SHELBY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN: 237281908 501(c)(3)

HARLAN, IA

Total Revenue
$151,889
Total Expenses
$132,113
Total Assets
$1,422,208
Net Assets
$1,421,170
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
CATHY SIDMAN
Phone
7127552839
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SHELBY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit that reported $152K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $132K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

OPERATION OF SHELBY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $52,405
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $99,393
Other Revenue $91
TOTAL REVENUE $151,889

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $500
Salaries & Benefits $47,250
Fundraising Expenses $5,356
Program Expenses $108,065
Other Expenses $84,363
TOTAL EXPENSES $132,113

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $151,889 $95,634 +0.6%
Expenses $132,113 $259,789 -0.5%
Net Income $19,776 $-164,155 -1.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
4
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✓ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$26,046
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH MCDONALD SAYERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU 02/25 40.00
Officer
$7,353 $719 $8,072
MEGAN LONDO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$17,974 $0 $17,974
CATHY SIDMAN CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM PALMER VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE BAUGHMAN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DALLAS KLINDT TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH OHLINGER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REID MOSHER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GAUL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY PETERSEN BOARD MEMBER THRU 06/25 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER THRU 06/25 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUN SAYRES BOARD MEMBER AS OF 07/25 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $151,889 $132,113 $1,422,208 $19,776
2024 $95,634 $259,789 $1,336,024 $-164,155
2023 $162,358 $143,029 $1,455,427 $19,329
2022 $101,787 $128,630 $1,347,605 $-26,843
2021 $71,177 $134,457 $1,665,929 $-63,280
2020 $181,683 $133,463 $1,646,731 $48,220
2019 $98,345 $170,523 $1,580,482 $-72,178
2018 $62,690 $163,525 $1,518,654 $-100,835
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