WEST DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $248K · expenses $203K · assets $1.1M
- EIN
- 23-7132446
- Address
- 2001 FULLER RD, WDM, IA 50265-5528
- Website
- WWW.WDMHS.ORG
- NTEE code
- A82 Historical Societies & Historic Preservation (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File, as A82Z)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- October 1971 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE WEST DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS A VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, PRESERVATION, AND CELEBRATION OF THE HISTORY AND THE HERITAGE OF THE GREATER WEST DES MOINES AREA AND IT'S ENVIRONS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gale Brubaker | EXECUTIVE DI | 2019-2024 | $52,986 | $284,549 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
64 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hart | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kate Levasseur | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ralph Pantoga | DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tony Stork | DIRECTOR | 2020-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Allison Ullestad | DIRECTOR | 2016-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ann Krois | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeff Kluever | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jessie Benson | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kelly Tang | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sally Ortgies | DIRECTOR | 2014-2024 | 8 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shad Clayton | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dallas Downey Left May 2024 | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeff Ferguson Left May 2024 | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeana Schultz | PRESIDENT | 2020-2024 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Trevor Hoth | VICE PRESIDE | 2021-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Bradbury | TREASURER | 2023-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Hanna Howard | SECRETARY | 2023-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kelly Pearce | IMM. PAST PR | 2017-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dallas Downey (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2023 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeff Ferguson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rod Ferry (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kelsey Hudson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2022 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Scott Hatfield Left Jan 2022 (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kristin Clayton Cpa (former) | TREASURER | 2016-2022 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Allison Ullestad Left Jan 2022 (former) | PAST PRESIDE | 2022 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lonnie Dafney (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2021 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jill Southworth (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018-2021 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Angela Neito (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Scott Hatfield (former) | PAST PRESIDE | 2016-2021 | 15 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Renae Johanningmeier (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Beth Wilcox (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018-2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Angela Nieto (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Erika Schrader (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Derek Beechum (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Sheldahl (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Matt Mckinney (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 4 |
| John Nash (former) | VICE PRESIDE | 2015-2018 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ann Schodde (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2018 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rosalind Fox (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elvin Mcdonald (former) | PAST DIRECTO | 2016-2018 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anita Messerschmidt (former) | PAST DIRECTO | 2017-2018 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Phyllis Staplin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2017 | 7 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Robert Parks (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Kay Rosene (former) | VICE PRESIDE | 2015-2016 | 12 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Mindy Aust (former) | SECRETARY | 2014-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Rocha (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nick Throckmorton (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeremy Wedeking-Lux (former) | DIR - ENDED | 2016 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Miller (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Rick Messerschmidt (former) | PAST PRESIDENT, EMERITUS | 2011-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 6 |
| John Norwood (former) | TREASURER, PAST PRESIDENT, EMERITUS | 2011-2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Manoj Tomar (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave White (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joe Crisp (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diana Morman (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bob Parks (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012-2014 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elaine Watkins-Miller (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2014 | 2 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Ryan Brockway (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011-2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Trevor Huisman (former) | TREASURER | 2011-2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Linda Schemmel (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012-2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Don Beeson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011-2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Todd Osterhout (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Abby Crisp (former) | SECRETARY | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Adrienne Moen (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 19 people listed · 1 paid, $53K · 2 employees · 125 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALE BRUBAKER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $52,986 | $0 | $0 | $52,986 | 1 |
