Civic Intelligence

Blue Earth County Historical Society

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 23-7289370

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Jul 24, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.BECHSHISTORY.COM
424 Warren StMankato, MN 56001

(507) 345-5566

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

93rd percentile

58%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

42nd percentile

$40,808

Higher top officer pay than 42% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.2% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

78th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

73%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,784,423

Up $238,524 (+15%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$1,769,956

Up $245,157 (+16%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$14,467

Down $6,633 (-31%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$788,932

Up $331,885 (+73%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$334,934

Up $24,890 (+8.0%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$453,998

Up $306,995 (+209%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $707,467Liabilities 2010: $8,841Net Assets 2010: $698,6262010Assets 2011: $1,219,771Liabilities 2011: $14,487Net Assets 2011: $1,205,2842011Assets 2012: $1,331,474Liabilities 2012: $15,230Net Assets 2012: $1,316,2442012Assets 2015: $1,696,326Liabilities 2015: $249,332Net Assets 2015: $1,446,9942015Assets 2016: $1,557,780Liabilities 2016: $21,941Net Assets 2016: $1,535,8392016Assets 2017: $1,545,899Liabilities 2017: $21,100Net Assets 2017: $1,524,7992017Assets 2018: $1,784,423Liabilities 2018: $14,467Net Assets 2018: $1,769,9562018Assets 2019: $1,929,314Liabilities 2019: $14,319Net Assets 2019: $1,914,9952019Assets 2021: $2,072,827Liabilities 2021: $29,365Net Assets 2021: $2,043,4622021Assets 2022: $2,056,800Liabilities 2022: $26,538Net Assets 2022: $2,030,2622022Assets 2024: $1,655,916Liabilities 2024: $20,646Net Assets 2024: $1,635,2702024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,784,423
Liabilities$14,467
Net Assets$1,769,956
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $182,1272010Expenses 2011: $218,0472011Expenses 2012: $213,1602012Revenue 2015: $232,567Expenses 2015: $293,409Net Income 2015: -$60,8422015Revenue 2016: $358,293Expenses 2016: $269,448Net Income 2016: $88,8452016Revenue 2017: $457,047Expenses 2017: $310,044Net Income 2017: $147,0032017Revenue 2018: $788,932Expenses 2018: $334,934Net Income 2018: $453,9982018Revenue 2019: $400,401Expenses 2019: $308,815Net Income 2019: $91,5862019Revenue 2021: $381,496Expenses 2021: $339,707Net Income 2021: $41,7892021Revenue 2022: $485,751Expenses 2022: $438,656Net Income 2022: $47,0952022Revenue 2024: $439,934Expenses 2024: $373,711Net Income 2024: $66,2232024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$788,932
Expenses$334,934
Net Income$453,998
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Jul 24, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$801,123
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To lead in the collecting and promoting of blue earth county's history. To ensure its preservation for the enrichment and benefit of present and future generations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$451,808$994,263▲ $542,455
Inventories for Sale or Use$623,548$689,466▲ $65,918
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$83,354$39,185▼ $44,169
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$41,327$33,357▼ $7,970
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$58,362$28,152▼ $30,210
Total Assets$1,545,899$1,784,423▲ $238,524
Other Assets Total$287,500--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,100$14,467▼ $6,633
Total Liabilities$21,100$14,467▼ $6,633
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,091,818$1,479,521▲ $387,703
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$410,293--
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$22,688$290,435▲ $267,747
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,524,799$1,769,956▲ $245,157
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,545,899$1,784,423▲ $238,524

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$14,058$294,170$308,228
Equipment$19,299$118,671$137,970

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$350,392-▼ $36,434-$313,958
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay42nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jessica PotterExecutive DiFT$40,808$40,808

