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Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center

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
$884k (2022)

Expenses
$812k (2022)

Total Assets
$3.87M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$1.38M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$884,484
Expenses
$812,188
Net Income
$72,296
Net Assets
$2,494,454
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $612,353
69.2%
Program Services $154,131
17.4%
Investment Income $463
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,714
2.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $87,532
9.9%
Other Revenue $7,291
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,104
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $139,732
17.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,871,332
Total Liabilities $1,376,878
Net Assets $2,494,454
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kirsten Parker (Exec Director) $53,104 $0 $0
Lisa Burke (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Nate Hammond (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Layne Groseth (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Brad Garrick (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Kaite Franzen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cassie Condon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cody Odell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Steele (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Malmkar (President) $0 $0 $0
Anna Stacy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$941,017
Expenses
$708,073
Net Income
$232,944
Net Assets
$2,421,482
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $612,334
65.1%
Program Services $182,791
19.4%
Investment Income $3,386
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21,054
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $114,310
12.1%
Other Revenue $7,142
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $198,925
28.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,004,214
Total Liabilities $1,582,732
Net Assets $2,421,482
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kirsten Parker (Exec Director) $54,722 $0 $0
Brad Garrick (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Burke (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Dr Todd Hlavaty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Layne Groseth (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
John Guethlein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Foran (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cody Odell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cassie Condon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nate Hammond (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Kaite Franzen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Steele (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anna Stacy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Malmkar (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$527,710
Expenses
$578,136
Net Income
-$50,426
Net Assets
$2,188,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $377,981
71.6%
Program Services $79,620
15.1%
Investment Income $6,063
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $986
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $60,822
11.5%
Other Revenue $2,238
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,394
9.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,141
14.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,004,571
Total Liabilities $1,816,033
Net Assets $2,188,538
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kirsten Parker (Exec Director) $52,394 $0 $0
Anna Stacy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Burke (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Jim Backenstose (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
John Guethlein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Foran (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Kibbon (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Cassie Condon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Steele (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Priest (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Malmkar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Todd Hlavaty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Kruse (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$755,707
Expenses
$682,908
Net Income
$72,799
Net Assets
$2,238,813
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $473,215
62.6%
Program Services $154,000
20.4%
Investment Income $6,701
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,319
1.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $106,910
14.1%
Other Revenue $5,562
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,267
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,825
11.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,235,731
Total Liabilities $1,996,918
Net Assets $2,238,813
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Priest (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Steele (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ty Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Everett (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hawks (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Burke (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Anna Stacy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Nisley (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Tim Malmkar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Kruse (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Todd Hlavaty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirsten Parker (Exec Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$773,034
Expenses
$748,751
Net Income
$24,283
Net Assets
$2,157,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $503,914
65.2%
Program Services $146,048
18.9%
Investment Income $5,087
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,476
1.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $104,414
13.5%
Other Revenue $3,095
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,081
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,115
12.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,341,335
Total Liabilities $2,183,526
Net Assets $2,157,809
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Priest (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Steele (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ty Lucas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Everett (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hawks (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Burke (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Anna Stacy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Nisley (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Tim Malmkar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Kruse (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Todd Hlavaty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirsten Parker (Exec Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$758,153
Expenses
$727,193
Net Income
$30,960
Net Assets
$2,132,205
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $469,630
61.9%
Program Services $153,671
20.3%
Investment Income $2,448
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21,669
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $105,649
13.9%
Other Revenue $5,086
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,990
6.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,440
12.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,487,141
Total Liabilities $2,354,936
Net Assets $2,132,205
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Priest (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Steele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ty Lucas (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Shepherd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Kruse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hawks (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Burke (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Anna Stacy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Nisley (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Tim Malmkar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Blank (President) $0 $0 $0
Kirsten Parker (Exec Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$797,091
Expenses
$795,999
Net Income
$1,092
Net Assets
$2,101,245
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $521,111
65.4%
Program Services $138,871
17.4%
Investment Income $663
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,140
3.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $105,332
13.2%
Other Revenue $4,974
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,587
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,984
10.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,643,191
Total Liabilities $2,541,946
Net Assets $2,101,245
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kirsten Parker (Exec Director) $44,587 $0 $0
Jennifer Priest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ty Lucas (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Mauk (President) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Shepherd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jeanie Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Kruse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hawks (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Dan Blank (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Burke (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Scott Odle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Nisley (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Dalene Skates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$778,894
Expenses
$755,424
Net Income
$23,470
Net Assets
$2,100,154
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $531,179
68.2%
Program Services $133,847
17.2%
Investment Income $136
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,333
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $101,389
13.0%
Other Revenue $6,010
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,853
5.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,955
11.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,832,698
Total Liabilities $2,732,544
Net Assets $2,100,154
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kirsten Parker (Exec Director) $42,853 $0 $0
Jennifer Priest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ty Lucas (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Mauk (President) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Shepherd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jeanie Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Kruse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hawks (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Dan Blank (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Burke (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Scott Odle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Nisley (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Dalene Skates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$703,841
Expenses
$707,612
Net Income
-$3,771
Net Assets
$2,076,684
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $481,844
68.5%
Program Services $139,476
19.8%
Investment Income $345
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,140
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $85,610
12.2%
Other Revenue $3,706
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,656
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $93,347
13.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,945,261
Total Liabilities $2,868,577
Net Assets $2,076,684
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kirsten Parker (Exec Director) $41,656 $0 $0
Jill Bazzell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ty Lucas (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Mauk (President) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Shepherd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jeanie Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hawks (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Baumann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Burke (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Scott Odle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Nisley (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Dalene Skates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$696,215
Expenses
$754,951
Net Income
-$58,736
Net Assets
$2,080,456
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $443,741
63.7%
Program Services $146,732
21.1%
Investment Income $404
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,272
3.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $79,621
11.4%
Other Revenue $3,445
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,961
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,226
10.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,093,805
Total Liabilities $3,013,349
Net Assets $2,080,456
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joann Hoatson (Executive Director) $41,896 $0 $0
Kirsten Parker (Exec Director) $3,065 $0 $0
Jill Bazzell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ty Lucas (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Mauk (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Shepherd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jeanie Gilbert (President) $0 $0 $0
Don Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hawks (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Baumann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Burke (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0
Scott Odle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Mcnea (Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$660,769
Expenses
$820,304
Net Income
-$159,535
Net Assets
$2,139,192
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $428,005
64.8%
Program Services $154,746
23.4%
Investment Income $734
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,906
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $64,468
9.8%
Other Revenue $9,910
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,260
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,233
9.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,308,191
Total Liabilities $3,168,999
Net Assets $2,139,192

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$626,743
Expenses
$857,080
Net Income
-$230,337
Net Assets
$2,298,726
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $406,740
64.9%
Program Services $146,248
23.3%
Investment Income $2,021
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,100
0.2%
Net Fundraising $321
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $66,470
10.6%
Other Revenue $3,843
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,009
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,674
7.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,649,773
Total Liabilities $3,351,047
Net Assets $2,298,726

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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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