MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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

Ludington, MI

Total Revenue
$632,155
Total Expenses
$853,168
Total Assets
$6,539,199
Net Assets
$5,830,496
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1937
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
REBECCA BERRINGER
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1937, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $632K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $853K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% 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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $711,341

THE MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROVIDED VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF MASON COUNTY THROUGH TOURS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $395,921
Program Service Revenue $158,363
Investment Income $1,693
Other Revenue $76,178
TOTAL REVENUE $632,155

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $277,136
Fundraising Expenses $47,326
Program Expenses $711,341
Other Expenses $576,032
TOTAL EXPENSES $853,168

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $632,155 $599,778 +0.1%
Expenses $853,168 $792,345 +0.1%
Net Income $-221,013 $-192,567 +0.1%
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
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES JENSEN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE HOROWSKI VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB ALWAY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN KILLION SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN NIELSEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED MAY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HANKWITZ OHARE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE LAMB TRUSTEE 1.00
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
2025 $632,155 $853,168 $6,539,199 $-221,013
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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