| SCOTT HART | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATE LEVASSEUR | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RALPH PANTOGA | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONY STORK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLISON ULLESTAD | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN KROIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF KLUEVER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JESSIE BENSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY TANG | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY ORTGIES | DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHAD CLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DALLAS DOWNEY LEFT MAY 2024 | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF FERGUSON LEFT MAY 2024 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEANA SCHULTZ | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TREVOR HOTH | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL BRADBURY | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HANNA HOWARD | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY PEARCE | IMM. PAST PR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $53K · 2 employees · 52 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALE BRUBAKER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $52,535 | $0 | $0 | $52,535 | 1 |
| DALLAS DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HART | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATE LEVASSEUR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RALPH PANTOGA | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONY STORK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLISON ULLESTAD | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN KROIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HANNA HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL BRADBURY | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROD FERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY PEARCE | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEANA SCHULTZ | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TREVOR HOTH | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHAD CLAYTON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 15 people listed · 1 paid, $50K · 2 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALE BRUBAKER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $49,530 | $0 | $0 | $49,530 | 1 |
| DALLAS DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELSEY HUDSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TREVOR HOTH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HART | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATE LEVASSEUR | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RALPH PANTOGA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONY STORK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HATFIELD LEFT JAN 2022 | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY PEARCE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROD FERRY | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEANA SCHULTZ | SECRETARY | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTIN CLAYTON CPA | TREASURER | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLISON ULLESTAD LEFT JAN 2022 | PAST PRESIDE | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 17 people listed · 1 paid, $42K · 2 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALE BRUBAKER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $42,179 | $0 | $0 | $42,179 | 1 |
| KATE LEVASSEUR | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELSEY HUDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TREVOR HOTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HART | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LONNIE DAFNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JILL SOUTHWORTH | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DALLAS DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA NEITO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROD FERRY | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONY STORK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLISON ULLESTAD | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY PEARCE | VICE PRESIDE | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEANA SCHULTZ | SECRETARY | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTIN CLAYTON CPA | TREASURER | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HATFIELD | PAST PRESIDE | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2020 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $37K · 2 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALE BRUBAKER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $37,332 | $0 | $0 | $37,332 | 1 |
| LONNIE DAFNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RENAE JOHANNINGMEIER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JILL SOUTHWORTH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BETH WILCOX | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DALLAS DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA NIETO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROD FERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIKA SCHRADER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEANA SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONY STORK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HATFIELD | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| ALLISON ULLESTAD | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTIN CLAYTON CPA | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY PEARCE | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $50K · 3 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALE BRUBAKER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $49,987 | $0 | $0 | $49,987 | 1 |
