WADENA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $152K · expenses $73K · assets $594K
- EIN
- 41-1675012
- Address
- 603 JEFFERSON ST N, WADENA, MN 56482-2336
- NTEE code
- A82Z
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- August 1990 (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
Historical Society
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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
2 people 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nedra Bertram | Manager | 2015-2025 | $0 | $29,660 | 1 |
| Lina Belar (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2015-2023 | $0 | $16,760 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
1 person 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeb Willis | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2024-2025 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 2 people listed · none paid · 2 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeb Willis | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nedra Bertram | Manager | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 2 people listed · none paid · 2 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeb Willis | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nedra Bertram | Manager | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Belar | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nedra Bertram | Manager | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Belar | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nedra Bertram | Manager | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Belar | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nedra Bertram | Manager | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Belar | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nedra Bertram | Manager | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Belar | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nedra Bertram | Manager | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Belar | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nedra Bertram | Manager | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 2 people listed · 2 paid, $17K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nedra Bertram | Manager | 30 | $15,600 | - | $0 | $15,600 | 1 |
| Lina Belar | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $960 | - | $0 | $960 | 1 |
2016 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $6K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Belar | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $6,240 | - | $0 | $6,240 | 1 |
2015 · 2 people listed · 2 paid, $24K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEDRA BERTRAM | Manager | 30 | $14,060 | - | $0 | $14,060 | 1 |
| LINA BELAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $9,560 | - | $0 | $9,560 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $151,991 | $72,734 | $593,902 | $591,228 | $146,308 | $0 | $0 | 2 | - |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $98,368 | $56,790 | $502,896 | $500,344 | $97,671 | $0 | $0 | 2 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $81,296 | $92,715 | $465,343 | $452,127 | $77,029 | $697 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $89,458 | $95,804 | $462,024 | $457,500 | $82,792 | $325 | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $75,873 | $76,316 | $473,639 | $465,914 | $70,324 | $131 | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $74,173 | $55,979 | $470,000 | $468,027 | $68,504 | $480 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $62,312 | $54,668 | $448,902 | $446,971 | $52,725 | $1,244 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $65,697 | $57,514 | $427,148 | $425,259 | $56,379 | $722 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $46,717 | $48,392 | $443,052 | $439,205 | $35,148 | $977 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $40,859 | $51,520 | $425,017 | $424,141 | $28,663 | $155 | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $45,065 | $51,682 | $445,203 | $445,203 | $34,623 | $260 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
5 grantors reported grants to this organization, $275,093 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 | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNESOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2010-2019 | 10 | $102,499 | 2019 | $7,782 | show |
| SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2020-2025 | 6 | $62,965 | 2025 | $10,790 | show |
| FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL | Public charity | Exact | 2019-2023 | 5 | $57,850 | 2023 | $10,000 | show |
| MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Public charity | Exact | 2012-2013, 2015, 2017 | 4 | $41,779 | 2017 | $9,380 | show |
| FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION CORPORATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021 | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 | $10,000 | show |
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANABEC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $124,965 | $158,981 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| CROW WING COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $108,737 | $113,250 | EXECUTIVE DI | $31,937 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| WASECA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $233,186 | $223,986 | Co Exec Directo | $32,457 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| MORRISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $247,239 | $216,515 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $48,648 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| STEVENS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $128,807 | $189,760 | Executive Dir. | $31,752 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| HOUSTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $89,105 | $44,566 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| COOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $303,895 | $320,544 | EX OFFICIO | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| MOWER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $257,576 | $224,141 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $57,903 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| ANOKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $283,591 | $311,247 | EXECUTIVE DI | $73,458 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| CHIPPEWA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC | MN | A82 | $215,141 | $164,406 | EXECUTIVE DI | $39,640 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| CARLTON CTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MN | A82 | $168,862 | $179,407 | Executive Director | $23,556 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| MOUND CEMETERY HERITAGE FOUNDATION | MN | A82 | $90,000 | $0 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HISTORIC SUMMIT AVENUE | MN | A82 | $127,410 | $62,192 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MANTORVILLE RESTORATION ASSOCIATION | MN | A82 | $146,336 | $86,176 | Secretary | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HERITAGE COMMUNITY CTR INC | MN | A82 | $112,195 | $77,134 | PART TIME EXEC DIRECTOR | $27,219 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF CHRIST CHURCH LUTHERAN | MN | A82 | $88,318 | $26,027 | Board Chair | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WELLS