Civic Intelligence

Benton County Historical Society

EIN 41-1315522 • 501(c)3 • Sauk Rapids, MN

Sauk Rapids, MN
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

1st percentile

-427%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-88%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets22nd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,832,359

Down $225,055 (-11%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$1,813

Down $118 (-6.1%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$1,830,546

Down $224,937 (-11%) from 2021

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$14,729

Down $111,562 (-88%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$77,565

Up $1,141 (+1.5%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$62,836

Down $112,703 (-226%) from 2021

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,891,713Liabilities 2010: $1,022Net Assets 2010: $1,890,6912010Assets 2011: $1,860,841Liabilities 2011: $1,358Net Assets 2011: $1,859,4832011Assets 2012: $1,943,176Liabilities 2012: $1,390Net Assets 2012: $1,941,7862012Assets 2013: $1,983,873Liabilities 2013: $1,390Net Assets 2013: $1,982,4832013Assets 2014: $2,008,116Liabilities 2014: $1,390Net Assets 2014: $2,006,7262014Assets 2015: $1,941,410Liabilities 2015: $1,390Net Assets 2015: $1,940,0202015Assets 2016: $1,993,235Liabilities 2016: $1,391Net Assets 2016: $1,991,8442016Assets 2017: $2,061,424Liabilities 2017: $1,674Net Assets 2017: $2,059,7502017Assets 2018: $1,964,794Liabilities 2018: $1,775Net Assets 2018: $1,963,0192018Assets 2019: $2,052,787Liabilities 2019: $1,722Net Assets 2019: $2,051,0652019Assets 2020: $2,018,842Liabilities 2020: $1,926Net Assets 2020: $2,016,9162020Assets 2021: $2,057,414Liabilities 2021: $1,931Net Assets 2021: $2,055,4832021Assets 2022: $1,832,359Liabilities 2022: $1,813Net Assets 2022: $1,830,5462022

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$1,832,359
Liabilities$1,813
Net Assets$1,830,546
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $60,237Expenses 2010: $41,450Net Income 2010: $18,7872010Revenue 2011: $44,584Expenses 2011: $48,692Net Income 2011: -$4,1082011Revenue 2012: $54,352Expenses 2012: $53,451Net Income 2012: $9012012Revenue 2013: $43,298Expenses 2013: $60,071Net Income 2013: -$16,7732013Revenue 2014: $78,979Expenses 2014: $64,042Net Income 2014: $14,9372014Revenue 2015: $176,780Expenses 2015: $62,474Net Income 2015: $114,3062015Revenue 2016: $118,654Expenses 2016: $58,623Net Income 2016: $60,0312016Revenue 2017: $65,001Expenses 2017: $61,353Net Income 2017: $3,6482017Revenue 2018: $76,128Expenses 2018: $58,545Net Income 2018: $17,5832018Revenue 2019: $59,214Expenses 2019: $67,697Net Income 2019: -$8,4832019Revenue 2020: $29,466Expenses 2020: $91,474Net Income 2020: -$62,0082020Revenue 2021: $126,291Expenses 2021: $76,424Net Income 2021: $49,8672021Revenue 2022: $14,729Expenses 2022: $77,565Net Income 2022: -$62,8362022

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$14,729
Expenses$77,565
Net Income-$62,836
Open 2022 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2022 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$1,832,359
Liabilities
$1,813
Net assets
$1,830,546
Revenue
$14,729
Expenses
$77,565
Net income
-$62,836
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.83$0.00$1.83$0.01$0.08$0.06
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.06$0.00$2.06$0.13$0.08$0.05
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.02$0.00$2.02$0.03$0.09$0.06
2019Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$2.05$0.00$2.05$0.06$0.07$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.96$0.00$1.96$0.08$0.06$0.02
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.06$0.00$2.06$0.07$0.06$0.00
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.99$0.00$1.99$0.12$0.06$0.06
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.94$0.00$1.94$0.18$0.06$0.11
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.01$0.00$2.01$0.08$0.06$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.98$0.00$1.98$0.04$0.06$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.94$0.00$1.94$0.05$0.05$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.86$0.00$1.86$0.04$0.05$0.00
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.89$0.00$1.89$0.06$0.04$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Jan 29, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$14,729
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The society provides education to the public by providing, researching and displaying historical records and information.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$780,358$934,501▲ $154,143
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,171,709$809,857▼ $361,852
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$55,658$39,046▼ $16,612
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$5,961$5,434▼ $527
Inventories for Sale or Use$1,739$1,739→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,270$1,064▼ $206
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$2,057,414$1,832,359▼ $225,055
Other Assets Total$40,719$40,718▼ $1
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,931$1,813▼ $118
Total Liabilities$1,931$1,813▼ $118
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,055,483$1,830,546▼ $224,937
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,055,483$1,830,546▼ $224,937
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,057,414$1,832,359▼ $225,055

