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High Plains Heritage Society

Dba High Plains Wstrn Heritage Cntr
  • Spearfish, SD
  • Tax-exempt since July 1975
  • EIN: 51-0142818

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
$276k (2024)

Expenses
$304k (2024)

Total Assets
$538k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$11.9k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

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 July
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$275,804
Expenses
$303,995
Net Income
-$28,191
Net Assets
$526,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $152,782
55.4%
Program Services $60,962
22.1%
Investment Income $188
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $570
0.2%
Net Fundraising $1,703
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $58,066
21.1%
Other Revenue $1,533
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,565
23.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $538,117
Total Liabilities $11,946
Net Assets $526,171
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karla Scovell (Executive Director) $68,805 $0 $0
Terry Matson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betty Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Byrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harvey Fitzgerald (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Doris Richter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Clarkson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 16, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$271,898
Expenses
$304,255
Net Income
-$32,357
Net Assets
$554,362
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $148,802
54.7%
Program Services $72,174
26.5%
Investment Income $167
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $400
0.1%
Net Fundraising $6,431
2.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $42,533
15.6%
Other Revenue $1,391
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,250
22.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $562,890
Total Liabilities $8,528
Net Assets $554,362
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karla Scovell (Executive Director) $68,381 $0 $0
Betty Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Matson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harvey Fitzgerald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (President) $0 $0 $0
Doris Richter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Clarkson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,937
Expenses
$300,224
Net Income
-$16,287
Net Assets
$586,719
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,402
64.6%
Program Services $81,350
28.7%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $300
0.1%
Net Fundraising -$4,993
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $23,048
8.1%
Other Revenue $823
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,187
20.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $607,136
Total Liabilities $20,417
Net Assets $586,719
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karla Scovell (Executive Director) $68,381 $0 $0
Betty Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Matson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Benning (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (President) $0 $0 $0
Doris Richter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Clarkson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$158,205
Expenses
$228,400
Net Income
-$70,195
Net Assets
$565,671
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,606
69.3%
Program Services $37,504
23.7%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,205
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,047
2.6%
Other Revenue $840
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,459
24.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $628,423
Total Liabilities $62,752
Net Assets $565,671
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karla Scovell (Executive Director) $56,459 $0 $0
Marguerite Klevin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Matson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Benning (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (President) $0 $0 $0
Doris Richter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Clarkson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$254,603
Expenses
$271,592
Net Income
-$16,989
Net Assets
$635,866
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $155,778
61.2%
Program Services $34,500
13.6%
Investment Income $63
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,100
0.4%
Net Fundraising $37,818
14.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $25,304
9.9%
Other Revenue $40
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,354
19.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $681,092
Total Liabilities $45,226
Net Assets $635,866
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karla Scovell (Executive Director) $53,354 $0 $0
Doris Richter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Clarkson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (President) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Manke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Matson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Benning (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$237,472
Expenses
$286,256
Net Income
-$48,784
Net Assets
$652,855
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,239
57.8%
Program Services $77,508
32.6%
Investment Income $106
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $400
0.2%
Net Fundraising $12,805
5.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,166
3.9%
Other Revenue $248
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,739
18.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,698
10.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $658,876
Total Liabilities $6,021
Net Assets $652,855
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karla Scovell (Executive Director) $51,739 $0 $0
Doris Richter (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Sec Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Clarkson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (President) $0 $0 $0
Terry Matson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Manke (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Martin (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Tom Matthews (Ex Offico) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 18, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$168,699
Expenses
$224,598
Net Income
-$55,899
Net Assets
$701,639
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $127,799
75.8%
Program Services $33,433
19.8%
Investment Income $126
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $350
0.2%
Net Fundraising -$7,180
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $14,171
8.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,881
21.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,956
16.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $711,341
Total Liabilities $9,702
Net Assets $701,639
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karla Scovell (Executive Director) $48,881 $0 $0
Doris Richter (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Sec Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Matthews (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
George Martin (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Jim Clarkson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (President) $0 $0 $0
Terry Matson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Manke (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$143,868
Expenses
$216,078
Net Income
-$72,210
Net Assets
$755,319
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $91,031
63.3%
Program Services $31,751
22.1%
Investment Income $8,694
6.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,650
1.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,742
7.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,000
20.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,088
13.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $794,470
Total Liabilities $39,151
Net Assets $755,319
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karla Scovell (Executive Director) $44,298 $0 $0
Doris Richter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Voorhees (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Christofferson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Sec Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Matthews (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Schmit (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Jim Clarkson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 16, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$128,651
Expenses
$191,722
Net Income
-$63,071
Net Assets
$828,312
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,457
63.3%
Program Services $31,262
24.3%
Investment Income $8,416
6.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $800
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,716
5.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,625
21.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,943
8.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $829,821
Total Liabilities $1,509
Net Assets $828,312
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris Richter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Voorhees (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Christofferson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Betty Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Matthews (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dough Schmit (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Karla Scovell (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$135,181
Expenses
$179,657
Net Income
-$44,476
Net Assets
$891,383
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,797
62.0%
Program Services $34,050
25.2%
Investment Income $8,380
6.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $750
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,204
6.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,000
19.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,491
9.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $895,752
Total Liabilities $4,369
Net Assets $891,383
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Margaret Ables (Executive Director) $35,000 $0 $0
Marguerite Kleven (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Voorhees (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Christofferson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Betty Olson (President) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Matthews (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$145,762
Expenses
$181,155
Net Income
-$35,393
Net Assets
$935,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,785
68.5%
Program Services $26,323
18.1%
Investment Income $7,848
5.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,415
1.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,391
7.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,376
8.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $950,680
Total Liabilities $14,821
Net Assets $935,859
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Margaret Ables (Executive Director) $35,000 $0 $0
Steve Sisk (President) $0 $0 $0
Marguerite Kleven (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Voorhees (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Christofferson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betty Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Aaker (Ex Offico/City Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Matthews (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$129,512
Expenses
$180,790
Net Income
-$51,278
Net Assets
$971,252
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,490
66.0%
Program Services $26,648
20.6%
Investment Income $7,396
5.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,609
2.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,369
4.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,448
8.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $973,785
Total Liabilities $2,533
Net Assets $971,252

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990
Filed on Jan. 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$128,389
Expenses
$185,017
Net Income
-$56,628
Net Assets
$1,022,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,934
63.8%
Program Services $26,313
20.5%
Investment Income $7,859
6.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,091
3.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,192
6.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,960
9.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,024,006
Total Liabilities $1,476
Net Assets $1,022,530

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2011

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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