| SCOTT HATFIELD | PRESIDENT | 32 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| ALLISON ULLESTAD | VICE PRESIDE | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTIN CLAYTON CPA | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY PEARCE | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEREK BEECHUM | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RENAE JOHANNINGMEIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY SHELDAHL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JILL SOUTHWORTH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BETH WILCOX | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DALLAS DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA NIETO | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 16 people listed · none paid · 2 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT HATFIELD | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| JOHN NASH | VICE PRESIDE | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLISON ULLESTAD | SECRETARY | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTIN CLAYTON CPA | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN SCHODDE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| DEREK BEECHUM | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROSALIND FOX | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RENAE JOHANNINGMEIER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY PEARCE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY SHELDAHL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JILL SOUTHWORTH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BETH WILCOX | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELVIN MCDONALD | PAST DIRECTO | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANITA MESSERSCHMIDT | PAST DIRECTO | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 13 people listed · none paid · 2 employees · 45 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT HATFIELD | VICE PRESIDE | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| ANN OLSEN SCHODDE | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLISON ULLESTAD | SECRETARY | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTIN CLAYTON CPA | TREASURER | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELVIN MCDONALD | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| JOHN NASH | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHYLLIS STAPLIN | DIRECTOR | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DEREK BEECHUM | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROSALIND FOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RENAE JOHANNINGMEIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANITA MESSERSCHMIDT | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY PEARCE | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 15 people listed · none paid · 3 employees · 75 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN OLSEN SCHODDE | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAY ROSENE | VICE PRESIDE | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MINDY AUST | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTIN CLAYTON CPA | TREASURER | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HATFIELD | DIRECTOR | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| ELVIN MCDONALD | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| JOHN NASH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT PARKS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MARK ROCHA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY SHELDAHL | PAST PRESIDE | 9 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHYLLIS STAPLIN | DIRECTOR | 6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NICK THROCKMORTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLISON ULLESTAD | DIRECTOR | 9 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEREMY WEDEKING-LUX | DIR - ENDED | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 17 people listed · none paid · 3 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY SHELDAHL | PRESIDENT | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN OLSEN SCHODDE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MINDY AUST | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN NORWOOD | TREASURER, PAST PRESIDENT, EMERITUS | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICK MESSERSCHMIDT | PAST PRESIDENT, EMERITUS | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 6 |
| MATT MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| JOHN NASH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT PARKS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MARK ROCHA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAY ROSENE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| SALLY ORTGIES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR PHYLLIS STAPLIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MANOJ TOMAR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE WHITE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE CRISP | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM MILLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DIANA MORMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 15 people listed · none paid · 2 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK MESSERSCHMIDT | PAST PRESIDENT, EMERITUS | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 6 |
| DIANA MORMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE CRISP | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BOB PARKS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM MILLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MARY SHELDAHL | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK ROCHA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN NORWOOD | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN OLSEN SCHODDE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MINDY AUST | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY ORTGIES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR PHYLLIS STAPLIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MANOJ TOMAR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELAINE WATKINS-MILLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVE WHITE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 12 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK MESSERSCHMIDT | PRESIDENT, EMERITUS | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 6 |
| DIANA MORMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE CRISP | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BOB PARKS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM MILLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MARY SHELDAHL | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK ROCHA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN BROCKWAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TREVOR HUISMAN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN NORWOOD | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA SCHEMMEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELAINE WATKINS-MILLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2012 · 12 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK MESSERSCHMIDT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 6 |
