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Big Stone 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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$52.6k (2023)

Expenses
$34k (2023)

Total Assets
$147k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (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
$52,625
Expenses
$33,975
Net Income
$18,650
Net Assets
$147,306
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $51,972
98.8%
Program Services $649
1.2%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
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 $11,985
35.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,306
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $147,306
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dan Stores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Felton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Iva Lou Gillespie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gale May (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Helgeson (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$33,821
Expenses
$41,891
Net Income
-$8,070
Net Assets
$128,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,252
98.3%
Program Services $558
1.6%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
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 $13,172
31.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,656
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,656
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dan Stores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Sandberg (County Commissioner Liaison) $0 $0 $0
Don Felton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Iva Lou Gillespie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gale May (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Helgeson (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,093
Expenses
$40,045
Net Income
-$5,952
Net Assets
$136,726
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,180
97.3%
Program Services $890
2.6%
Investment Income $23
0.1%
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 $12,555
31.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,726
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $136,726
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dan Stores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Sandberg (County Commissioner Liaison) $0 $0 $0
Don Felton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Iva Lou Gillespie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gale May (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Helgeson (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$29,900
Expenses
$23,694
Net Income
$6,206
Net Assets
$142,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,315
98.0%
Program Services $537
1.8%
Investment Income $48
0.2%
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 $5,921
25.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,678
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $142,678
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Sandberg (County Commissioner Liaison) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Iva Lou Gillespie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Stores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gale May (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Helgeson (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,493
Expenses
$31,717
Net Income
$2,776
Net Assets
$136,472
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,815
98.0%
Program Services $653
1.9%
Investment Income $25
0.1%
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 $6,588
20.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,472
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $136,472
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruth Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Helgeson (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gale May (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Pansch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Sandberg (County Commissioner Liaison) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dan Stores (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$35,191
Expenses
$34,403
Net Income
$788
Net Assets
$133,696
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,133
88.5%
Program Services $4,033
11.5%
Investment Income $25
0.1%
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 $11,544
33.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,696
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $133,696
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruth Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Helgeson (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gale May (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Pansch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Sandberg (County Commissioner Liaison) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Norm Shelsta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Stores (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,181
Expenses
$31,622
Net Income
$2,559
Net Assets
$103,398
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,246
97.3%
Program Services $910
2.7%
Investment Income $25
0.1%
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 $11,152
35.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,398
Total Liabilities $30,000
Net Assets $103,398
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruth Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Helgeson (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gale May (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Pansch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Sandberg (County Commissioner Liaison) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Norm Shelsta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Stores (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$36,359
Expenses
$30,027
Net Income
$6,332
Net Assets
$100,839
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,369
89.0%
Program Services $3,965
10.9%
Investment Income $25
0.1%
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 $9,549
31.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $130,839
Total Liabilities $30,000
Net Assets $100,839
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lavalle Berkner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Helgeson (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Burt Nypen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Pansch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendell Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Sandberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$35,902
Expenses
$29,465
Net Income
$6,437
Net Assets
$94,507
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,755
96.8%
Program Services $1,116
3.1%
Investment Income $31
0.1%
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 $10,680
36.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,507
Total Liabilities $30,000
Net Assets $94,507
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Helgeson (Secretarytreasurer) $10,680 $0 $0
Lavalle Berkner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Burt Nypen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Pansch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendell Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Sandberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$48,613
Expenses
$27,421
Net Income
$21,192
Net Assets
$88,070
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,090
96.9%
Program Services $1,261
2.6%
Investment Income $262
0.5%
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 $10,188
37.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,070
Total Liabilities $30,000
Net Assets $88,070
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Helgeson (Secretarytreasurer) $10,188 $0 $0
Lavalle Berkner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Burt Nypen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Pansch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendell Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Sandberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$29,958
Expenses
$28,295
Net Income
$1,663
Net Assets
$66,878
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,598
95.5%
Program Services $1,101
3.7%
Investment Income $259
0.9%
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 $9,578
33.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,878
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $66,878
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Helgeson (Secretary) $9,578 $0 $0
Lavalle Berkner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Burt Nypen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lundell (President) $0 $0 $0
Florence Holker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Pansch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendell Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Sandberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Lundberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Swigerd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$27,433
Expenses
$27,288
Net Income
$145
Net Assets
$65,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,078
95.1%
Program Services $836
3.0%
Investment Income $469
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $50
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,730
39.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,215
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $65,215

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,485
Expenses
$29,494
Net Income
-$1,009
Net Assets
$65,070
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,720
90.3%
Program Services $1,566
5.5%
Investment Income $899
3.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $300
1.1%
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 $9,620
32.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,070
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $65,070

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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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