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Nonprofit · EIN 83-0247464

JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, WY 83001

Financials

$5.4M$972K2022$2.1M$1.2M2023$2.2M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,157,166$1,841,091$316,075$18,527,283$1,124,216$17,403,067
June 30, 2024990$2,137,564$1,153,201$984,363$18,922,219$1,906,427$17,015,792
June 30, 2023990$5,421,389$972,262$4,449,127$17,923,060$2,066,337$15,856,723
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,944,242
of which government grants
$306,150
Membership dues
$28,240
Program service revenue
$134,526
Investment income
$47,990
Net rental income
$6,714
Net gain from sales of assets
$12,053
Net income from sales of inventory
$23,694
Other revenue
$30,408

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$442,109
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$529,016
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$42,696
Depreciation
$706,340
Program services (functional)
$1,301,699
Management and general (functional)
$472,071
Fundraising (functional)
$67,321

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,922,219
Total assets, end of year
$18,527,283
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,124,216
Net assets, end of year
$17,403,067
Land, buildings and equipment
$16,397,295
Net assets without donor restrictions
$17,372,430
Net assets with donor restrictions
$30,637
Gross unrelated business income
$6,714
Gross receipts
$2,246,413
Employees
8
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
WY

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHERRY SMITHVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TOM BOTTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTY SMIRLVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DON JAEKLETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANITA MILESVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PAUL BEAUPREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL BESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARLIN RISINGERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DICK COLLISTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELE PACIFICOSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DOUG HENDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM HUNTBD MBR EMERITUS
Trustee or director
1$0
FLOREN POLISEOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM WALDROPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARLIN RISINGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB MCLAURINVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTY SMIRLVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHERRY SMITHVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DON JAEKLETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANITA MILESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CLAYTON ANDREWSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL BEAUPREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL BESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM BOTTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DICK COLLISTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELE PACIFICOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE GIREAUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DOUG HENDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM HUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FLOREN POLISEOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM WALDROPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MORGAN JAOUENEXECUTIVE DI
Highest-paid employee
–$112,530$8,470
MARLIN RISINGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
BOB MCLAURINVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
CHRISTY SMIRLVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SHERRY SMITHVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DON JAEKLETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ANITA MILESSCRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
CLAYTON ANDREWSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL BEAUPREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL BESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM BOTTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SARA VAN GENDERENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
READE DORNANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE GIREAUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DOUG HENDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM HUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
175 E BROADWAY AVE, JACKSON, WY 83001-8632
In care of
% JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DON JAEKLE, PO BOX 10055, JACKSON, WY 83001
Signed the 990
DON JAEKLE, Treasurer
Phone
(307) 733-9605
Return prepared by
BREGANTE COMPANY LLP CPAS

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MUSEUM:THE JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM OPERATES ONE MUSEUM GALLERYWITH MULTIPLE EXHIBITS FOCUSED ON OVER 11,000 YEARS OF HUMAN HISTORY IN THETETONS INCLUDING ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE HISTORY OF NATIVE AMERICANS, FURTRAPPING AND EXPLORATION, HOMESTEADING, DUDE RANCHING, TOURISM,CONSERVATION, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION. TEMPORARY EXHIBITS ARE ROTATED INTOTHE SPACE SEASONALLY.
    Expenses $1,113,718 · revenue $102,251
  • EDUCATION:THE JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM'S EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSESON "PLACE-BASED" CURRICULUM THAT USES THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND JACKSONHOLE HISTORY TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON, REAL-WORLD LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO FOSTERA STRONG CONNECTION TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE AIM TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FORLIFELONG LEARNERS BY ENCOURAGING DISCOVERY THROUGH INVESTIGATION, RESEARCH,AND CREATION FOR ALL AGES. THROUGH OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM, STUDENTS FOSTER ADEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR OUR LOCAL HERITAGE.
    Expenses $154,004 · revenue $32,274
  • RESEARCH:THE JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM CARES FOR 7,116 OBJECTS,19,618 PHOTOGRAPHS, 11,716 ARCHIVAL RECORDS, 3,526 BOOKS AND 645 ORALHISTORIES. THESE ITEMS ARE MADE ACCESSIBLE IN THE STAN KLASSEN RESEARCHCENTER, WHICH IS OPEN TO RESEARCHERS AND THE PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT.
    Expenses $33,977

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-0247464
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
1982
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,527,283
Income (IRS master file)
$2,246,413

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,157,166$1,841,091$18,527,283IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$2,137,564$1,153,201$18,922,219IRS
990June 2023$5,421,389$972,262$17,923,060XML
990June 2022$4,020,394$932,105$11,410,034IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 83-0247464).

Questions about JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

What is the EIN of JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM is 83-0247464.
Is JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM 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 JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM 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 JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM 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 JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DON JAEKLE.
Who are the officers and directors of JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JACKSON HOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,157,166, expenses of $1,841,091 and total assets of $18,527,283 at year end.

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