| DIANA MORMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE CRISP | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BOB PARKS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM MILLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DON BEESON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY SHELDAHL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK ROCHA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN BROCKWAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TREVOR HUISMAN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN NORWOOD | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA SCHEMMEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 12 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK MESSERSCHMIDT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 6 |
| DIANA MORMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TODD OSTERHOUT | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE CRISP | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ABBY CRISP | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIENNE MOEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DON BEESON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY SHELDAHL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK ROCHA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN BROCKWAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TREVOR HUISMAN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN NORWOOD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $247,603 | $203,348 | $1,062,741 | $1,060,229 | $217,407 | $20,050 | $52,986 | 2 | 125 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $227,138 | $217,679 | $990,211 | $988,494 | $197,551 | $14,502 | $52,535 | 2 | 52 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $177,700 | $152,930 | $956,446 | $954,671 | $155,243 | $13,112 | $49,530 | 2 | 50 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $145,049 | $140,151 | $971,905 | $969,588 | $128,458 | $8,457 | $42,179 | 2 | 50 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $417,651 | $145,619 | $951,761 | $935,751 | $398,530 | $8,630 | $37,332 | 2 | 50 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $329,390 | $221,282 | $673,234 | $670,156 | $308,956 | $12,523 | $49,987 | 3 | 50 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $137,455 | $185,111 | $540,954 | $538,546 | $122,838 | $10,723 | - | 2 | 50 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $280,226 | $148,811 | $603,305 | $599,754 | $264,096 | $9,564 | - | 2 | 45 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $200,753 | $133,614 | $460,567 | $457,644 | $178,388 | $11,069 | - | 3 | 75 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $193,361 | $109,996 | $391,365 | $391,365 | $178,133 | $6,180 | $0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $180,883 | $98,867 | $319,431 | $319,431 | $168,041 | $5,105 | $0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $70,952 | $45,271 | $240,704 | $240,704 | $63,640 | $3,282 | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $40,029 | $56,841 | $200,497 | $200,497 | $22,420 | $3,715 | - | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $46,197 | $47,372 | $206,485 | $206,485 | $34,133 | $4,220 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
14 grantors reported grants to this organization, $846,375 in all, tax years 2010 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC | $357,825 | 12 | $36,225 | 2024 | 2010, 2014-2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | $200,485 | 2 | $100,397 | 2025 | 2024-2025 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES | $197,632 | 26 | $32,011 | 2024 | 2010, 2016-2017, 2019-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK & CASINO INC | $44,000 | 6 | $9,000 | 2018 | 2010, 2013-2014, 2016-2018 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| WEST BANCORPORATION FOUNDATION INC | $14,000 | 6 | $5,000 | 2024 | 2021-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WEST DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY” | show |
| INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $7,500 | 1 | $7,500 | 2024 | 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| EMC INSURANCE FOUNDATION | $7,500 | 3 | $2,500 | 2022 | 2020-2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “West Des Moines Historical Society” | show |
| WITTERN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $6,800 | 2 | $3,400 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “West Des Moines Historical Society”, “WEST DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY” | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $6,100 | 1 | $6,100 | 2024 | 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| WILLIAM C KNAPP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WEST DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY” | show |
| R&R REALTY GROUP FOUNDATION | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | 2014 | 2014 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WEST DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY” | show |
| DAN AND JOANIE HOUSTON FOUNDATION | $800 | 1 | $800 | 2025 | 2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WEST DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY” | show |
| MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY FOUNDATION | $200 | 1 | $200 | 2025 | 2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WEST DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY” | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $33 | 4 | $18 | 2023 | 2020-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WEST DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY” | show |
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| WILSON BREWER PARK DEPOT FOUNDATION | IA | A82 | $349,882 | $230,093 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HARDACRE THEATER PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION | IA | A82 | $270,275 | $33,322 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MORRISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $247,239 | $216,515 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $48,648 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| SOUTHWEST SEATTLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | WA | A82 | $128,815 | $168,655 | Executive Dir. | $60,138 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| NAPLES HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NY | A82 | $133,381 | $45,415 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| TRURO HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MA | A82 | $148,446 | $165,805 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | WI | A82 | $192,149 | $231,945 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $45,318 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MORRIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NJ | A82 | $413,924 | $550,160 | EXECUTIVE DI | $94,156 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | IL | A82 | $132,533 | $167,522 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