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$627,618-$627,618
Buildings$110,634$178,022$288,656
Leasehold Improvements$195,922$6,954$202,876
Other Land Buildings$115$34,877$34,992
Equipment$212$16,578$16,790
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ernie WollakPresident
Pat GerchyVice President
Mark EbnetSecretary
Wyne StarkTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$14,779
Program Service Revenue
$1,989
Investment Income
$-4,692
Other Revenue
$2,653
All Other Contributions
$1,709
Change in Net Assets
$-62,836
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$38,860
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$38,705
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$23,684$12,201-$35,885
Occupancy$9,022$4,647-$13,669
Depreciation Depletion$7,275$3,748-$11,023
Insurance$2,506$1,291-$3,797
Payroll Taxes$1,861$959-$2,820
All Other Expenses$596$306-$902
Office Expenses$550$284-$834
Fees for Services Accounting$446$229-$675
Other Expenses$232$119-$351
Total Functional Expenses$51,194$26,371$0$77,565
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Officer/directorConstruction ContractorNo$150,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“There are 221 general members that vote to elect 9 members to the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Mary the executive director will present form 990 to the governing board, for review, before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Organization has put in place a conflict of interest policy. Board has adopted policy from a template provided by the mn council of non-profits and has made addjustments to that policy to fit their organization. The policy is reviewed annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“Organization has written procedures on how the the compensation of the executive director is determined. This is reviewed annually by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Benton County Historical Society
EIN
41-1315522
Phone
3202539614
Address
P O BOX 426, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379

Signing Officer

Name
Pat Gerchy
Title
Vice President
Signed
2024-01-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1967
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
221
Independent Board Members
221
Employees
3
Volunteers
18

Preparer

Firm
Stangl & Jaskowiak Ltd
Address
PO BOX 660, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379
Preparer
Leah a Driggs CPA
Phone
3202529972
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part III, Line 4: Description of organization'S collections and how it furthers its purpose.

“Organization collects historical treasures from benton county and has them on display for the public in the museum. Museum collections are used for information and education of the public.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TESTBENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS A 501C(3) ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY OF BENTON COUNTY. THE ORGINIZATION OPERATES A MUSEUM THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, OFTEN OFFERING TOURS AND SPECIAL DISPLAYS. THE GOVERNING BODY REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MEET THE 33.33% SUPPORT TEST BECAUSE A LARGE AMOUNT OF ITS INCOME IS DERIVED FROM INVESTMENT INCOME. THE INVESTMENT ACCOUNT HAS PERFORMED WELL FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND HAS PRODUCED A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF INCOME FOR THEM. SPECIFICALLY DIVIDEND THAT IS REINVESTED INTO THE ORGANIZATIONS INVESTMENT ACCOUNT. THE FUNDS THAT MADE UP THIS INVESTMENT ACCOUNT WERE DERIVED FROM DONATIONS FROM DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND A SMALL AMOUNT FROM GRANTS FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS. THE ANNUAL SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION RECIEVES IS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL AS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THIS PUBLICLY FUNDED INVESTMENT ACCOUNT. ALL THE SUPPORT RECIEVED IS USED DIRECTLY TO FUND THE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ORGANIZATION COLLECTS HISTORICAL TREASURES FROM BENTON COUNTY AND HAS THEM ON DISPLAY FOR THE PUBLIC IN THE MUSEUM. MUSEUM COLLECTIONS ARE USED FOR INFORMATION AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC.
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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ORGANIZATION ENTERED INTO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN 2020 TO REMODEL THE HISTORICAL ROBINSON HOUSE AT 202 2ND AVE S, SAUK RAPIDS, MN. THE OWNER OF WOLLAK CONSTRUCTION IS CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT ERNIE WOLLAK. ERNIE WOLLAK ABSTAINED FROM ALL VOTES, WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN BIDS WERE OPENED AND THE REST OF THE BOARD APPROVED THE CONTRACT.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MARY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL PRESENT FORM 990 TO THE GOVERNING BOARD, FOR REVIEW, BEFORE IT IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ORGANIZATION HAS PUT IN PLACE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD HAS ADOPTED POLICY FROM A TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE MN COUNCIL OF NON-PROFITS AND HAS MADE ADDJUSTMENTS TO THAT POLICY TO FIT THEIR ORGANIZATION. THE POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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