Nonprofit · EIN 47-6046137
SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WAHOO, NE 68066
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $107,474 | $120,023 | -$12,549 | $353,108 | $0 | $353,108 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $119,746 | $145,498 | -$25,752 | $377,554 | $796 | $376,758 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $64,710 | $162,128 | -$97,418 | $397,287 | $878 | $396,409 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,848
- of which government grants
- $46,267
- Membership dues
- $3,095
- Program service revenue
- $2,442
- Investment income
- $21,635
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$264
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,813
- Other revenue
- $2,549
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $39,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $42,032
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $44,713
- Depreciation
- $125
- Program services (functional)
- $119,898
- Management and general (functional)
- $125
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $377,554
- Total assets, end of year
- $353,108
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $353,108
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,875
- Publicly traded securities
- $308,337
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $353,108
- Gross receipts
- $108,868
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1963
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE SABATKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RAY HAJEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JAMES JONAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JARED KETNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DENISE LAWVER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MELANIE MONGAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| VICKI SIMONS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ANNE TWEEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOANNA UDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LISA BRICHACEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KURT MALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA BRICHACEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| RAY HAJEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAMES JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JARED KETNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DENISE LAWVER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MELANIE MONGAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KRISTINE ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| VICKI SIMONS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ANNE TWEEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA BRICHACEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| RAY HAJEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KEN HOUFEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAMES JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JARED KETNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RAY KUCERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MELANIE MONGAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| VICKI SIMONS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ROGER SWANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ANNE TWEEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 240 N WALNUT ST, WAHOO, NE 68066-1858
- In care of
- % TREASURER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELANIE MONGAR, 240 N WALNUT ST, WAHOO, NE 68066
- Signed the 990
- MELANIE MONGAR, TREASURER
- Phone
- (402) 429-6099
- Return prepared by
- KW CPA LLP
Mission
PRESERVE ARTIFACTS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE HISTORY OF SAUNDERS COUNTY NEBRASKA AND EDUCATE CITIZENS ABOUT THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF SAUNDERS COUNTY
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF SAUNDERS COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGSExpenses $119,898 · grants $48,250 · revenue $32,598
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-6046137
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A54)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $353,108
- Income (IRS master file)
- $108,868
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- March 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- March 15, 2025
- Reinstated
- Effective March 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $107,474 | $120,023 | $353,108 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2024 | $119,746 | $145,498 | $377,554 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $64,710 | $162,128 | $397,287 | XML |
| 990 | October 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 47-6046137).
Questions about SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 47-6046137.
- Is SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on March 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective March 15, 2023.
- Are donations to SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAUNDERS 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 SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names MELANIE MONGAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $107,474, expenses of $120,023 and total assets of $353,108 at year end.
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