Nonprofit · EIN 51-0171247
DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · DEFOREST, WI 53532
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $13,257 | $22,833 | -$9,576 | $157,171 | $0 | $157,171 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $21,517 | $24,794 | -$3,277 | $166,747 | $0 | $166,747 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $105,427 | $20,382 | $85,045 | $110,199 | – | $110,199 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,283
- Membership dues
- $2,442
- Investment income
- $1,018
- Other revenue
- $7,514
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $75
- Occupancy
- $12,480
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,050
- Other expenses
- $9,228
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $166,747
- Total assets, end of year
- $157,171
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $157,171
- Cash, savings and investments
- $123,569
- Land and buildings
- $33,602
- Gross receipts
- $13,257
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE VALDOVINOS | President | 1 | $0 |
| AMIE MINK | VicePresident | 1 | $0 |
| JANE HENZE | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| HEIKE COMPE | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL ANDERSON | Director | 1 | $0 |
| CARL GOEPFERT | Director | 1 | $0 |
| LANA GOEPFERT | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY WENDT | Director | 1 | $0 |
| TERI BARTOSIAK | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE VALDOVINOS | President | 1 | $0 |
| AMIE MINK | VicePresident | 1 | $0 |
| JANE HENZE | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| HEIKE COMPE | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL ANDERSON | Director | 1 | $0 |
| CARL GOEPFERT | Director | 1 | $0 |
| LANA GOEPFERT | Director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH STORCH | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MARC STORCH | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY WENDT | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Valdovinos | President | 1 | $0 |
| Amie Mink | Vice-President | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Henze | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Heike Compe | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Anderson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Carl Goepfert | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Lana Goepfert | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Beth Storch | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Marc Storch | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Wendt | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 124, DEFOREST, WI 53532-0124
- In care of
- % HEIKE COMPE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 124, DeForest WI 53532
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Heike Compe, 115 Paradise Court, DeForest WI 53532
- Signed the 990-EZ
- HEIKE COMPE, Treasurer
- Phone
- (608) 846-6698
- Return prepared by
- Wilson Accounting & Tax Services
Mission
To Preserve,Celebrate,Share the local history/heritage
Program accomplishments
- Saved three historical buildings in DeForest and countless artifacts
- Archives used as main repository for artifacts, manuscripts, photographs and research materials for the villages of DeForest/Windsor and townships of Burke,Leeds & Vienna
- Rescued and restored a 1915-18 collection of glass plate negatives created by a local armature photographer
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
- 51-0171247
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $157,171
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,257
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $13,257 | $22,833 | $157,171 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $21,517 | $24,794 | $166,747 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $105,427 | $20,382 | $110,199 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Heike Compe | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: John Englesby | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: John Englesby | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: JOHN ENGLESBY | 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 51-0171247).
Questions about DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 51-0171247.
- Is DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of DEFOREST 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 DEFOREST 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 DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Heike Compe.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,257, expenses of $22,833 and total assets of $157,171 at year end.
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