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Dawson 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.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Historical Societies, Related Historical Activities (A82Z) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$211k (2023)

Expenses
$173k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.49M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$34k (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
$211,207
Expenses
$173,157
Net Income
$38,050
Net Assets
$1,458,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $172,785
81.8%
Program Services $33,069
15.7%
Investment Income $5,353
2.5%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,452
41.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,492,042
Total Liabilities $33,959
Net Assets $1,458,083
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darren Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Foster (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Don Batie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jan Wightman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Shail Kumar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donn Newquist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Gaudreault (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Beattie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Erwin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Brummet (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$187,444
Expenses
$170,097
Net Income
$17,347
Net Assets
$1,534,860
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,242
61.5%
Program Services $42,093
22.5%
Investment Income -$6,945
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $37,054
19.8%
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 $60,831
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,584,329
Total Liabilities $49,469
Net Assets $1,534,860
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Batie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Beattie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Foster (President) $0 $0 $0
Darren Hanson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shail Kumar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Litzenberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donn Newquist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Shubert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Wightman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$181,635
Expenses
$139,658
Net Income
$41,977
Net Assets
$1,517,513
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $111,352
61.3%
Program Services $10,862
6.0%
Investment Income $6,498
3.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $52,923
29.1%
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 $53,721
38.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,581,332
Total Liabilities $63,819
Net Assets $1,517,513
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Batie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Beattie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Foster (President) $0 $0 $0
Darren Hanson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shail Kumar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Litzenberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donn Newquist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Shubert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Wightman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$140,265
Expenses
$130,088
Net Income
$10,177
Net Assets
$1,475,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $133,311
95.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,274
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,680
1.2%
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 $52,140
40.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,551,971
Total Liabilities $76,435
Net Assets $1,475,536
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Keith Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Batie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Beattie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Foster (President) $0 $0 $0
Darren Hanson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shail Kumar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Litzenberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donn Newquist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Shubert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Wightman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$164,713
Expenses
$155,881
Net Income
$8,832
Net Assets
$1,465,359
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,598
84.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,160
4.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,955
11.5%
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 $46,157
29.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,554,959
Total Liabilities $89,600
Net Assets $1,465,359
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Courtney Anthony (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Don Batie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Beattie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Foster (President) $0 $0 $0
Pat Gaudreault (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shail Kumar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donn Newquist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Shubert (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jan Wightman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$90,456
Expenses
$134,368
Net Income
-$43,912
Net Assets
$1,456,446
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,029
86.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,421
13.7%
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 $59,326
44.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,559,567
Total Liabilities $103,121
Net Assets $1,456,446
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Foster (President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Shubert (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Don Batie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Anthony (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Donn Newquist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Wightman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shail Kumar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Gaudreault (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Beattie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$101,313
Expenses
$143,021
Net Income
-$41,708
Net Assets
$1,500,358
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,216
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,909
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 $49,988
35.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,615,486
Total Liabilities $115,128
Net Assets $1,500,358
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry Lashley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Wightman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donn Newquist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shail Kumar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Batie (President) $0 $0 $0
Pat Gaudreault (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Andres (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Anthony (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Nelson (Staff Assist) $0 $0 $0
Scott Foster (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$100,098
Expenses
$113,270
Net Income
-$13,172
Net Assets
$1,542,066
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,455
94.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,615
4.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,028
1.0%
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 $47,905
42.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,669,290
Total Liabilities $127,224
Net Assets $1,542,066

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$86,975
Expenses
$147,950
Net Income
-$60,975
Net Assets
$1,555,238
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $91,181
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income -$3,649
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$557
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 $49,523
33.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,692,836
Total Liabilities $137,598
Net Assets $1,555,238

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$101,708
Expenses
$107,268
Net Income
-$5,560
Net Assets
$1,616,213
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,683
88.2%
Program Services $2,685
2.6%
Investment Income $10,600
10.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,260
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $32,232
30.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,586
9.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,764,071
Total Liabilities $147,858
Net Assets $1,616,213
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Crystal Werger (Part Yr Ex D) $19,174 $0 $0
John Woodward (Part Yr Ex D) $13,058 $0 $0
Don Batie (President) $0 $0 $0
Janet Quitmeyer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Judy Andres (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Gaudreault (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shail Kumar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donn Newquist (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$145,794
Expenses
$104,058
Net Income
$41,736
Net Assets
$1,621,773
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,453
58.6%
Program Services $2,620
1.8%
Investment Income $11,631
8.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $50,911
34.9%
Net Inventory Sales -$4,821
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,000
33.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,112
5.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,782,142
Total Liabilities $160,369
Net Assets $1,621,773
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pat Gaudreault (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Wightman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Lashley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Olmstead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shail Kumar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bart Beattie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Batie (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Janet Quitmeyer (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Pepplitsch (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donn Newquist (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$73,752
Expenses
$107,519
Net Income
-$33,767
Net Assets
$1,580,037
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $53,169
72.1%
Program Services $2,603
3.5%
Investment Income $13,057
17.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,465
4.7%
Net Inventory Sales $1,458
2.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,833
25.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,690
9.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,788,180
Total Liabilities $208,143
Net Assets $1,580,037

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$95,584
Expenses
$102,226
Net Income
-$6,642
Net Assets
$1,613,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,235
79.8%
Program Services $2,328
2.4%
Investment Income $15,728
16.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,293
1.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,125
29.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,505
10.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,992,797
Total Liabilities $378,993
Net Assets $1,613,804

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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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