MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN: 381689000 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Ludington, MI

Total Revenue
$599,778
Total Expenses
$792,345
Total Assets
$6,721,552
Net Assets
$5,995,653
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1937
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
REBECCA BERRINGER
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1937, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $600K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $792K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

To foster a deeper understanding of and appreciation for Mason County history.To collect, preserve, and present for viewing historically important artifacts, archives, and buildings of the inhabitants of Mason County.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $340,828
Program Service Revenue $177,626
Investment Income $3,764
Other Revenue $77,560
TOTAL REVENUE $599,778

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $234,683
Fundraising Expenses $21,436
Program Expenses $693,927
Other Expenses $557,662
TOTAL EXPENSES $792,345

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $599,778 $861,401 -0.3%
Expenses $792,345 $688,110 +0.2%
Net Income $-192,567 $173,291 -2.1%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
14
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN HOLCOMB TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HANKWITZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK OHARE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE NELLIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB ALWAY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES JENSEN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM COLE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CONNIE SCHWASS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN KILLION SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA BERRINGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$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
2024 $599,778 $792,345 $6,721,552 $-192,567
2023 $861,401 $688,110 $7,013,065 $173,291
2022 $1,702,621 $676,612 $7,053,761 $1,026,009
2021 $463,631 $522,314 $6,344,641 $-58,683
2020 $401,328 $466,725 $5,837,643 $-65,397
2019 $347,463 $526,187 $5,691,348 $-178,724
2018 $425,193 $496,683 $5,377,273 $-71,490
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