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| EXETER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NH | A82 | $269,592 | $159,457 | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CARLTON CTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $168,862 | $179,407 | Executive Director | $23,556 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
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Where the money went
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2024 · Form 990 · $203,348 spent · pay $79,529 · grants $4,960 · events $2,900
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $52,986 | $42,387 | $7,949 | $2,650 | 26.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $22,407 | $22,407 | - | - | 11.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,962 | $10,481 | $10,481 | - | 10.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $16,135 | $16,054 | $81 | - | 7.9% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $15,110 | - | - | $15,110 | 7.4% | |
| Insurance | $12,485 | - | $12,485 | - | 6.1% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $8,140 | $8,140 | - | - | 4.0% |
| Other (as described) | SECURITY | $7,917 | $7,917 | - | - | 3.9% |
| Occupancy | $6,863 | $5,490 | $1,373 | - | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TOURS EXPENSE | $6,228 | $6,228 | - | - | 3.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $6,175 | - | $6,175 | - | 3.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $5,581 | $4,465 | $1,116 | - | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $5,260 | $5,260 | - | - | 2.6% |
| Grants to US individuals | $4,960 | $4,960 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Office expenses | $4,906 | $3,497 | $1,409 | - | 2.4% | |
| Information technology | $2,947 | $1,260 | $1,687 | - | 1.4% | |
| All other expenses | $2,052 | $1,927 | $125 | - | 1.0% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,211 | - | $1,211 | - | 0.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $805 | $105 | $105 | $595 | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $193 | $96 | $97 | - | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $25 | $25 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $1,283 | $2,095 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $203,348 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $217,679 spent · pay $68,329 · grants $4,000 · events $1,416
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $61,553 | - | - | $61,553 | 28.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $52,535 | $42,028 | $7,880 | $2,627 | 24.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $22,746 | $22,746 | - | - | 10.4% | |
| Insurance | $11,038 | - | $11,038 | - | 5.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,860 | $5,430 | $5,430 | - | 5.0% | |
| Office expenses | $8,092 | $7,312 | $780 | - | 3.7% | |
| Occupancy | $8,001 | $6,401 | $1,600 | - | 3.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SECURITY | $7,231 | $7,231 | - | - | 3.3% |
| Fees: accounting | $5,350 | - | $5,350 | - | 2.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $5,349 | $5,164 | $185 | - | 2.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,934 | $3,947 | $987 | - | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $4,180 | $4,180 | - | - | 1.9% |
| Grants to US individuals | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | TOURS EXPENSE | $3,898 | $3,898 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $1,908 | $1,908 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Fees: legal | $1,360 | - | $1,360 | - | 0.6% | |
| All other expenses | $1,289 | $1,289 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,024 | - | $1,024 | - | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $902 | - | $195 | $707 | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $701 | - | $701 | - | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $604 | - | $604 | - | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $124 | $124 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $2,669 | $514 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $217,679 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $152,930 spent · pay $64,168 · grants $4,400 · events $1,882
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $49,530 | $39,624 | $7,430 | $2,476 | 32.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $24,423 | $24,423 | - | - | 16.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | 6.5% | |
| Occupancy | $8,551 | $6,838 | $1,713 | - | 5.6% | |
| Insurance | $7,794 | - | $7,794 | - | 5.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MLK DAY | $7,500 | - | $7,500 | - | 4.9% |
| Fees: accounting | $6,625 | - | $6,625 | - | 4.3% | |
| Other (as described) | SECURITY | $5,949 | $5,949 | - | - | 3.9% |
| Office expenses | $5,867 | $5,197 | $670 | - | 3.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,638 | $3,710 | $928 | - | 3.0% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $4,400 | $4,400 | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TOURS EXPENSE | $3,900 | $3,900 | - | - | 2.6% |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $3,867 | $3,867 | - | - | 2.5% |
| All other expenses | $3,737 | $3,471 | - | $266 | 2.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $3,322 | $3,287 | $35 | - | 2.2% | |
| Information technology | $1,474 | $999 | $475 | - | 1.0% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,028 | - | $1,028 | - | 0.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $200 | - | $200 | - | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $125 | $125 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $5,125 | $1,682 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $152,930 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $140,151 spent · pay $58,281 · grants $3,000 · events $2,356
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $42,179 | $33,743 | $6,327 | $2,109 | 30.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $23,042 | $23,042 | - | - | 16.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,652 | $5,826 | $5,826 | - | 8.3% | |
