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Nonprofit · EIN 47-6029817

DAWSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, NE 68850

Financials

$211K$173K2023$172K$157K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DAWSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$172,478$156,642$15,836$1,497,129$23,210$1,473,919
December 31, 2023990$211,207$173,157$38,050$1,492,042$33,959$1,458,083
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$122,995
of which government grants
$100,561
Membership dues
$980
Program service revenue
$43,729
Investment income
$5,754
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$63,640
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$68,645
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$24,360
Program services (functional)
$120,169
Management and general (functional)
$36,473

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,492,042
Total assets, end of year
$1,497,129
Total liabilities, end of year
$23,210
Net assets, end of year
$1,473,919
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,375,213
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,473,919
Gross receipts
$172,478
Employees
3
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1960
State of legal domicile
NE

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Don BatieTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Jan WightmanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Shail KumarDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nanette BeattieDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael ErwinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Keith AllenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nancy BrummetDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Darren HansonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Donn NewquistVice-President
Trustee or director
2$0
Marie FosterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Darren HansonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Scott FosterVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Don BatieTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Jan WightmanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Shail KumarDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Wayne HowardDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Donn NewquistDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Pat GaudreaultDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nanette BeattieDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael ErwinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Keith AllenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nancy BrummetDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 369, LEXINGTON, NE 68850-0369
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Darren Hanson, 1305 W 15th St, Lexington, NE 68850
Signed the 990
Donald Batie, Treasurer
Phone
(308) 324-5340

Mission

Operation of Historical Museum for the collection, preparation and display of artifacts from Dawson County Nebraska and disseminate and educate the public about Dawson County and it's historical treasures.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The museum hosted many diverse groups including area schools, preschools, adult education classes, community college workshops, area clubs and organizations, retirement centers, special events and visiting tour groups, as well as the general public.
    Expenses $120,169 · revenue $1,765
  • N/A0

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-6029817
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1960
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,497,129
Income (IRS master file)
$172,478

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$172,478$156,642$1,497,129XML
990December 2023$211,207$173,157$1,492,042XML
990December 2022$187,444$170,097$1,584,329IRS
990December 2021$181,635$139,658$1,581,332IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 47-6029817).

Questions about DAWSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

What is the EIN of DAWSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DAWSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 47-6029817.
Is DAWSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
Are donations to DAWSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DAWSON 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 DAWSON 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 DAWSON 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 DAWSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Darren Hanson.
Who are the officers and directors of DAWSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DAWSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $172,478, expenses of $156,642 and total assets of $1,497,129 at year end.

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