Nonprofit · EIN 39-1096279
WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · WAUPACA, WI 54981
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $188,182 | $94,288 | $93,894 | $686,684 | $0 | $686,684 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $66,228 | $57,020 | $9,208 | $592,790 | $0 | $592,790 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $116,407 | $75,105 | $41,302 | $583,582 | $0 | $583,582 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $179,836
- of which government grants
- $19,000
- Membership dues
- $3,520
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $175
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,171
- Other revenue
- $8,171
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $40,193
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $43,268
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,440
- Occupancy
- $8,894
- Program services (functional)
- $91,848
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,440
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $592,790
- Total assets, end of year
- $686,684
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $686,684
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $367,239
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $686,684
- Gross receipts
- $194,309
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY BEHRENDT | DIRECTOR Officer | 25 | $40,192 |
| JEFF WEASNER | MAINTENANCE Trustee or director | 2 | $1,792 |
| ASHLIE BUCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE KIRK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| RYAN DRAZKOWSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF JENSWOLD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| NANCY WEASNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TANYA GAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARGE WRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENNIS LEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KENT PEGORSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EMILY GLENN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BETTY STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY BEHRENDT | DIRECTOR Officer | 25 | $24,473 |
| JEFF WEASNER | MAINTENANCE Trustee or director | 2 | $1,572 |
| ASHLIE BUCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| RYAN DRAZKOWSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TANYA GAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN GODFREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF JENSWOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE KIRK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENNIS LEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KENT PEGORSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BETTY STEWART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| NANCY WEASNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARGE WRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY BEHRENDT | DIRECTOR Officer | 25 | $25,618 |
| TIM DRAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RYAN DRAZKOWSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN GODFREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF JENSWOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE KIRK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DENNIS LEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KENT PEGORSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BETTY STEWART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF WEASNER | MAINTENANCE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY WEASNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARGE WRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 321 S MAIN ST, WAUPACA, WI 54981-1745
- In care of
- % ROBERT KESSLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RYAN DRAZKOWSKI, 321 S MAIN ST, WAUPACA, WI 54981
- Signed the 990
- RYAN DRAZKOWSKI, TREASURER
- Phone
- (715) 256-9980
- Website
- WAUPACAHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JANSSEN ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE INC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE WAUPACA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF THE WAUPACA AREA AND TO SHARE THAT HISTORY WITH OTHERS. WE DO THIS THROUGH OUR LIBRARY AND ARTIFACT COLLECTIONS, SPECIAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, AND TOURS OF OUR FACILITIES THAT WE OFFER TO INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, FAMILIES AND STUDENTS. OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE WAUPACA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING OUR FOUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS. DEVELOPING AND OFFERING HISTORICAL PROGRAMS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. OFFERING TOURS OF OUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. CREATING ROTATING EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AT THE HOLLY HISTORY AND GENEALOGY CENTER. ACTIVELY COLLECTING AND CATALOGING HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS OF SIGNIFICANCE TO THE WAUPACA AREA. SUPPORTING GENEALOGICAL AND LOCAL HISTORICAL RESEARCH. SERVE AS A RESOURCE AND PARTNER FOR OUR COMMUNITY, LOCAL LEADERSHIP, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- THE MISSION OF THE WAUPACA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF THE WAUPACA AREA AND TO SHARE THAT HISTORY WITH OTHERS. WE DO THIS THROUGH OUR LIBRARY AND ARTIFACT COLLECTIONS, SPECIAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, AND TOURS OF OUR FACILITIES THAT WE OFFER TO INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, FAMILIES AND STUDENTS. OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE WAUPACA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING OUR FOUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS. DEVELOPING AND OFFERING HISTORICAL PROGRAMS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. OFFERING TOURS OF OUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. CREATING ROTATING EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AT THE HOLLY HISTORY AND GENEALOGY CENTER. ACTIVELY COLLECTING AND CATALOGING HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS OF SIGNIFICANCE TO THE WAUPACA AREA. SUPPORTING GENEALOGICAL AND LOCAL HISTORICAL RESEARCH. SERVE AS A RESOURCE AND PARTNER FOR OUR COMMUNITY, LOCAL LEADERSHIP, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $91,848
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1096279
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $686,684
- Income (IRS master file)
- $194,309
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $188,182 | $94,288 | $686,684 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $66,228 | $57,020 | $592,790 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $116,407 | $75,105 | $583,582 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $99,255 | $130,391 | $489,752 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 39-1096279).
Questions about WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC is 39-1096279.
- Is WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC 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 WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC 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 WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RYAN DRAZKOWSKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,192 (TRACY BEHRENDT, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WAUPACA HISTORIAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $188,182, expenses of $94,288 and total assets of $686,684 at year end.
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