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Simpson County Historical Society

  • Franklin, KY
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 1985
  • EIN: 61-1034069

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
$204k (2023)

Expenses
$185k (2023)

Total Assets
$628k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.45k (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
$204,061
Expenses
$185,098
Net Income
$18,963
Net Assets
$626,027
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,195
22.1%
Program Services $2,991
1.5%
Investment Income $586
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,391
0.7%
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 $102,180
55.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $628,472
Total Liabilities $2,445
Net Assets $626,027
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Billy Wilkerson (Librarian) $27,776 $0 $0
Ellen Smith (Assistant Secretary) $25,635 $0 $0
Kimberly Chastain (Treasurer) $13,388 $0 $0
James Henry Snider (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Mccutchen Jr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lissa Nix (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cowherd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Matthews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dale Mccreary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 9, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,797
Expenses
$171,042
Net Income
$51,755
Net Assets
$607,064
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,676
40.3%
Program Services $8,373
3.8%
Investment Income $365
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,000
0.4%
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 $84,374
49.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $609,288
Total Liabilities $2,224
Net Assets $607,064
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Smith (Assistant Secretary) $17,663 $0 $0
Kimberly Chastain (Treasurer) $15,186 $0 $0
James Henry Snider (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Mccutchen Jr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lissa Nix (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Lynn Scott (Librarian) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cowherd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Matthews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Summers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 25, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$311,218
Expenses
$154,672
Net Income
$156,546
Net Assets
$555,309
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,196
20.0%
Program Services $1,548
0.5%
Investment Income $247
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $350
0.1%
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 $82,055
53.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $562,107
Total Liabilities $6,798
Net Assets $555,309
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Smith (Assistant Secretary) $18,425 $0 $0
James Henry Snider (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Mccutchen Jr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Commie Jo Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lissa Nix (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Lynn Scott (Librarian) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cowherd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Tracy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 23, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,249
Expenses
$124,453
Net Income
$91,796
Net Assets
$374,332
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,179
13.0%
Program Services $1,330
0.6%
Investment Income $152
0.1%
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 $14,627
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,272
35.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $439,823
Total Liabilities $65,491
Net Assets $374,332
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Smith (Assistant Secretary) $11,517 $0 $0
Lissa Nix (Secretary) $3,110 $0 $0
James Henry Snider (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Mccutchen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Commie Jo Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Lynn Scott (Librarian) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cowherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,546
Expenses
$202,247
Net Income
-$4,701
Net Assets
$258,136
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,790
21.7%
Program Services $23,069
11.7%
Investment Income $384
0.2%
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 $33,173
16.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,598
40.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $260,900
Total Liabilities $2,764
Net Assets $258,136
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Smith (Assistant Secretary) $20,663 $0 $0
Lissa Nix (Secretary) $11,650 $0 $0
Rusty Tracy (Director) $860 $0 $0
James Henry Snider (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Mccutchen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Commie Jo Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Lynn Scott (Librarian) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Mccutchen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cowherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 23, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$246,008
Expenses
$198,020
Net Income
$47,988
Net Assets
$262,837
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,516
22.2%
Program Services $8,476
3.4%
Investment Income $797
0.3%
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 $23,686
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,771
46.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $265,367
Total Liabilities $2,530
Net Assets $262,837
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Smith (Secretary) $22,891 $0 $0
Lissa Nix (Asst. Secretary) $795 $0 $0
James Henry Snider (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Mccutchen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Commie Jo Hall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Lynn Scott (Librarian) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Mccutchen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Tracy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cowherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$168,210
Expenses
$211,561
Net Income
-$43,351
Net Assets
$214,849
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,943
5.9%
Program Services $1,392
0.8%
Investment Income $486
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $877
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $36,863
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $92,264
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $218,023
Total Liabilities $3,174
Net Assets $214,849
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Smith (Secretary) $22,415 $0 $0
Robert Creek (Asst. Secretary) $5,418 $0 $0
Rusty Tracy (Director) $5,160 $0 $0
Commie Jo Hall (Treasurer) $3,870 $0 $0
James Henry Snider (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Mccutchen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Lynn Scott (Librarian) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Mccutchen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cowherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$200,655
Expenses
$228,413
Net Income
-$27,758
Net Assets
$258,200
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,340
4.2%
Program Services $12,405
6.2%
Investment Income $294
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $768
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,544
22.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,013
36.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $261,140
Total Liabilities $2,940
Net Assets $258,200
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Smith (Secretary) $23,028 $0 $0
Commie Jo Hall (Treasurer) $11,910 $0 $0
Sarah Jo Cardwell (Business Manager) $8,500 $0 $0
Robert Creek (Asst. Secretary) $5,956 $0 $0
Rusty Tracy (Director) $2,150 $0 $0
James Henry Snider (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Mccutchen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Lynn Scott (Librarian) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Mccutchen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cowherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$177,513
Expenses
$347,173
Net Income
-$169,660
Net Assets
$285,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,003
2.3%
Program Services $18,402
10.4%
Investment Income $549
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$6
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,697
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,267
24.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $289,276
Total Liabilities $3,318
Net Assets $285,958
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Smith (Secretary) $24,888 $0 $0
Sarah Jo Cardwell (Business Manager) $20,400 $0 $0
Commie Jo Hall (Treasurer) $8,085 $0 $0
Robert Creek (Asst. Secretary) $4,324 $0 $0
James Henry Snider (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Mccutchen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Lynn Scott (Librarian) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Mccutchen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Tracy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cowherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$172,698
Expenses
$215,664
Net Income
-$42,966
Net Assets
$455,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,006
1.7%
Program Services $8,726
5.1%
Investment Income $869
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $604
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,071
21.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,423
35.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $458,668
Total Liabilities $3,050
Net Assets $455,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Jo Cardwell (Business Manager) $20,400 $0 $0
Ellen Smith (Secretary) $16,921 $0 $0
Commie Jo Hall (Treasurer) $9,750 $0 $0
James Henry Snider (President) $0 $0 $0
William R Harris (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jill Broderson (Asst. Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Lynn Scott (Librarian) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Mccutchen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Tracy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cowherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$140,138
Expenses
$190,044
Net Income
-$49,906
Net Assets
$498,584
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,017
2.2%
Program Services $10,784
7.7%
Investment Income $1,607
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $358
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $31,959
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $81,995
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $501,167
Total Liabilities $2,583
Net Assets $498,584

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$162,801
Expenses
$185,227
Net Income
-$22,426
Net Assets
$548,490
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,268
2.6%
Program Services $11,619
7.1%
Investment Income $2,144
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $61
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,445
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $87,071
47.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $550,766
Total Liabilities $2,276
Net Assets $548,490

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,928
Expenses
$209,453
Net Income
$60,475
Net Assets
$570,916
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,225
1.6%
Program Services $11,702
4.3%
Investment Income $2,923
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,359
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,563
43.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $573,525
Total Liabilities $2,609
Net Assets $570,916

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990

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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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990

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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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990

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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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990

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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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990

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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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990

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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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990

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

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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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990

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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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990

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