Nonprofit · EIN 73-0792786
WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · ALTUS, OK 73521
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $399,204 | $413,519 | -$14,315 | $823,365 | $0 | $823,365 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $245,932 | $220,599 | $25,333 | $767,569 | $0 | $767,569 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $183,232 | $118,879 | $64,353 | $659,918 | $0 | $659,918 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $385,698
- of which government grants
- $12,000
- Membership dues
- $63,495
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,513
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $993
- Other revenue
- $993
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $329,993
- Other salaries and wages
- $27,906
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,455
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $329,993
- Management and general (functional)
- $83,526
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $767,570
- Total assets, end of year
- $823,365
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $823,365
- Publicly traded securities
- $486,999
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $789,420
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $33,945
- Gross receipts
- $403,939
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Gardiner | Bookkeeper Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Clint Abernathy | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Yudell Barton | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Kathy Bayers | Teasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Michaele Cesar | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Tim Drury | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Sharon Duffy | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Kathy Hale | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Clark Huey | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Gary McLaughlin | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Barry Mock | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Jim Norris | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Betsy Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Guy Smith | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Dennis Vernon | President of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Gardiner | Bookkeeper Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Clint Abernathy | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Yudell Barton | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kathy Bayers | Teasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Michaele Cesar | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tim Drury | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Sharon Duffy | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Kathy Hale | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Clark Huey | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Gary McLaughlin | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Barry Mock | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jim Norris | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Betsy Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Guy Smith | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dennis Vernon | President of the Board Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Vernon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| J Yudell Barton | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Kathy Hale | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| James Norris | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tom Yates | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sharon Duffy | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Michelle McKenzie | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Gary McLaughlin | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Elizebeth Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kathy Bayers | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Clint Abernathy | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Mark Holder | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Barry Mock | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Clark Huey | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Doug Gardiner | Bookkeeper Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1100 MEMORIAL DR, ALTUS, OK 73521-2600
- In care of
- % DOUGLAS E GARDINER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dennis Vernon, 1100 Memorial, Altus, OK 73521
- Signed the 990
- Douglas Gardiner, Bookkeeper
- Phone
- (580) 482-1044
Mission
The Western Trail Historical Society seeks to enable the Museum of the Western Prairie to be a driving force in the cultural life and economic development of our community by producing art exhibitions, concerts, and historical programs to enrich the intellectual and cultural lives of the residents of Southwest Oklahoma.
Program accomplishments
- Our robust programming and exhibit schedule is continually adjusted and refined to address community needs and wishes. Our programs bring talented performers and knowledgeable experts to our community to augment the talent and expertise in our community thereby increasing the impact of the programming by broadening the experience and knowledge of our community members. In essence, we provide programs that can only be experienced here, and we also endeavor to provide programs that are enjoyed in larger, better-served communities so that our local audiences will have the opportunity to experience the best offerings of their home community as well as the caliber of programs enjoyed in larger, better-served communities.Expenses $52,981 · grants $40,000
- In an effort to enhance our educational programming and companion exhibits with stories and items drawn from the museums collection, including artifacts, photographs, and resource, materials, we have undertaken a multi-year project to revamp the museums collection database and improve the care and storage of the collection. This project requires time from staff and volunteers as well as archival quality materials and scanners.Expenses $39,996 · grants $12,000
- We support the Museum of the Western Prairie to ensure that it is an integral part of life in Southwest Oklahoma. With the exception of the utilities, we cover all other museum-related costs each month ranging from light bulbs to lawn services to routine maintenance of the interior and exterior.Expenses $55,337
- These expenditures were in support of museum operations to assist the Oklahoma Historical Society in running maintaining the Museum of the Western Prairie.Expenses $181,679
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
- 73-0792786
- 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
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $823,365
- Income (IRS master file)
- $403,939
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $399,204 | $413,519 | $823,365 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $245,932 | $220,599 | $767,569 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $183,232 | $118,879 | $659,918 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $229,667 | $175,515 | $591,964 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 73-0792786).
Questions about WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 73-0792786.
- Is WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 WESTERN TRAIL 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 WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 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 WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dennis Vernon.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WESTERN TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $399,204, expenses of $413,519 and total assets of $823,365 at year end.
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