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shirley PiephoChair
Dan BrussVice Chair
Dale BenefieldTrustee
Erin KraghTrustee
Gretchen MauermanTrustee
Jo BaileyTrustee
Joe FarnhamTrustee
Jonathon GuentzelTrustee
Katherine HughesTrustee
Kathy DepuydtTrustee
Ken WhiteTrustee
Kevin AllenTrustee
Randy DinsmoreTrustee
Sandi GarlowTrustee
Steve JamesonTrustee
Julie LuxSecretary
Dana TruebenbachTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$743,873
Program Service Revenue
$48,302
Investment Income
$22,691
Other Revenue
$-25,934
All Other Contributions
$610,694
Change in Net Assets
$453,998

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$788,932
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$788,932
Total Revenue per Form 990
$788,932
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$168,143
Other Expenses$166,791
Total Fundraising Expense$19,366
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$78,743$62,650$13,887$155,280
Occupancy$78,480$7,055-$85,535
Office Expenses$14,006$6,575-$20,581
Depreciation Depletion$12,791$2,844-$15,635
Payroll Taxes$6,523$5,190$1,150$12,863
Advertising-$8,000-$8,000
Other Expenses$4,156$1,951$4,329$4,329
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$3,436-$3,436
Fees for Services Accounting$1,412$663-$2,075
All Other Expenses$725--$725
Total Functional Expenses$212,969$102,599$19,366$334,934

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$334,934
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$334,934
Total Expenses per Form 990$334,934
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The organization annually evalutes all conflicts of interest policies submitted by board members and employees. The organization's policies are communicated annually to the board and employees and to new board members and employees upon joining the organization.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blue Earth County Historical
EIN
23-7289370
Phone
5073455566
Address
424 WARREN ST, MANKATO, MN 56001

Signing Officer

Name
Jessica Potter
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5073455566
Signed
2019-07-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Shirley Piepho
Formed
1901
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
8
Volunteers
130

Preparer

Firm
Burkhardt & Burkhardt Ltd
Address
35 OAK AVE N BOX N, ANNANDALE, MN 55302-0139
Preparer
Jeffrey Burkhardt
Phone
3202741040
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 1, Part III, Line 1A

“The organization does not capitalize its collections. The collections are made up of artifacts of historical significance and art objects that are held for educational, research, and curatorial purposes. Each of the items is cataloged, preserved, and cared for, and activities verifying their existence and assessing their condition are performed continuously. Each item is approved by the board of trustees before being included in the collection.”

Schedule D, Page 2, Part III, Line 4

“The collection is made up of artifacts of historical significance and art objects related to blue earth county and are held for educational, research, and curatorial purposes.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CAPITALIZE ITS COLLECTIONS. THE COLLECTIONS ARE MADE UP OF ARTIFACTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND ART OBJECTS THAT ARE HELD FOR EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND CURATORIAL PURPOSES. EACH OF THE ITEMS IS CATALOGED, PRESERVED, AND CARED FOR, AND ACTIVITIES VERIFYING THEIR EXISTENCE AND ASSESSING THEIR CONDITION ARE PERFORMED CONTINUOUSLY. EACH ITEM IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BEFORE BEING INCLUDED IN THE COLLECTION.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE COLLECTION IS MADE UP OF ARTIFACTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND ART OBJECTS RELATED TO BLUE EARTH COUNTY AND ARE HELD FOR EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND CURATORIAL PURPOSES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY EVALUTES ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICIES SUBMITTED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES. THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES ARE COMMUNICATED ANNUALLY TO THE BOARD AND EMPLOYEES AND TO NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES UPON JOINING THE ORGANIZATION.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,784,423
Liabilities
$14,467
Net assets
$1,769,956
Revenue
$788,932
Expenses
$334,934
Net income
$453,998
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.66$0.02$1.64$0.44$0.37$0.07
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.06$0.03$2.03$0.49$0.44$0.05
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.07$0.03$2.04$0.38$0.34$0.04
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.93$0.01$1.91$0.40$0.31$0.09
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$0.01$1.77$0.79$0.33$0.45
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.55$0.02$1.52$0.46$0.31$0.15
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.56$0.02$1.54$0.36$0.27$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.25$1.45$0.23$0.29$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.33$0.02$1.32$0.21
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.22$0.01$1.21$0.22
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.01$0.70$0.18