Nonprofit · EIN 42-0889923
MAHASKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Also known as NELSON PIONEER FARM
Tax-exempt · OSKALOOSA, IA 52577
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $217,091 | $179,197 | $37,894 | $2,044,156 | $0 | $2,044,156 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $377,974 | $183,950 | $194,024 | $2,006,262 | $0 | $2,006,262 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,029
- Membership dues
- $1,169
- Program service revenue
- $18,283
- Investment income
- $63,923
- Net rental income
- $88,262
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$377
- Other revenue
- $122,856
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $51,961
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $56,502
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $700
- Occupancy
- $28,052
- Depreciation
- $38,845
- Program services (functional)
- $179,197
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,006,262
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,044,156
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,044,156
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,138,332
- Gross receipts
- $221,023
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 1942
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET SPIEGEL | DIRECTORCURATOR Trustee or director | 40 | $11,380 |
| DAN FYNAARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARVIN DEBOEF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK NEWCOMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAROLL EDMUNDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ED HIRL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEROY SYTSMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB DANNELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY EWING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN KNOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK WELCH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LOREN BOLKEMA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATE HITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA SCANLON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET SPIEGEL | DIRECTORCURATOR Trustee or director | 40 | $34,008 |
| STEVE FOX | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE DEBRUIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARVIN DEBOEF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK WELCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN FYNAARDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN JACOBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RON ARKEMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARB JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB DANNELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARION GAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BILL SCHINKEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA SCANLON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KATE HITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 578, OSKALOOSA, IA 52577-0578
- In care of
- % DONNA SCANLON
- Signed the 990
- DONNA SCANLON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (641) 672-2989
- Return prepared by
- BOYLE & HENDERSON PC
Mission
TO MAINTAIN A MUSEUM TO PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT ITEMS WHICH RELATE TO THE FOUNDING, GROWTH OR DEVELOPMENT OF MAHASKA COUNTY AND WHICH ARE OF EDUCATIONAL OR HISTORICAL VALUE; TO ENKINDLE AND KEEP ALIVE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN LOCAL AND STATE HISTORY.
Program accomplishments
- TOURS OF HISTORIC SITE, FESTIVAL DAY, NEWSLETTERS, GENEALOGY LIBRARYExpenses $179,197
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
- 42-0889923
- 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
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,044,156
- Income (IRS master file)
- $221,023
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $217,091 | $179,197 | $2,044,156 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $377,974 | $183,950 | $2,006,262 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $187,565 | $193,032 | $1,812,238 | 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 42-0889923).
Questions about MAHASKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of MAHASKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAHASKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 42-0889923.
- Is MAHASKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
- Are donations to MAHASKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAHASKA 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 MAHASKA 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 MAHASKA 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 MAHASKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $11,380 (MARGARET SPIEGEL, DIRECTORCURATOR).
- How much revenue does MAHASKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $217,091, expenses of $179,197 and total assets of $2,044,156 at year end.
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