Nonprofit · EIN 34-0961709
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO
Tax-exempt · WOOSTER, OH 44691
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $407,304 | $183,305 | $223,999 | $3,297,426 | $1,479 | $3,295,947 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $197,490 | $190,846 | $6,644 | $3,179,406 | $1,479 | $3,177,927 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $84,994 | $155,543 | -$70,549 | $3,116,031 | $2,516 | $3,113,515 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $137,090
- of which government grants
- $5,000
- Membership dues
- $10,379
- Program service revenue
- $8,061
- Investment income
- $255,675
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $223,559
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,478
- Other revenue
- $6,478
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,440
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,545
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,357
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,110
- Occupancy
- $40,295
- Travel
- $45
- Depreciation
- $70,997
- Program services (functional)
- $146,619
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,686
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,179,406
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,297,426
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,479
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,295,947
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,935,116
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,117,483
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,601,100
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $694,847
- Gross receipts
- $407,304
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 53
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD GOODRIGHT | DIRECTOR Officer | 6 | $10,440 |
| DUSTIN SHEPPARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN MYERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY KIEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PENNY GASBARRE | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEB KITKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DIANE BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF MUSSELMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ERICH RIEBE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HELEN ORIATTI-BRUNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WAYNE LARSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TOM HILT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GARY WIMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD GOODRIGHT | DIRECTOR Officer | 6 | $12,260 |
| RAY LEISY | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DUSTIN SHEPPARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE WILSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY KIEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PENNY GASBARRE | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEB KITKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KERRI MANLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| THERESA MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF MUSSELMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ERICH RIEBE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HELEN ORIATTI-BRUNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOTTIE SINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TOM HILT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BETH DERDERIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GARY WIMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD GOODRIGHT | DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $11,830 |
| RAY LEISY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DUSTIN SHEPPARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ANNE WILSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| OLIVIA BOYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH DERDERIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEB KITKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN HOPKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THERESA MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF MUSSELMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANDY KIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WAYNE ZACOUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOTTIE SINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TOM HILT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PENNY GASBARRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 546 E BOWMAN ST, WOOSTER, OH 44691-3110
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DUSTIN SHEPPARD, 546 E BOWMAN STREET, WOOSTER, OH 44691
- Signed the 990
- DUSTIN SHEPPARD, TREASURER
- Phone
- (330) 264-8856
- Website
- WWW.WAYNEHISTORICALOHIO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MEADEN & MOORE LTD
Mission
THE WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND INTERPRETING THE HISTORY OF WAYNE COUNTY.
Program accomplishments
- HISTORICAL EDUCATION INCLUDING MUSEUM EXHIBITS, TOURS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONDUCTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 1800 PEOPLE ANNUALLY, INCLUDING OVER 350 AREA SCHOOL CHILDREN. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAYS FOR EVENTS AND TOURS.Expenses $146,619 · revenue $14,539
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
- 34-0961709
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,297,426
- Income (IRS master file)
- $407,304
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $407,304 | $183,305 | $3,297,426 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $197,490 | $190,846 | $3,179,406 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $84,994 | $155,543 | $3,116,031 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $108,229 | $167,009 | $3,097,907 | 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 34-0961709).
Questions about WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO
- What is the EIN of WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO is 34-0961709.
- Is WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO 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 WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO 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 WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO 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 WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DUSTIN SHEPPARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,440 (RICHARD GOODRIGHT, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $407,304, expenses of $183,305 and total assets of $3,297,426 at year end.
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