Nonprofit · EIN 39-1228755
LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $430,470 | $473,437 | -$42,967 | $2,725,351 | $30,267 | $2,695,084 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $359,656 | $469,478 | -$109,822 | $2,720,589 | $8,991 | $2,711,598 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $267,590
- of which government grants
- $18,163
- Membership dues
- $18,191
- Program service revenue
- $74,198
- Investment income
- $18,007
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$24
- Net income from fundraising events
- $60,369
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,422
- Other revenue
- $70,675
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $43,116
- Other salaries and wages
- $148,757
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $208,676
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,160
- Accounting fees
- $11,438
- Occupancy
- $71,189
- Depreciation
- $64,794
- Program services (functional)
- $365,413
- Management and general (functional)
- $68,796
- Fundraising (functional)
- $39,228
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,720,589
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,725,351
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,267
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,695,084
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,389,362
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,040,735
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,654,349
- Gross receipts
- $637,385
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1898
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN MEYER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $43,115 |
| THOMAS BEHRENBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICHARD BREAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CANDACE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GREG CLARK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN DUDKIEWICZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| FRED HIXON GLORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHARLES HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BARB JANSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TRACY LITTLEJOHN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEAN LUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAUL MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT MULLEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BEHRENBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICHARD BREAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CANDACE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GREG CLARK | BOARD PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN DUDKIEWICZ | BOARD VICE-P Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| FRED HIXON GLORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHARLES HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARB JANSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARGARET LICHTER | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TRACY LITTLEJOHN | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JEAN LUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PAUL MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT MULLEN | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 145 WEST AVE S, LA CROSSE, WI 54601-4382
- In care of
- % BARB JANSSEN
- Signed the 990
- BARB JANSSEN, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 782-1980
- Website
- LCHSHISTORY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Scott Turnbull CPA LLC
Mission
LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY DISCOVERS, COLLECTS, PRESERVES AND SHARES THE HISTORY OF LA CROSSE COUNTY WISCONSIN
Program accomplishments
- LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAINTAINS AN ACTIVELY GROWING COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS RELATED TO LOCAL HISTORY. THE EXPANDING ONLINE VERION OF THE COLLECTIONS DATABASE CONTAINS PHOTOGRAPHS, RELEVANT TO HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION THAT IS READILY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS, RESEARCHERS, AND THE PUBLIC.Expenses $202,153
- LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OWNS AND MAINTAINS A HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM, THE HIXON HOUSE, FULLY FURNISHED WITH ORIGINAL ARTIFACTS. EDUCATIONAL TOURS ARE GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TO SCHOOL GROUPS.Expenses $112,271
- LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAINTAINS A PUBLIC HISTORY MUSEUM, THE LA CROSSE AREA HERITAGE CENTER, WITH ARTIFACTS AND DISPLAYS THAT TELL THE HISTORY OF LIFE IN THE REGIONS. EDUCATIONAL TOURS ARE GIVEN TO THE PURBLIC AND TO SCHOOL GROUPS.Expenses $50,989
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 | Not 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
- 39-1228755
- 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
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,725,351
- Income (IRS master file)
- $637,385
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $430,470 | $473,437 | $2,725,351 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $359,656 | $469,478 | $2,720,589 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $316,476 | $410,187 | $2,802,125 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 39-1228755).
Questions about LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 39-1228755.
- Is LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Are donations to LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LA CROSSE 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 LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,115 (MEGAN MEYER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $430,470, expenses of $473,437 and total assets of $2,725,351 at year end.
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