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Nonprofit · EIN 73-1042851

LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · GUTHRIE, OK 73044

Financials

$3.8M$3.8M2022$4.6M$4.4M2023$5.5M$4.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$5,516,751$4,550,608$966,143$5,288,381$146,586$5,141,795
September 30, 2024990$4,636,923$4,382,278$254,645$4,339,371$163,611$4,175,760
September 30, 2023990$3,842,996$3,805,077$37,919$4,093,077$173,522$3,919,555
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,942,870
of which government grants
$3,937,820
Program service revenue
$1,613,966
Investment income
-$73,850
Net gain from sales of assets
-$101,692
Other revenue
$33,765

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$99,044
Other salaries and wages
$1,905,109
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,445,266
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$20,500
Occupancy
$28,470
Travel
$13,366
Depreciation
$701,930
Program services (functional)
$4,394,538
Management and general (functional)
$156,070

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,339,371
Total assets, end of year
$5,288,381
Total liabilities, end of year
$146,586
Net assets, end of year
$5,141,795
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,494,174
Publicly traded securities
$577,564
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,647,621
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,494,174
Gross receipts
$5,661,071
Employees
81
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1974
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa FeslerExecutive Director
Officer
50$99,044
Chris HirzelPresident
Officer
1$0
Jim OvertonVice President
Officer
1$0
Nathan TurnerSec/Treas
Officer
1$0
Jeff HirzelBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike CheapBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Ed WoodBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Evelyn NephewBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa FeslerExecutive Director
Officer
50$103,527
Chris HirzelPresident
Officer
1$0
Jim OvertonVice President
Officer
1$0
Nathan TurnerSec/Treas
Officer
1$0
Kay WadeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike CheapBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Shelly AmickBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jeff HirzelBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Ed WoodBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Evelyn NephewBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Sarah MathesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa FeslerExecutive Direc
Officer
50$87,569
Kay WadeTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Jeff HirzelTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Ed WoodTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Mike CheapTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Evelyn NephewTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Shelly AmickTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Sarah MathesTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Jim OvertonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Chris HirzelPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Nathan TurnerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1512, GUTHRIE, OK 73044-1512
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Melissa Fesler, PO Box 1512, Guthrie, OK 73044
Signed the 990
Melissa Fesler, Executive Director
Phone
(405) 282-6000
Return prepared by
Urlaub & Co PLLC

Mission

Public Transportation Services and Historic Preservation

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Transportation services are provided in Logan, Lincoln, and Payne counties. For the 2025 fiscal year 144,964 passengers were served.
    Expenses $4,383,654 · revenue $1,613,966
  • Preservation of historical sites within Logan county. LCHS holds a yearly banquet to honor those that have made preservation efforts.
    Expenses $10,884

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
73-1042851
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
1978
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,288,381
Income (IRS master file)
$5,661,071

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$5,516,751$4,550,608$5,288,381IRS
990September 2024$4,636,923$4,382,278$4,339,371IRS
990September 2023$3,842,996$3,805,077$4,093,077XML
990September 2022$3,354,630$3,856,367$4,078,980IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 73-1042851).

Questions about LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 73-1042851.
Is LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LOGAN COUNTY 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 LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Melissa Fesler.
Who are the officers and directors of LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,044 (Melissa Fesler, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LOGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,516,751, expenses of $4,550,608 and total assets of $5,288,381 at year end.

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