Nonprofit · EIN 93-0784998
BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · PHILOMATH, OR 97370
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,111,367 | $1,428,646 | -$317,279 | $15,389,972 | $83,941 | $15,306,031 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $907,115 | $1,249,233 | -$342,118 | $15,526,533 | $82,634 | $15,443,899 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $593,144 | $1,267,305 | -$674,161 | $15,692,873 | $38,566 | $15,654,307 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $961,733
- of which government grants
- $264,456
- Membership dues
- $37,403
- Program service revenue
- $97,810
- Investment income
- $51,824
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$974
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,308
- Other salaries and wages
- $503,010
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $664,380
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,275
- Occupancy
- $132,934
- Depreciation
- $376,395
- Program services (functional)
- $1,312,493
- Management and general (functional)
- $100,661
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,492
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,526,533
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,389,972
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $83,941
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,306,031
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,380,620
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,315,436
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,103,671
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,202,360
- Gross receipts
- $1,111,367
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 34
- Year formed
- 1957
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA HOUGEN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $78,308 |
| BILL BLAKNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BRAUTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARISSA CHAPPELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VALDES CHAVARRIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELENA CHAVARRIA CORREA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY GALLAGHER | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| CODY HULL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| SUSAN KLINKHAMMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY LANDIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| JULIE MANNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RON MAREK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY BECK NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORNA AVERY SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOND STARKER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE THWAITS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA HOUGEN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 3 | $75,972 |
| BILL BLAKNEY | TRUSTEE/DIRE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BRAUTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS CASEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY GALLAGHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CHICK GERKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CODY HULL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN KLINKHAMMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LARRY LANDIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RON MAREK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY BECK NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET NISHIHARA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LORNA AVERY SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOND STARKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN TRUCKENBROD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY WIRTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA HOUGEN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $75,150 |
| MARY BRAUTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| THOMAS CASEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KELLY GALLAGHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHICK GERKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CODY HULL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN KLINKHAMMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY LANDIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RON MAREK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WENDY BECK NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JANET NISHIHARA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LORNA AVERY SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| BOND STARKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOAN TRUCKENBROD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY WIRTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 35, PHILOMATH, OR 97370-0035
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LARRY LANDIS
- Signed the 990
- JESSICA HOUGEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (541) 929-6230
- Website
- WWW.BENTONCOUNTYMUSEUMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITT CONSULTING INC
Mission
THE BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM AND ITS APPROXIMATE 620 MEMBER-HOUSEHOLDS ARE COMMITTED TO CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY BY PRESERVING AND SHARING ITS DIVERSE, EVOLVING STORIES THROUGH HISTORY, CULTURE, AND ART.
Program accomplishments
- THE BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROVIDES MUSEUM SERVICES, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR THE EDUCATION, ENJOYMENT AND THE ENRICHMENT OF BENTON COUNTY, OREGON CITIZENS AND VISITORS.Expenses $1,312,493
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-0784998
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A800)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,389,972
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,111,367
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,111,367 | $1,428,646 | $15,389,972 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $907,115 | $1,249,233 | $15,526,533 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $593,144 | $1,267,305 | $15,692,873 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $890,855 | $1,072,940 | $16,341,188 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 93-0784998).
Questions about BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 93-0784998.
- Is BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BENTON 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 BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LARRY LANDIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,308 (JESSICA HOUGEN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,111,367, expenses of $1,428,646 and total assets of $15,389,972 at year end.
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