AND OGUNQUIT INC | ME | A82 | $106,379 | $127,710 | Executive Director | $37,098 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC | IN | A82 | $179,404 | $198,640 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| WAPELLO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | IA | A82 | $88,843 | $124,114 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WASHTENAW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MI | A82 | $221,475 | $157,485 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | TX | A82 | $115,414 | $120,176 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CORTLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY -INC- | NY | A82 | $200,438 | $199,087 | Director | $58,500 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| PRATT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC | KS | A82 | $79,795 | $86,715 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MIFFLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | PA | A82 | $291,294 | $218,586 | ASSISTANT TREASURER | $16,817 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SEWARD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | KS | A82 | $157,794 | $179,436 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar name |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $72,734 spent · pay $29,608 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $26,793 | - | $26,793 | - | 36.8% | |
| Payments to affiliates | $12,000 | - | $12,000 | - | 16.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Maintenance | $8,040 | - | $8,040 | - | 11.1% |
| All other expenses | $5,620 | - | $5,620 | - | 7.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Utilities | $4,676 | - | $4,676 | - | 6.4% |
| Insurance | $4,650 | - | $4,650 | - | 6.4% | |
| Office expenses | $3,466 | - | $3,466 | - | 4.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,815 | - | $2,815 | - | 3.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,425 | - | $2,425 | - | 3.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,296 | - | $1,296 | - | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $528 | - | $528 | - | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | Dues | $425 | - | $425 | - | 0.6% |
| Total | $72,734 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $56,790 spent · pay $27,903 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $26,212 | - | $26,212 | - | 46.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $10,664 | - | $10,664 | - | 18.8% |
| Other (as described) | Utilities | $3,983 | - | $3,983 | - | 7.0% |
| Insurance | $3,296 | - | $3,296 | - | 5.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,082 | - | $3,082 | - | 5.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,475 | - | $2,475 | - | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Maintenance | $2,236 | - | $2,236 | - | 3.9% |
| Payroll taxes | $1,691 | - | $1,691 | - | 3.0% | |
| Office expenses | $1,603 | - | $1,603 | - | 2.8% | |
| All other expenses | $791 | - | $791 | - | 1.4% | |
| Interest | $414 | - | $414 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Dues | $343 | - | $343 | - | 0.6% |
| Total | $56,790 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $92,715 spent · pay $47,007 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $47,007 | 50.7% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $32,436 | 35.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $9,885 | 10.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,387 | 3.7% | |
| Total | $92,715 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $95,804 spent · pay $44,010 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $44,010 | 45.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $36,912 | 38.5% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $12,684 | 13.2% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,198 | 2.3% | |
| Total | $95,804 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $76,316 spent · pay $24,302 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $36,054 | 47.2% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $24,302 | 31.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $11,698 | 15.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,302 | 4.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $960 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $76,316 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $55,979 spent · pay $11,255 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $24,341 | 43.5% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $11,255 | 20.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $11,208 | 20.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,760 | 10.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,415 | 6.1% | |
| Total | $55,979 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $54,668 spent · pay $17,297 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $19,098 | 34.9% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $17,297 | 31.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $8,422 | 15.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,280 | 9.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $4,571 | 8.4% | |
| Total | $54,668 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $57,514 spent · pay $17,290 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $23,347 | 40.6% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $17,290 | 30.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $9,955 | 17.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $5,242 | 9.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,680 | 2.9% | |
| Total | $57,514 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $48,392 spent · pay $17,810 · grants $0 · events $641
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $17,810 | 36.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $16,100 | 33.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $10,054 | 20.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,468 | 7.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $960 | 2.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $641 | reported apart |
| Total | $48,392 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $51,520 spent · pay $16,818 · grants $0 · events $623
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $16,955 | 32.9% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $16,818 | 32.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $7,336 | 14.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $6,240 | 12.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $4,171 | 8.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $623 | reported apart |
| Total | $51,520 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $51,682 spent · pay $18,054 · grants $0 · events $537
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $18,054 | 34.9% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $10,578 | 20.5% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $10,240 | 19.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $9,560 | 18.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,250 | 6.3% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $537 | reported apart |
| Total | $51,682 | 100% |
State business registration
- Wadena County Historical Society MN, Nonprofit corporation (domestic), Inactive, formed 1967-07-21
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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