Nonprofit · EIN 34-6573633
DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $121,981 | $106,223 | $15,758 | $280,679 | – | $280,679 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $141,117 | $73,117 | $68,000 | $264,921 | – | $264,921 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $88,371 | $54,082 | $34,289 | $196,921 | – | $196,921 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $83,098
- Membership dues
- $3,618
- Program service revenue
- $13,449
- Investment income
- $11,669
- Net income from fundraising events
- $191
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $9,657
- Other revenue
- $299
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,885
- Occupancy
- $78,003
- Printing, publications and postage
- $4,591
- Other expenses
- $21,744
- Program services (functional)
- $16,538
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $264,921
- Total assets, end of year
- $280,679
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $280,679
- Cash, savings and investments
- $280,679
- Gross receipts
- $131,292
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOYLE SOLETHER | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| TOM BIDLACK | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| TIM FREDERICK | TREASURER | 16 | $0 |
| CHERYL DANIEL | SECRETARY | 8 | $0 |
| DENNIS DIETRICH | TRUSTEE | 8 | $0 |
| DAVE KIEFER | TRUSTEE | 8 | $0 |
| RANDY FRUTH | TRUSTEE | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOYLE SOLETHER | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| TOM BIDLACK | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| TIM FREDERICK | TREASURER | 24 | $0 |
| CHERYL DANIEL | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| DENNIS DIETRICH | TRUSTEE | 8 | $0 |
| DAVE KIEFER | TRUSTEE | 8 | $0 |
| RANDY FRUTH | TRUSTEE | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOYLE SOLETHER | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| TOM BIDLACK | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| TIM FREDERICK | TREASURER | 16 | $0 |
| CHERYL DANIEL | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| DENNIS DIETRICH | TRUSTEE | 8 | $0 |
| DAVE KIEFER | TRUSTEE | 8 | $0 |
| PAT WISE | TRUSTEE | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 801, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-0801
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 801, Defiance OH 43512
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Foyle Solether, 7458 Christy Road, Defiance OH 43512
- Signed the 990-EZ
- TIM FREDRICK, TREASURER
- Phone
- (260) 316-0169
- Website
- auglaizevillage.com
- Return prepared by
- SRI TAX AND ACCOUNTING
Mission
TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Program accomplishments
- SETTLERS ENCAMPMENT & HISTORICAL TIMELINE EVENT. WE HAD300 STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOL DAY PLUS 600 GENERAL PUBLIC. WEPROVIDED INSIGHT FROM 1763-1945 REV WAR, CIVIL WAR & WW2.Expenses $2,392
- JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL.PRESENTED HISTORICAL WAYS OFMAKING SORGHUM MOLLASES, APPLE CIDER, SAWING LUMBER & ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULLS. ATTENDANCE 1500Expenses $12,456
- MOTORAMA PRESENTED HISTORY OF AUTOMOBILES PLUS ANYTHINGMOTORIZED. WE HAD 450 IN ATTENDANCEExpenses $1,690
- MOTORAMA AND DISPLAYS OF HISTORICAL MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT 125 ATTENDEDWWII REENACTMENT: HISTORICAL PRESENTATION OF LIFE AS A SOLDIER INCLUDING U.S. SOLDIERS, GERMAN, ITALIAN, AND BRITISH. DEMONSTTRATING TACTICAL SKIRMISH. 250 ATTENDEDFIBERPALOOZA SHOW DEMONSTRATING HISTORICAL METHODS FOR THE USE OF VARIOUS FIBERS INCLUDING THE PROCESSING OF FLAX TO SPIN THREAD, WEAVING AND QUILTING.NEW ATTENDEES 91 AND MEMBERS ATTENDING 60.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-6573633
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $280,679
- Income (IRS master file)
- $131,292
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $121,981 | $106,223 | $280,679 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $141,117 | $73,117 | $264,921 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $88,371 | $54,082 | $196,921 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Foyle Solether | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Tricia Sanford-Speiser | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Tricia E Speiser | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-6573633).
Questions about DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 34-6573633.
- Is DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Foyle Solether.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DEFIANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $121,981, expenses of $106,223 and total assets of $280,679 at year end.
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