Benton County Historical Society is located in Sauk Rapids, MN. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Benton County Historical Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Benton County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Benton County Historical Society generated $29.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $91.5k during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SOCIETY PROVIDES EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING, RESEARCHING AND DISPLAYING HISTORICAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE SOCIETY PROVIDES EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING AND RESEARCHING HISTORICAL RECORDS, INFORMATION AND DISPLAYS AND PRESENTATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ernie Wollak President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Renee Kampa Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mark Ebnet Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Pat Gerchy Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,702 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,702 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,679 |
Investment income | $9,982 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,200 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $29,466 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $39,992 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,854 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,831 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,231 |
Insurance | $2,878 |
All other expenses | $4,423 |
Total functional expenses | $91,474 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,808 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,270 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,739 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $758,243 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,213,063 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $40,719 |
Total assets | $2,018,842 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,926 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,926 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,016,916 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,018,842 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Benton County Historical Society has recieved totaling $5.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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