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Tacoma 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
$159k (2022)

Expenses
$210k (2022)

Total Assets
$183k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$20.3k (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 990-EZ
Revenue
$158,976
Expenses
$209,603
Net Income
-$50,627
Net Assets
$162,507
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,806
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $827
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$8,657
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,833
Total Liabilities $20,326
Net Assets $162,507
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0
Nan Peel (Board Member) $0 $0
Doug Andreassen (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Debbie Winskill (Board Member) $0 $0
Andrew Kouklis (Treasurer) $0 $0
Genie Jefferson Moss (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Patsy Surh O'connell (Board Member) $0 $0
Elaine Hilton (Board Member) $0 $0
James Catalinich (President) $0 $0
Brian Skiffington (Board Member) $0 $0
Sherilla Bivens Henderson (Secretary) $0 $0
Kim Mcdowell (Board Member) $0 $0
Brian Ebersole (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$164,276
Expenses
$185,868
Net Income
-$21,592
Net Assets
$213,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $162,252
98.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $35
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,989
1.2%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,055
Total Liabilities $19,921
Net Assets $213,134
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William H Baarsma (President) $0 $0
John Washington (Board Member) $0 $0
Dale R Wirsing (Vice President) $0 $0
Doug Andreassen (Board Member) $0 $0
Andrew Kouklis (Treasurer) $0 $0
Genie Jefferson Moss (Board Member) $0 $0
Nan Peele (Board Member) $0 $0
Gary Pedersen (Board Member) $0 $0
Elaine Hilton (Board Member) $0 $0
James Catalinich (Board Member) $0 $0
Brian Skiffington (Board Member) $0 $0
Sherilla Bivens Henderson (Board Member) $0 $0
Kim Mcdowell (Secretary) $0 $0
Brian Ebersole (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$165,411
Expenses
$172,037
Net Income
-$6,626
Net Assets
$234,726
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,654
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $62
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,305
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $256,243
Total Liabilities $21,517
Net Assets $234,726
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William H Baarsma (President) $0 $0
John Washington (Board Member) $0 $0
Dale R Wirsing (Vice President) $0 $0
Doug Andreassen (Board Member) $0 $0
Andrew Kouklis (Treasurer) $0 $0
Genie Jefferson Moss (Board Member) $0 $0
Nan Peele (Board Member) $0 $0
Gary Pedersen (Board Member) $0 $0
Owen Atkins (Board Member) $0 $0
James Catalinich (Board Member) $0 $0
Brian Skiffington (Board Member) $0 $0
Sherilla Bivens Henderson (Board Member) $0 $0
Kellie Bennett (Board Member) $0 $0
Kim Mcdowell (Secretary) $0 $0
Brian Ebersole (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$208,877
Expenses
$163,330
Net Income
$45,547
Net Assets
$241,352
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $201,196
96.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $377
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $7,304
3.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,655
35.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $274,131
Total Liabilities $32,779
Net Assets $241,352
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William H Baarsma (President) $0 $0 $0
John Washington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dale R Wirsing (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Buchanan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Kouklis (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Genie Jefferson Moss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Freedman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Owen Atkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holland Cohen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Skiffington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kellie Bennett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim Mcdowell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Winskill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$196,888
Expenses
$172,584
Net Income
$24,304
Net Assets
$195,805
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $193,803
98.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $161
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,924
1.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,670
30.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,717
Total Liabilities $30,912
Net Assets $195,805
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William H Baarsma (President) $0 $0 $0
John Washington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dale R Wirsing (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Buchanan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Freedman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Genie Jefferson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Kouklis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Owen Atkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holland Cohen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Skiffington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kellie Bennett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim Mcdowell (Board Members) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Winskill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$209,967
Expenses
$195,388
Net Income
$14,579
Net Assets
$171,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $195,681
93.2%
Program Services $6,233
3.0%
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,004
