Nonprofit · EIN 39-1637046
OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · OREGON, WI 53575
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $15,549 | $15,186 | $363 | $384,795 | $3,223 | $381,572 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $19,937 | $16,818 | $3,119 | $308,598 | $2,660 | $305,938 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $16,780 | $16,890 | -$110 | $303,282 | $463 | $302,819 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,348
- Program service revenue
- $2,796
- Investment income
- $6,189
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $216
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $645
- Occupancy
- $9,760
- Other expenses
- $4,781
- Program services (functional)
- $12,138
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $308,598
- Total assets, end of year
- $384,795
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,223
- Net assets, end of year
- $381,572
- Cash, savings and investments
- $169,876
- Land and buildings
- $139,560
- Gross receipts
- $15,549
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER YOUNG | PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER | 8 | $0 |
| KERMIT TRASKA | VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| KARA RIPLEY | SECRETARY, BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| LUKE HEIAR | TREASURER, BOARD MEMBER | 8 | $0 |
| DEANNA FISCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JOANN SWENSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN RICHARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| MARY DAVIDSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER YOUNG | PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER | 8 | $0 |
| KERMIT TRASKA | VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| KARA RIPLEY | SECRETARY, BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| LUKE HEIAR | TREASURER, BOARD MEMBER | 8 | $0 |
| JON BLANCHARD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| DEANNA FISCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JOANN SWENSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BOB BLOCK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL OLSEN | PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER | 8 | $0 |
| JOANN SWENSON | VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| MARY NORWELL | SECRETARY, BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| LUKE HEIAR | TREASURER, BOARD MEMBER | 8 | $0 |
| DEANNA FISCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BOB BLOCK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| GERARD PEHLER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| KERMIT TRASKA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| KARA RIPLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 159 W LINCOLN ST, OREGON, WI 53575-1138
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO Box 262, Oregon WI 53575
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- David Gasner, 953 Wesley Road, Oregon WI 53575
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LUKE HEIAR, TREASURER
- Phone
- (608) 835-8961
- Return prepared by
- A & G Accounting Services LLC
Mission
HISTORICAL EDUCATION
Program accomplishments
- TO PRESERVE, ADVANCE AND DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY OF THE OREGON AREA.Expenses $659
- THE SOCIETY OPERATES A HISTORICAL MUSEUM LOCATED IN OREGON, WI IN WHICH MEMORABILIA FROM THE PAST ARE DISPLAYED. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON A REGULAR WEEKLY BASIS.Expenses $11,479
- THE SOCIETY FURNISHES CHILDREN WITH CLOTHING SIMILAR TO CLOTHING WORN DURING THE PIONEER ERA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF PIONEER DAYS IN THE OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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-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
- 39-1637046
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $384,795
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,549
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $15,549 | $15,186 | $384,795 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $19,937 | $16,818 | $308,598 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $16,780 | $16,890 | $303,282 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: David Gasner | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $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 39-1637046).
Questions about OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 39-1637046.
- Is OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of OREGON AREA 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 OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-N for 2012 names David Gasner.
- Who are the officers and directors of OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OREGON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,549, expenses of $15,186 and total assets of $384,795 at year end.
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