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Lowndes 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
$106k (2022)

Expenses
$140k (2022)

Total Assets
$6.46M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$0 (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
$106,205
Expenses
$140,304
Net Income
-$34,099
Net Assets
$6,462,426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,790
35.6%
Program Services $24,595
23.2%
Investment Income $24,885
23.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $18,935
17.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,000
34.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,904
7.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,462,426
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,462,426
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Young (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Martha N Gibson (2nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Sally S Kurrie (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
C E Hightower Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
T Davy Shelton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Redles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Evans (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schroer Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marvin T Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Thomas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Crowley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lilla Hart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Irwin (1st Vp) $0 $0 $0
John Bennett (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$71,436
Expenses
$138,907
Net Income
-$67,471
Net Assets
$4,716,817
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,126
67.4%
Program Services $23,300
32.6%
Investment Income $10
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 $48,000
34.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,377
14.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,716,817
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,716,817
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deceased (President) $0 $0 $0
Martha N Gibson (1st Vp) $0 $0 $0
Sally S Kurrie (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
C E Hightower Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
T Davy Shelton (2nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Redles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Evans (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schroer Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marvin T Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Thomas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Crowley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lilla Hart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Irwin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Bennett (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$101,011
Expenses
$139,188
Net Income
-$38,177
Net Assets
$4,784,288
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,051
35.7%
Program Services $22,640
22.4%
Investment Income $42,252
41.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $68
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,000
34.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,055
15.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,784,288
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,784,288
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrica T Giles (President) $0 $0 $0
Martha N Gibson (1st Vp) $0 $0 $0
Sally S Kurrie (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
C E Hightower Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
T Davy Shelton (2nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Redles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Evans (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schroer Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marvin T Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Thomas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Crowley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lilla Hart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Irwin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Bennett (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,032
Expenses
$135,508
Net Income
$80,524
Net Assets
$4,784,288
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,549
13.7%
Program Services $18,806
8.7%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $167,671
77.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,555
54.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,784,288
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,784,288
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrica T Giles (President) $0 $0 $0
Martha N Gibson (1st Vp) $0 $0 $0
Sally S Kurrie (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
C E Hightower Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
T Davy Shelton (2nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Redles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Evans (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schroer Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marvin T Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Thomas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Crowley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lilla Hart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Irwin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Bennett (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,530
Expenses
$140,607
Net Income
$73,923
Net Assets
$4,703,764
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,640
14.7%
Program Services $17,970
8.4%
Investment Income $164,601
76.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $319
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $76,563
54.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,703,764
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,703,764
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrica T Giles (President) $0 $0 $0
Martha N Gibson (1st Vp) $0 $0 $0
Sally S Kurrie (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Bennett (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
T Davy Shelton (2nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Redles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Evans (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schroer Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marvin T Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Thomas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Crowley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lilla Hart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Irwin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,701
Expenses
$136,425
Net Income
$109,276
Net Assets
$4,629,841
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,871
15.4%
Program Services $16,211
6.6%
Investment Income $191,619
78.0%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,933
55.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,629,841
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,629,841
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrica T Giles (President) $0 $0 $0
Martha N Gibson (1st Vp) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Tomberlin (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Bennett (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
T Davy Shelton (2nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Redles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Evans (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schroer Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marvin T Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sally S Kurrie (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
L Thomas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Crowley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lilla Hart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Erwin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$188,441
Expenses
$160,694
Net Income
$27,747
Net Assets
$4,520,565
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,020
18.6%
Program Services $14,798
7.9%
Investment Income $142,565
75.7%
Bond Proceeds $379
0.2%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$4,321
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,990
49.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,520,565
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,520,565
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrica T Giles (President) $0 $0 $0
Martha N Gibson (1st Vp) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Tomberlin (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Bennett (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
T Davy Shelton (2nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Redles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Evans (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schroer Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marvin T Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sally S Kurrie (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
L Thomas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Crowley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lilla Hart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Erwin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$208,696
Expenses
$133,518
Net Income
$75,178
Net Assets
$4,477,357
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,295
18.8%
Program Services $14,720
7.1%
Investment Income $154,681
74.1%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,407
50.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,477,357
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,477,357
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrica T Giles (President) $0 $0 $0
Martha N Gibson (1st Vp) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Tomberlin (Recording Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Bennett (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
T Davy Shelton (2nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Redles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Evans (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schroer Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marvin T Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sally S Kurrie (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
L Thomas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Crowley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lilla Hart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Erwin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$645,100
Expenses
$125,906
Net Income
$519,194
Net Assets
$4,471,439
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,530
7.4%
Program Services $13,245
2.1%
Investment Income $86,790
13.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $497,535
77.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,165
51.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,471,439
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,471,439
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie B Smith (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Martha N Gibson (1st Vp) $0 $0 $0
Anita H Shelton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Tomberlin (Recording Sec) $0 $0 $0
Chris Meyers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
H Lamar Cole (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Redden P Hart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Beulah Hennly (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Mc Ree (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Harold M Bennett (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Julia Lumsdem (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mc Key Thomas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Evans (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schroer Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Redles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Loyce Turner (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Sorenson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patricia T Giles (President) $0 $0 $0
John Bennett (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
T Davy Shelton (2nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Edwina R Smotherman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marvin T Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$140,971
Expenses
$125,599
Net Income
$15,372
Net Assets
$3,952,245
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,965
23.4%
Program Services $14,193
10.1%
Investment Income $93,813
66.5%
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 $73,726
58.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,952,245
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,952,245
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie B Smith (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Martha N Gibson (1st Vp) $0 $0 $0
Anita H Shelton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Tomberlin (Recording Sec) $0 $0 $0
Chris Meyers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
H Lamar Cole (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Redden P Hart (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Beulah Hennly (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Mc Ree (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Harold M Bennett (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Julia Lumsdem (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mc Key Thomas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Evans (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schroer Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Redles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Loyce Turner (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Sorenson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patricia T Giles (President) $0 $0 $0
John Bennett (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
T Davy Shelton (2nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Edwina R Smotherman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marvin T Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$135,391
Expenses
$115,410
Net Income
$19,981
Net Assets
$3,936,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,195
23.8%
Program Services $13,050
9.6%
Investment Income $88,907
65.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,239
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,751
58.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,936,873
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,936,873

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$163,303
Expenses
$137,785
Net Income
$25,518
Net Assets
$3,916,892
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,884
25.6%
Program Services $12,445
7.6%
Investment Income $109,987
67.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,013
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,815
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,916,892
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,916,892

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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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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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