3.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,354
26.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $199,435
Total Liabilities $27,934
Net Assets $171,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William H Baarsma (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeanie Fisher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dale R Wirsing (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Buchanan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Freedman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Holmgren (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Kouklis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Owen Atkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holland Cohen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Skiffington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kellie Bennett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim Mcdowell (Board Members) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Winskill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$167,849
Expenses
$147,214
Net Income
$20,635
Net Assets
$156,922
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $159,876
95.2%
Program Services $2,330
1.4%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,612
3.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $211,296
Total Liabilities $54,374
Net Assets $156,922
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William H Baarsma (President) $0 $0
Jeanie Fisher (Secretary) $0 $0
Dale R Wirsing (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Buchanan (Board Member) $0 $0
Deb Freedman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Patricia Holmgren (Board Member) $0 $0
Andrew Kouklis (Board Member) $0 $0
Rusty Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Owen Atkins (Board Member) $0 $0
Holland Cohen (Board Member) $0 $0
Brian Skiffington (Board Member) $0 $0
Kellie Bennett (Board Member) $0 $0
Kim Mcdowell (Board Members) $0 $0
Debbie Winskill (Board Member) $0 $0
Heather Straub (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$104,747
Expenses
$91,921
Net Income
$12,826
Net Assets
$136,287
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,212
95.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,507
4.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $174,718
Total Liabilities $38,431
Net Assets $136,287
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William H Baarsma (President) $0 $0
Jean E Fisher (Secretary) $0 $0
Dale R Wirsing (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Buchanan (Board Member) $0 $0
Deb Freedman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Patricia Holmgren (Board Member) $0 $0
Andrew Kouklis (Board Member) $0 $0
Rusty Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Owen Atkins (Board Member) $0 $0
Holland Cohen (Board Member) $0 $0
Brian Skiffington (Board Member) $0 $0
Andy Leneweaver (Board Member) $0 $0
Kellie Bennett (Board Member) $0 $0
Kim Mcdowell (Board Members) $0 $0
Debbie Winskill (Board Member) $0 $0
Heather Straub (Board Member) $0 $0
Charlotte Medlock (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$101,703
Expenses
$84,498
Net Income
$17,205
Net Assets
$123,461
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,520
95.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,172
4.1%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,465
Total Liabilities $12,004
Net Assets $123,461
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William H Baarsma (President) $0 $0
Jean E Fisher (Secretary) $0 $0
Dale R Wirsing (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Buchanan (Board Member) $0 $0
Deb Freedman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Heather Straub (Board Member) $0 $0
Andrew Kouklis (Board Member) $0 $0
Rusty Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Owen Atkins (Board Member) $0 $0
Holland Cohen (Board Member) $0 $0
Brian Skiffington (Board Member) $0 $0
Andy Leneweaver (Board Member) $0 $0
Kellie Bennett (Board Member) $0 $0
Debbie Winskill (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$70,168
Expenses
$64,649
Net Income
$5,519
Net Assets
$97,657
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,129
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$9,973
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,825
Total Liabilities $4,168
Net Assets $97,657
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bill Baarsma (President) $0 $0
Jeanie Fisher (Secretary) $0 $0
Dale Wirsing (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Buchanan (Board Member) $0 $0
Deb Freedman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Heather Straub (Board Member) $0 $0
Andrew Kouklis (Board Member) $0 $0
Rusty Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Owen Atkins (Board Member) $0 $0
Holland Cohen (Board Member) $0 $0
Jd Elquist (Board Member) $0 $0
Andy Leneweaver (Board Member) $0 $0
Darlyn Reiter (Board Member) $0 $0
Debbie Winskill (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$66,018
Expenses
$49,315
Net Income
$16,703
Net Assets
$94,324
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,415
96.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,579
3.9%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,324
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $94,324

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$48,617
Expenses
$41,497
Net Income
$7,120
Net Assets
$76,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,698
11.7%
Program Services $34,493
70.9%
Investment Income $130
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,531
3.1%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,001
Total Liabilities $10,977
Net Assets $76,024

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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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