Civic Intelligence

Otsego County Historical Society

EIN 38-2433345 • 501(c)3 • Gaylord, MI

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

To preserve and potect the heritage, historical sites, and artifacts of otsego county for the benefit of future generations.

PO Box 1223Gaylord, MI 49734

otsego.org/OCHS

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

64th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

59th percentile

2.3%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

-2.4%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$211,826

Up $4,673 (+2.3%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$242

Up $130 (+116%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$211,584

Up $4,543 (+2.2%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$48,839

Down $1,176 (-2.4%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$43,882

Down $5,350 (-11%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$4,957

Up $4,174 (+533%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $206,258Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $206,2582023Assets 2024: $207,153Liabilities 2024: $112Net Assets 2024: $207,0412024Assets 2025: $211,826Liabilities 2025: $242Net Assets 2025: $211,5842025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$211,826
Liabilities$242
Net Assets$211,584

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2023: $54,736Expenses 2023: $31,837Net Income 2023: $22,8992023Revenue 2024: $50,015Expenses 2024: $49,232Net Income 2024: $7832024Revenue 2025: $48,839Expenses 2025: $43,882Net Income 2025: $4,9572025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$48,839
Expenses$43,882
Net Income$4,957

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 10, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$48,839
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To preserve and potect the heritage, historical sites, and artifacts of otsego county for the benefit of future generations.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDE HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOR THE PUBLIC TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF OTSEGO COUNTY$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BARBARA FLEMINGPresident-$0--
CATHY NUTTSecretary-$0--
CAMILLE KENYONTreasurer-$0--
LEO SENSABAUGHVice President-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Otsego County Historical Society
EIN
38-2433345
Phone
9897324568
Address
PO BOX 1223, GAYLORD, MI 49734

Signing Officer

Name
James Akans
Title
Member
Phone
9897324568
Signed
2026-03-10

Preparer

Firm
Dan Smith & Company Pc
Address
114 N COURT AVE, GAYLORD, MI 49735
Phone
9897321441
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

Description: DIVIDEND INCOME. Amount: 957.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: INSURANCE. Amount: 2263. Description: MERCHANDISE COST. Amount: 1501. Description: OFFICE EQUIPMENT. Amount: 475. Description: EXHIBIT/ STORAGE. Amount: 570. Description: BANK FEES. Amount: 215. Description: DUES. Amount: 225. Description: MISCELLANEOUS. Amount: 402. Description: HISTORY MATTERS. Amount: 4010. Description: CONTRIBUTONS. Amount: 3308. Description: ANNIVERSARY. Amount: 1088. Description: ADVERTISING. Amount: 642. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 14699.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in Net Assets

Description: PY ADJ.. Amount: -414.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: RECEIVABLE. Beg. of Year Amount: 0. End of Year Amount: 219.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: CREDIT CARD LIABILITY. Beg. of Year Amount: 112. End of Year Amount: 242.

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