| Insurance | $10,293 | - | $10,293 | - | 7.3% | |
| Occupancy | $7,056 | $5,645 | $1,411 | - | 5.0% | |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $6,262 | $6,262 | - | - | 4.5% |
| Office expenses | $6,260 | $4,165 | $2,095 | - | 4.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SECURITY | $5,303 | $5,303 | - | - | 3.8% |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $5,102 | $5,102 | - | - | 3.6% |
| Fees: accounting | $5,001 | - | $5,001 | - | 3.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,450 | $3,560 | $890 | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | TOURS EXPENSE | $3,089 | $3,089 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Grants to US individuals | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $2,275 | $2,275 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Information technology | $1,451 | $429 | $1,022 | - | 1.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,375 | - | $1,375 | - | 1.0% | |
| All other expenses | $1,194 | $422 | $371 | $401 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,138 | - | $1,138 | - | 0.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $29 | $29 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $4,395 | $981 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $140,151 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $145,619 spent · pay $57,261 · grants $0 · events $734
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $37,332 | $29,866 | $7,466 | - | 25.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $24,047 | $19,238 | $4,809 | - | 16.5% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $21,570 | $21,570 | - | - | 14.8% |
| Other salaries and wages | $15,575 | $12,460 | $3,115 | - | 10.7% | |
| Insurance | $10,158 | - | $10,158 | - | 7.0% | |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $6,115 | $6,115 | - | - | 4.2% |
| Office expenses | $5,839 | $3,734 | $2,105 | - | 4.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,900 | - | $4,900 | - | 3.4% | |
| Occupancy | $4,479 | $3,583 | $896 | - | 3.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,354 | $3,483 | $871 | - | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) | TOURS EXPENSE | $4,102 | $4,102 | - | - | 2.8% |
| Other (as described) | SECURITY | $2,785 | $2,785 | - | - | 1.9% |
| Fees: investment management | $997 | - | $997 | - | 0.7% | |
| All other expenses | $953 | $616 | $48 | $289 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $900 | $900 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Information technology | $845 | - | $845 | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $460 | $460 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $172 | - | $172 | - | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $36 | - | $36 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $6,065 | $562 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $145,619 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $221,282 spent · pay $71,257 · grants $0 · events $4,348
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $49,987 | $39,990 | $9,997 | - | 22.6% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $38,229 | $38,229 | - | - | 17.3% |
| Office expenses | $25,638 | $23,671 | $1,967 | - | 11.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $24,818 | $19,855 | $4,963 | - | 11.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $15,731 | $12,585 | $3,146 | - | 7.1% | |
| Other (as described) | TOURS EXPENSE | $11,146 | $11,146 | - | - | 5.0% |
| Fees: other services | $9,471 | $9,471 | - | - | 4.3% | |
| Insurance | $8,826 | - | $8,826 | - | 4.0% | |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $6,843 | $6,843 | - | - | 3.1% |
| Other (as described) | SECURITY | $6,562 | $6,562 | - | - | 3.0% |
| Payroll taxes | $5,539 | $4,431 | $1,108 | - | 2.5% | |
| Occupancy | $5,244 | $4,195 | $1,049 | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,800 | - | $4,800 | - | 2.2% | |
| All other expenses | $4,091 | $1,246 | $2,298 | $547 | 1.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,359 | $1,359 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Information technology | $1,115 | - | $1,115 | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: investment management | $704 | - | $704 | - | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $577 | $577 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $443 | $443 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $159 | - | $159 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $6,197 | $2,989 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $221,282 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $185,111 spent · pay $61,759 · grants $0 · events $3,463
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $56,569 | $45,255 | $11,314 | - | 30.6% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $33,471 | $33,471 | - | - | 18.1% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $23,193 | $23,193 | - | - | 12.5% | |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $11,700 | $11,700 | - | - | 6.3% |
| Other (as described) | TOURS EXPENSE | $10,658 | $10,658 | - | - | 5.8% |
| Insurance | $8,837 | - | $8,837 | - | 4.8% | |
| Office expenses | $7,922 | $5,431 | $2,491 | - | 4.3% | |
| Occupancy | $6,000 | $6,000 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | SECURITY | $5,774 | $5,774 | - | - | 3.1% |
| Payroll taxes | $5,190 | $4,152 | $1,038 | - | 2.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,600 | - | $4,600 | - | 2.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $3,500 | $3,500 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Information technology | $2,982 | - | $2,982 | - | 1.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,058 | $2,058 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| All other expenses | $1,542 | $971 | $571 | - | 0.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $917 | $917 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $198 | - | $198 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $1,256 | $2,546 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $185,111 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $148,811 spent · pay $55,598 · grants $0 · events $5,724
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $50,883 | $40,706 | $10,177 | - | 34.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $20,731 | $20,731 | - | - | 13.9% | |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $13,386 | $13,386 | - | - | 9.0% |
