Wessels Living History Farm is located in York, NE. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wessels Living History Farm employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wessels Living History Farm 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 12/2021, Wessels Living History Farm generated $173.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $175.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE VIRTUAL AND ON-SITE LIVING HISTORY FARM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE ON-SITE LIVING HISTORY FARM AND VIRTUAL LIVING HISTORY WEBSITE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Beck President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stan Schulz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Quick Board Member | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Cathy Jaeger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lesley Robinson Director | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Lyle Rathje Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,730 |
Fundraising events | $1,112 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $33,521 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $115,722 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $154,085 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,212 |
Investment income | $28 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,650 |
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 | $4,338 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $173,595 |
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 | $61,300 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,989 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,923 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,058 |
Office expenses | $3,890 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,431 |
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 | $19,013 |
Insurance | $4,638 |
All other expenses | $3,221 |
Total functional expenses | $174,990 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,487 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,852 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $589,287 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $648,626 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $962 |
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 | $962 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $647,664 |
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 | $648,626 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Wessels Living History Farm has recieved totaling $88,597.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
York Community Foundation York, NE PURPOSE: OPER/BUILDING | $58,512 |
Victor E & Rosa M Blum Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION | $30,000 |
Larry And Maggie Kopsa Charitable Foundation York, NE PURPOSE: PROMOTE COMMUNITY | $65 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20 |
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