Hirthe (Trustee) $0 $0
George F Alt (Trustee) $0 $0
Suzette Lopez (Exec Dir/Trustee) $0 $0
John M Murphy (Trustee) $0 $0
Jack A Godden (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Grygny (Trustee) $0 $0
Nancy Carpenter (Treasurer/Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Haynes (Trustee) $0 $0
Peter Hirthe (President/Trustee) $0 $0
William J Staat (Trustee) $0 $0
John Enright (Trustee) $0 $0
Charles Sterba (Vice President/Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$32,147
Expenses
$36,705
Net Income
-$4,558
Net Assets
$76,178
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,549
35.9%
Program Services $11,944
37.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $77
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $47
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,567
Total Liabilities $389
Net Assets $76,178

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$28,476
Expenses
$28,265
Net Income
$211
Net Assets
$80,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,062
38.8%
Program Services $10,777
37.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $40
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,886
Total Liabilities $2,150
Net Assets $80,736

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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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