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Bates 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
$40.1k (2023)

Expenses
$47.7k (2023)

Total Assets
$452k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.9k (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
$40,062
Expenses
$47,696
Net Income
-$7,634
Net Assets
$449,635
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,314
45.7%
Program Services $1,035
2.6%
Investment Income $3,837
9.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $14,116
35.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,760
6.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,221
27.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $451,530
Total Liabilities $1,895
Net Assets $449,635
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Ferguson (President) $0 $0 $0
Justin Moreland (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Alan Marr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christine Blue (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Maribeth Golladay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ridley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$41,185
Expenses
$53,673
Net Income
-$12,488
Net Assets
$457,271
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,557
49.9%
Program Services $756
1.8%
Investment Income $3,523
8.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $13,907
33.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,442
5.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,820
40.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $457,271
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $457,271
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Ferguson (President) $0 $0 $0
Justin Moreland (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Alan Marr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christine Blue (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Maribeth Golladay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ridley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$54,879
Expenses
$60,332
Net Income
-$5,453
Net Assets
$469,757
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,264
44.2%
Program Services $719
1.3%
Investment Income $3,376
6.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $26,520
48.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $25,981
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $471,546
Total Liabilities $1,789
Net Assets $469,757
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Gach (President) $0 $0 $0
Donna Gregory (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Doug White (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Bell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mallatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ferguson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ridley (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$39,330
Expenses
$54,318
Net Income
-$14,988
Net Assets
$475,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,559
52.3%
Program Services $2,620
6.7%
Investment Income $3,769
9.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $12,382
31.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $25,428
46.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $476,915
Total Liabilities $1,705
Net Assets $475,210
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Gach (President) $0 $0 $0
Donna Gregory (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Doug White (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Bell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mallatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ferguson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ridley (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$44,680
Expenses
$73,382
Net Income
-$28,702
Net Assets
$490,198
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,756
6.2%
Program Services $15,383
34.4%
Investment Income $5,793
13.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $20,748
46.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,898
58.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $491,227
Total Liabilities $1,029
Net Assets $490,198
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris Fuller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Gach (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Donna Gregory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Bell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hank Roberts (President) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Bise (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Doug White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$53,841
Expenses
$84,045
Net Income
-$30,204
Net Assets
$518,900
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,967
12.9%
Program Services $12,155
22.6%
Investment Income $7,490
13.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $27,229
50.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,866
53.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $519,949
Total Liabilities $1,049
Net Assets $518,900
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris Fuller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Gach (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Donna Gregory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Bell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hank Roberts (President) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Bise (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Doug White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$66,199
Expenses
$69,391
Net Income
-$3,192
Net Assets
$549,104
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,576
37.1%
Program Services $8,073
12.2%
Investment Income $8,265
12.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $23,555
35.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,730
2.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,631
61.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $550,507
Total Liabilities $1,403
Net Assets $549,104
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris Fuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bartlett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Gregory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Hines (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (President) $0 $0 $0
Hank Roberts (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Grainger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alan Mundey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Bise (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$39,200
Expenses
$67,276
Net Income
-$28,076
Net Assets
$552,296
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,624
32.2%
Program Services $7,543
19.2%
Investment Income $9,100
23.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $9,933
25.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,308
62.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $553,423
Total Liabilities $1,127
Net Assets $552,296
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris Fuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bartlett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Gregory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Hines (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (President) $0 $0 $0
Hank Roberts (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Grainger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alan Mundey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Bise (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$68,922
Expenses
$62,343
Net Income
$6,579
Net Assets
$580,372
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,226
54.0%
Program Services $8,390
12.2%
Investment Income $9,568
13.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $13,733
19.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,915
60.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $583,260
Total Liabilities $2,888
Net Assets $580,372
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris Fuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bartlett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Gregory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Hines (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (President) $0 $0 $0
Hank Roberts (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Grainger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alan Mundey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Bise (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$99,482
Expenses
$51,113
Net Income
$48,369
Net Assets
$573,793
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,071
66.4%
Program Services $7,427
7.5%
Investment Income $10,234
10.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $126
0.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $15,624
15.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,047
56.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $575,207
Total Liabilities $1,414
Net Assets $573,793
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris Fuller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bartlett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hank Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Hines (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ray (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Grainger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alan Mundey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Bise (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$32,707
Expenses
$43,717
Net Income
-$11,010
Net Assets
$849,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,098
52.3%
Program Services $1,070
3.3%
Investment Income $9,288
28.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,251
16.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,336
51.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $851,292
Total Liabilities $1,614
Net Assets $849,678
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doug West (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bartlett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hank Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Hines (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Fisher (President) $0 $0 $0
Stan Sechrest (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Grainger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alan Mundey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$30,935
Expenses
$44,625
Net Income
-$13,690
Net Assets
$861,481
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,699
41.1%
Program Services $1,430
4.6%
Investment Income $17,953
58.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,147
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $19,763
44.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $863,064
Total Liabilities $1,583
Net Assets $861,481

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$31,869
Expenses
$39,212
Net Income
-$7,343
Net Assets
$875,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,615
45.9%
Program Services $703
2.2%
Investment Income $18,911
59.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,360
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70
0.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,475
39.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $876,147
Total Liabilities $976
Net Assets $875,171

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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 Jan.
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.
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 Jan.
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 Jan.
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 Jan.
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 Jan.
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 Jan.
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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