Nonprofit · EIN 45-0424816
MISSOURI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $64,512 | $84,280 | -$19,768 | $884,650 | $0 | $884,650 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $76,043 | $81,535 | -$5,492 | $904,418 | $0 | $904,418 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $80,681 | $96,506 | -$15,825 | $909,910 | $0 | $909,910 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,213
- Membership dues
- $1,559
- Program service revenue
- $18,255
- Investment income
- $3,032
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,306
- Other revenue
- $10,012
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $925
- Occupancy
- $21,481
- Depreciation
- $34,789
- Program services (functional)
- $84,280
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $904,418
- Total assets, end of year
- $884,650
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $884,650
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $721,448
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $884,650
- Gross receipts
- $64,512
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- ND
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR WINGERTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SHARON WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY STRAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| PERRY SCHLOSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| WAYNE MARTINESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE MALARKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHELE KOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| MIKE KNUDSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JJ HUSKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| MELISA HILSENDEGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JUDITH FRIED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| VONNIE ERETCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN DESROCHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT COLTON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| JOHN AVARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG ALM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR WINGERTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SHARON WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY STRAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| PERRY SCHLOSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| WAYNE MARTINESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE MALARKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHELE KOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| MIKE KNUDSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JJ HUSKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| MELISA HILSENDEGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JUDITH FRIED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| VONNIE ERETCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN DESROCHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT COLTON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| JOHN AVARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DOUG ALM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG ALM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN AVARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT COLTON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| JOHN DESROCHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| VONNIE ERETCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JUDITH FRIED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MELISA HILSENDEGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JJ HUSKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| MIKE KNUDSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHELE KOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| MIKE MALARKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| WAYNE MARTINESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PERRY SCHLOSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| LARRY STRAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| SHARON WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VICTOR WINGERTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 941, BISMARCK, ND 58502-0941
- In care of
- % ALLEN MICHAEL BOOTH OR TREASURER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO BOX 941, BISMARCK ND 58502
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MELISA HILSENDEGER, PO BOX 941, BISMARCK, ND 58502
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- MELISA HILSENDEGER, 3805 E BISMARCK EXPRESSWAY PO BOX 9, BISMARCK ND 58502
- Signed the 990
- MELISA HILSENDEGER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (701) 250-8575
- Website
- WWW2.BUCKSTOPJUNCTION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TOTAL TAX SOLUTIONS LLC
Mission
MISSOURI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STUDYING AND PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, AND FOSTERING AN APPRECIATION OF THE PAST.
Program accomplishments
- THIS SMALL VILLAGE OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS THAT WERE MOVED TO THIS SIGHT OFFER GREAT RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO RENT AND HAVE GATHERINGS PERFECT FOR SOCIAL EVENTS.Expenses $34,675 · revenue $18,255
- WE ALSO OFFER SHOPPING OF ANTIQUES, DINING AND TOURS TO OUR VISTORS SO THEY HAVE A FEEL FOR THE VILLAGE ATMOSPHERE OF THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY FROM OUR PAST.Expenses $290 · revenue $2,026
- MANY OF OUR VISITORS HAVE MEMBERSHIPS TO OUR LITTLE VILLAGE LEADING US TO CONTINUE TO GROW OUR ORGANIZATION AND HOLD MANY WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $325 · revenue $1,559
- CURRENT YEAR DEPRECIATIONExpenses $48,990
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
- 45-0424816
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $884,650
- Income (IRS master file)
- $64,512
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $64,512 | $84,280 | $884,650 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $76,043 | $81,535 | $904,418 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $80,681 | $96,506 | $909,910 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $114,687 | $78,400 | $930,964 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: MELISA HILSENDEGER | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: MELISA HILSENDEGER | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 45-0424816).
Questions about MISSOURI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of MISSOURI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSOURI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 45-0424816.
- Is MISSOURI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to MISSOURI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MISSOURI VALLEY 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 MISSOURI VALLEY 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 MISSOURI VALLEY 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 is the principal officer of MISSOURI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MELISA HILSENDEGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSOURI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MISSOURI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,512, expenses of $84,280 and total assets of $884,650 at year end.
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