MARQUETTE RANGE IRON MINING HERITAGE THEME PARK INC

EIN: 383322132 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ISHPEMING, MI

Total Revenue
$89,348
Total Expenses
$92,255
Total Assets
$452,483
Net Assets
$451,547
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
JENNIFER HIETIKKO
Phone
9064851882
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MARQUETTE RANGE IRON MINING HERITAGE THEME PARK INC, founded in 1996, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $89K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $452K represent 61 months of operating reserves.

Mission

OPERATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY/MUSEUM THAT DEMONSTRATES THE HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF THE MARQUETTE IRON RANGE OF MI THROUGH DISPLAYS, TOURS, AND PRESENTATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $70,421

THIS ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO OPERATE AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY/MUSEUM THAT DEMOSTRATES THE HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF THE MARQUETTE IRON RANGE OF MICHIGAN THROUGH DISPLAYS, TOURS, AND...

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THIS ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO OPERATE AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY/MUSEUM THAT DEMOSTRATES THE HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF THE MARQUETTE IRON RANGE OF MICHIGAN THROUGH DISPLAYS, TOURS, AND PRESENTATIONS. THE DEVELOPMENT OF IRON MINING (BOTH OPEN PIT AND UNDERGROUND) SINCE THE DISCOVERY OF THE IRON RANGE IN 1844, AND THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LIFE OF THE POPULACE OVER THE YEARS AS INFLUENCED BY IRON MINING ARE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT THE THEME PARK. THE MUSEUM IS FUNDED MOSTLY THROUGH PAID ADMISSIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, DONATIONS, GIFT SHOP SALES AND ATTRACTS OVER 3,000 VISITORS A YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $59,974
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,893
Other Revenue $27,481
TOTAL REVENUE $89,348

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $24,502
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $70,421
Other Expenses $67,753
TOTAL EXPENSES $92,255

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $89,348 $116,624 -0.2%
Expenses $92,255 $117,645 -0.2%
Net Income $-2,907 $-1,021 +1.8%
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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
2
Volunteers
24

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
4
$22,495
Total Directors
20
$22,495
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK DRYER DIRECTOR/PRE 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERNEST JOHNSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEVI HIETIKKO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN SAARI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY VIDLUND DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IRENE ILMONEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HIETIKKO SECRETARY 6.00
Officer Director
$4,495 $0 $4,495
DAWN HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA ESTELLE DIRECTOR/MAN 30.00
Officer Director
$18,000 $0 $18,000
JAMES KIPPOLA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD WATERS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS GLEASON DIRECTOR/VIC 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL SCARFFE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE KORPI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM MARTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AL SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG ILMONEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM SKELDING DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN KASPER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM SCHUSTER DIRECTOR 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 $89,348 $92,255 $452,483 $-2,907
2024 $116,624 $117,645 $459,488 $-1,021
2023 $80,308 $86,822 $469,989 $-6,514
2022 $73,729 $93,576 $479,982 $-19,847
2021 $86,281 $79,051 $508,502 $7,230
2021 $86,281 $79,051 $503,627 $7,230
2020 $36,343 $53,630 $493,861 $-17,287
2019 $57,062 $56,518 $509,727 $544
2018 $42,290 $55,865 $515,342 $-13,575
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