Nonprofit · EIN 41-6037342
MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · HUTCHINSON, MN 55350
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $377,665 | $211,104 | $166,561 | $2,095,525 | $2,579 | $2,092,946 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $159,204 | $225,009 | -$65,805 | $1,930,767 | $4,382 | $1,926,385 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $137,065 | $200,226 | -$63,161 | $1,780,287 | $4,424 | $1,775,863 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $280,920
- of which government grants
- $75,420
- Membership dues
- $6,382
- Program service revenue
- $849
- Investment income
- $95,896
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $53,336
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,091
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $84,069
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,089
- Occupancy
- $28,069
- Travel
- $533
- Depreciation
- $50,562
- Program services (functional)
- $189,011
- Management and general (functional)
- $22,093
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,930,767
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,095,525
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,579
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,092,946
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,273,250
- Publicly traded securities
- $796,557
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,761,986
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $330,960
- Gross receipts
- $377,665
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Haines | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $55,409 |
| Pat Engelmann | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dale Ewald | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mary Jo Schimmelpfennig | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Gary Lenz | President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mavis Wheeler | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Wiemiller | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lynn Buck | Director Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Haines | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Gary Lenz | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mavis Wheeler | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lynn Buck | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Pat Engelmann | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dale Ewald | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mary Jo Schimmelpfennig | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Robin Kashuba | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Wiemiller | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Haines | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $49,519 |
| Gary Lenz | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kay Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mavis Wheeler | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Wiemiller | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Robin Kashuba | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Pat Engelmann | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Buck | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mary Jo Schimmelpfennig | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dale Ewald | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 380 SCHOOL RD NW, HUTCHINSON, MN 55350-1430
- In care of
- % GARY LENZ
- Signed the 990
- GARY LENZ, President
- Phone
- (320) 587-2109
- Website
- mcleodhistory.org
- Return prepared by
- Jonas L Rutsch CPA and Consulting
Mission
We are dedicated to connecting with the past, understanding the present, and making informed choices about the future by finding, preserving, explaining and sharing McLeod County History.
Program accomplishments
- The museum collects, catalogs, and preserves artifacts for exhibit and for future reference. Museum visitors amount to 3,900 to 4,300 annually. An exhibit hall and artifact storage areas are maintained in an environmentally protected setting with temperature and humidity controls. Visitors to the museum are provided with an education related to historical aspects of daily living and business operations related to McLeod County.Expenses $184,541
- Programs on historical topics an genealogical research are provided frequently. Attendance at these programs is about 1,500 to 1,800 annually. The museum also offers tours to school children, adult groups, and other organizations. Other programs provide attendees with information about the care and preservation of their personal items. Many programs focus on elements of McLeod County history. A specific theme is emphasized each year in programs, printed materials, and related exhibits.Expenses $2,264
- A comprehensive library and archives collection are maintained for use by researchers. Library contents included printed media, microfilms, photographs, and historical media. A dedicated group of volunteers organizes, catalogs, and indexes material to provide ease of access. Volunteers also provide research to interested parties across the USA. Microfilm readers and printers are available for users as are computer terminals for online research. Volunteers assist researchers on site when requested. Reproduction of photographs, documents, and other material provided by copiers, scanners, and communication medial equipment.Expenses $2,206
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
- 41-6037342
- 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
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,095,525
- Income (IRS master file)
- $377,665
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $377,665 | $211,104 | $2,095,525 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $159,204 | $225,009 | $1,930,767 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $137,065 | $200,226 | $1,780,287 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $108,446 | $212,896 | $1,856,366 | 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 41-6037342).
Questions about MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 41-6037342.
- Is MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Are donations to MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MCLEOD 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 MCLEOD 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 MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,409 (Brian Haines, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $377,665, expenses of $211,104 and total assets of $2,095,525 at year end.
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