Nonprofit · EIN 39-1319203
MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · MERRILL, WI 54452
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $43,531 | $115,160 | -$71,629 | $2,378,793 | $44,772 | $2,334,021 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $194,284 | $161,015 | $33,269 | $2,444,491 | $44,763 | $2,399,728 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $87,713 | $94,515 | -$6,802 | $2,408,111 | $44,669 | $2,363,442 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $27,377
- Membership dues
- $4,671
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,326
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,385
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,315
- Other revenue
- $13,828
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,354
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $67,974
- Program services (functional)
- $115,160
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,444,491
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,378,793
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $44,772
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,334,021
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,063,930
- Publicly traded securities
- $59,337
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,334,021
- Gross receipts
- $44,396
- Employees
- 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE KOLASINSKI | President Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WECKWERTH | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID JOHNSON | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BURG | Treasurer Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TOM HAYDEN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MALM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MCCRANK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DICK BAUMGART | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER KRETSCHMER | SECOND VICE PRE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE RAVN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN SCHWARTZMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN HANSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY WALLACE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEATRICE LEBAL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE KOLASINSKI | President Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WECKWERTH | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID JOHNSON | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BURG | Treasurer Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TOM HAYDEN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MALM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WECKWORTH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DICK BAUMGART | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER KRETSCHMER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE RAVN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN SCHWARTZMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE TORKELSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY WALLACE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEATRICE LEBAL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSALYN PONKO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE KOLASINSKI | President Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WECKWERTH | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID JOHNSON | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BURG | Treasurer Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TOM HAYDEN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MALM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WECHWORTH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DICK BAUMGART | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER KRETSCHMER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE RAVN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN SCHWARTZMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE TORKELSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY WALLACE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEATRICE LEBAL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSALYN PONKO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 E 3RD ST, MERRILL, WI 54452-2321
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PATRICIA BURG, 100 E 3RD ST, MERRILL, WI 54452
- Signed the 990
- PATRICIA BURG, Treasurer
- Phone
- (715) 536-5652
- Return prepared by
- Richard A Mamer CPA SC
Mission
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT MERRILL AREA SITES AND HERITAGE. ADDITIONALLY, TO PROVIDE A FACILITY TO HOUSE DISPLAYS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- THE MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAKES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING EDUCATIONAL ARTIFACTS AND DOCUMENTS FROM THE AREAS PAST. IT HAS COLLECTED AND PRESERVED THOSE ARTIFACTS AND SPONSORS HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS.Expenses $115,160
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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
- 39-1319203
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,378,793
- Income (IRS master file)
- $44,396
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $43,531 | $115,160 | $2,378,793 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $194,284 | $161,015 | $2,444,491 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $87,713 | $94,515 | $2,408,111 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $139,137 | $119,021 | $2,418,067 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 39-1319203).
Questions about MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 39-1319203.
- Is MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of MERRILL HISTORICAL 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 MERRILL HISTORICAL 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 MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PATRICIA BURG.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $43,531, expenses of $115,160 and total assets of $2,378,793 at year end.
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