Nonprofit · EIN 23-7049683
COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · KELSO, WA 98626
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $143,821 | $167,581 | -$23,760 | $2,833,922 | $13,878 | $2,820,044 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $137,627 | $173,609 | -$35,982 | $2,781,150 | $14,802 | $2,766,348 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $87,147
- of which government grants
- $5,000
- Membership dues
- $19,780
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $54,126
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,548
- Other revenue
- $2,548
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $88,126
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $96,491
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,468
- Occupancy
- $32
- Travel
- $243
- Depreciation
- $30,736
- Program services (functional)
- $115,103
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,637
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,841
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,781,150
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,833,922
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,878
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,820,044
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $657,755
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,168,862
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,176,631
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,643,413
- Gross receipts
- $148,027
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 33
- Year formed
- 1949
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE KESSLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD THURMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK MOSER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEAN TAKKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENA ENYEART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BOB CHASE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TED GRUBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GOVEDNIK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE KESSLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD THURMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK MOSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEAN TAKKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENA ENYEART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BOB CHASE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GOVEDNIK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 405 ALLEN ST, KELSO, WA 98626-4103
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH GOVEDNIK, 405 ALLEN STREET, KELSO, WA 98626
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH GOVEDNIK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (360) 577-3119
- Return prepared by
- LOWER COLUMBIA CPAS & COMPANY PLLC
Mission
DISCOVERING, PRESERVING AND DISSEMINATING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF COWLITZ COUNTY AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE OF A HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- DISCOVERING, PRESERVING AND DISSEMINATING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF COWLITZ COUNTY. QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER AND PUBLICATION ISSUED.Expenses $115,103
- DISCOVERING, PRESERVING AND DISSEMINATING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF COWLITZ COUNTY. QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER AND PUBLICATION ISSUED.
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 | Not 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
- 23-7049683
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,833,922
- Income (IRS master file)
- $148,027
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $143,821 | $167,581 | $2,833,922 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $137,627 | $173,609 | $2,781,150 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $128,334 | $163,568 | $2,673,562 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 23-7049683).
Questions about COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 23-7049683.
- Is COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COWLITZ 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 COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOSEPH GOVEDNIK.
- Who are the officers and directors of COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $143,821, expenses of $167,581 and total assets of $2,833,922 at year end.
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