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Cherokee National Historical Society Inc

Organization summary

Organization summary might be incomplete or out of date

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

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
$954k (2020)

Expenses
$1.06M (2020)

Total Assets
$2.43M (2020)

Total Liabilities
$61.9k (2020)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2020

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.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$954,302
Expenses
$1,060,449
Net Income
-$106,147
Net Assets
$2,364,187
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $845,509
88.6%
Program Services $61,348
6.4%
Investment Income $15,511
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $23,494
2.5%
Net Inventory Sales $7,269
0.8%
Other Revenue $1,171
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $716,841
67.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,426,107
Total Liabilities $61,920
Net Assets $2,364,187
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill John Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jack Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steve Bolin (President) $0 $0 $0
Charles Chief Boyd (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cambiano (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
S Joe Crittenden (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patsy Edgar (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Halsey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betty Jo Hays (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Honor Keeler (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Meredith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Partain (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Winnie Guess Perdue (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Plumb (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Westbrook (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,445,097
Expenses
$1,489,680
Net Income
-$44,583
Net Assets
$2,393,016
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,190,400
82.4%
Program Services $210,469
14.6%
Investment Income $20,780
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,160
0.8%
Sales of Assets $10,346
0.7%
Net Inventory Sales -$8,157
Other Revenue $9,099
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $879,131
59.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,473,271
Total Liabilities $80,255
Net Assets $2,393,016
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill John Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jack Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steve Bolin (President) $0 $0 $0
Charles Chief Boyd (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cambiano (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
S Joe Crittenden (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patsy Edgar (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Halsey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betty Jo Hays (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Honor Keeler (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Meredith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Partain (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Winnie Guess Perdue (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Paul Westbrook (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,367,704
Expenses
$1,414,435
Net Income
-$46,731
Net Assets
$2,335,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,098,132
80.3%
Program Services $185,608
13.6%
Investment Income $15,650
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,992
1.5%
Sales of Assets $26,428
1.9%
Net Inventory Sales $17,421
1.3%
Other Revenue $4,473
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $787,965
55.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,419,101
Total Liabilities $83,884
Net Assets $2,335,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shane Jett (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Bolin (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cambiano (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Honor Keeler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill John Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jack Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Chief Boyd (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patsy Edgar (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
S Joe Crittenden (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Halsey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betty Jo Hays (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Lay (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Meredith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Winnie Guess Perdue (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Plumb (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Paul Westbrook (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,424,639
Expenses
$1,391,388
Net Income
$33,251
Net Assets
$2,450,663
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,164,393
81.7%
Program Services $184,499
13.0%
Investment Income $10,636
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,410
1.8%
Sales of Assets $29,024
2.0%
Net Inventory Sales -$3,321
Other Revenue $13,998
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $822,866
59.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,539,947
Total Liabilities $89,284
Net Assets $2,450,663
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Bolin (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jack Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill John Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Chief Boyd (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cambiano (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Patsy Edgar (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
S Joe Crittenden (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Halsey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betty Jo Hays (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shane Jett (President) $0 $0 $0
Honor Keeler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Lay (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Meredith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Winnie Guess Perdue (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Plumb (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Paul Westbrook (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,354,547
Expenses
$1,360,287
Net Income
-$5,740
Net Assets
$2,359,144
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,103,289
81.5%
Program Services $203,317
15.0%
Investment Income $8,761
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,750
2.1%
Sales of Assets $4,298
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales -$89
Other Revenue $6,221
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $772,083
56.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,453,464
Total Liabilities $94,320
Net Assets $2,359,144
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Bolin (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jack Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill John Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Chief Boyd (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cambiano (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Vivian Garner Cottrell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
S Joe Crittenden (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Halsey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betty Jo Hays (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shane Jett (President) $0 $0 $0
Honor Keeler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Lay (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Meredith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
W Neil Morton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Winnie Guess Perdue (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Plumb (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Paul Westbrook (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,397,439
Expenses
$1,456,114
Net Income
-$58,675
Net Assets
$2,406,073
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,170,982
83.8%
Program Services $180,160
12.9%
Investment Income $20,412
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,422
1.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$9,500
Other Revenue $14,963
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $736,842
50.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,501,044
Total Liabilities $94,971
Net Assets $2,406,073
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Meredith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steve Bolin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jack Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Adwon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
K S Bud Adams Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Chief Boyd (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill John Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Edgar (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
S Joe Crittenden (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betty Jo Hays (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Neil Morton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Winnie Guess Perdue (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Plumb (President) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Rohr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anna Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gelvin Stevenson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ross Swimmer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Paul Westbrook (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Busey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Mcalister (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Lay (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Less Hannah (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shane Jett (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,404,350
Expenses
$1,484,640
Net Income
-$80,290
Net Assets
$2,432,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,143,355
81.4%
Program Services $161,243
11.5%
Investment Income $64,065
4.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,775
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,679
1.0%
Other Revenue $12,233
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $730,324
49.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,556,073
Total Liabilities $124,010
Net Assets $2,432,063
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ellen Meredith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kelley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jack Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Adwon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
K S Bud Adams Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Chief Boyd (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill John Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Edgar (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
S Joe Crittenden (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betty Jo Hays (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Neil Morton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Winnie Guess Perdue (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Plumb (President) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Rohr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anna Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gelvin Stevenson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ross Swimmer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Paul Westbrook (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Sutor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Mcalister (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Lay (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Busey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Less Hannah (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shane Jett (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,164,071
Expenses
$1,154,265
Net Income
$9,806
Net Assets
$2,355,925
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $936,544
80.5%
Program Services $159,385
13.7%
Investment Income $20,895
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,140
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,244
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $18,096
1.6%
Other Revenue $16,767
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $543,123
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,452,169
Total Liabilities $96,244
Net Assets $2,355,925
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Mcalister (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Lay (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Busey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Less Hannah (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shane Jett (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Meredith (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kelley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Meredith A Frailey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jack Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Adwon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
K S Bud Adams Jr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Chief Boyd (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill John Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Edgar (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
S Joe Crittenden (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betty Jo Hays (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Neil Morton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Winnie Guess Perdue (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Plumb (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Rohr (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anna Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gelvin Stevenson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ross Swimmer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Paul Westbrook (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Sutor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,547,380
Expenses
$1,501,177
Net Income
$46,203
Net Assets
$2,225,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,277,353
82.5%
Program Services $145,856
9.4%
Investment Income $82,326
5.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,025
0.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $14,653
0.9%
Other Revenue $12,923
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $914,392
60.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,317,374
Total Liabilities $91,727
Net Assets $2,225,647

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,630,927
Expenses
$1,425,326
Net Income
$205,601
Net Assets
$1,943,555
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,422,563
87.2%
Program Services $146,716
9.0%
Investment Income -$5,765
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,385
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $51,284
3.1%
Other Revenue $8,744
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,008,681
70.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,041,953
Total Liabilities $98,398
Net Assets $1,943,555

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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.
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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