| Office expenses | $9,555 | $6,952 | $2,603 | - | 6.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TOURS EXPENSE | $8,103 | $8,103 | - | - | 5.4% |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $7,955 | $7,955 | - | - | 5.3% |
| Occupancy | $7,926 | $7,926 | - | - | 5.3% | |
| Insurance | $6,640 | - | $6,640 | - | 4.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,715 | $3,772 | $943 | - | 3.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,110 | - | $4,110 | - | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | SECURITY | $3,517 | $3,517 | - | - | 2.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,340 | $3,340 | - | - | 2.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $3,290 | $3,290 | - | - | 2.2% | |
| Information technology | $2,229 | - | $2,229 | - | 1.5% | |
| All other expenses | $1,961 | $1,427 | $534 | - | 1.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $462 | $462 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $8 | - | $8 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $2,796 | $2,384 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $148,811 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $133,614 spent · pay $51,266 · grants $0 · events $5,276
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $46,909 | $37,527 | $8,674 | $708 | 35.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $15,796 | $15,796 | - | - | 11.8% | |
| Other (as described) | TOURS EXPENSE | $8,907 | $8,907 | - | - | 6.7% |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $8,170 | $8,170 | - | - | 6.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $7,575 | - | $7,575 | - | 5.7% | |
| Insurance | $7,543 | - | $7,543 | - | 5.6% | |
| Occupancy | $7,359 | $7,359 | - | - | 5.5% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $7,012 | $7,012 | - | - | 5.2% |
| Office expenses | $6,511 | $3,506 | $3,005 | - | 4.9% | |
| Other (as described) Event | SPECIAL EVENTS | $5,246 | $2,141 | - | $3,105 | 3.9% |
| Payroll taxes | $4,357 | $3,486 | $784 | $87 | 3.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $3,080 | $3,080 | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Information technology | $2,442 | - | $2,442 | - | 1.8% | |
| All other expenses | $1,989 | $275 | $1,714 | - | 1.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $648 | $648 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $40 | $40 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $30 | - | $30 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $133,614 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $109,996 spent · pay $34,344 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $31,474 | $31,474 | - | - | 28.6% | |
| Fees: management | $17,283 | - | $17,283 | - | 15.7% | |
| Occupancy | $11,477 | $11,477 | - | - | 10.4% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $8,999 | $8,393 | $606 | - | 8.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $7,760 | $7,760 | - | - | 7.1% | |
| Insurance | $7,639 | - | $7,639 | - | 6.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,467 | $7,467 | - | - | 6.8% | |
| Other (as described) | TOUR EXPENSE | $4,735 | $4,735 | - | - | 4.3% |
| Information technology | $3,201 | $3,201 | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,870 | $2,870 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Office expenses | $2,603 | $2,603 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,450 | - | $2,450 | - | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | SECURITY | $1,613 | - | $1,613 | - | 1.5% |
| Other (as described) | MEMBERSHIP DUES | $425 | $425 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Total | $109,996 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $98,867 spent · pay $26,177 · grants $0 · events $100
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $24,232 | $24,232 | - | - | 24.5% | |
| Occupancy | $22,471 | $22,471 | - | - | 22.7% | |
| Fees: management | $20,684 | - | $20,684 | - | 20.9% | |
| Insurance | $8,008 | - | $8,008 | - | 8.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,907 | $4,907 | - | - | 5.0% | |
| Other (as described) | COST OF GOODS SOLD | $4,320 | $4,320 | - | - | 4.4% |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,049 | $3,049 | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $2,200 | $1,936 | $264 | - | 2.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $1,945 | $1,945 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Office expenses | $1,845 | $1,845 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Information technology | $1,820 | $1,820 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,450 | - | $1,450 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SECURITY | $1,296 | - | $1,296 | - | 1.3% |
| Other (as described) | MEMBERSHIP DUES | $540 | $540 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $100 | $100 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $98,867 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $45,271 spent · pay $10,076 · grants $0 · events $12,875
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $18,786 | 41.5% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $10,076 | 22.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $7,192 | 15.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,358 | 11.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,859 | 8.5% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $12,875 | reported apart |
| Total | $45,271 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990EZ · $56,841 spent · pay $14,820 · grants $0 · events $1,000
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $19,105 | 33.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $15,392 | 27.1% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $14,820 | 26.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $7,524 | 13.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $1,000 | reported apart |
| Total | $56,841 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990EZ · $47,372 spent · pay $11,511 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $21,889 | 46.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $13,297 | 28.1% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $11,511 | 24.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $675 | 1.4% | |
| Total | $47,372 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 0 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|
State business registration
- WEST DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY IA, Revised Domestic Non-Profit, Active, formed 1970-11-18
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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