DAKOTA SUNSET MUSEUM

EIN: 460377948 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

GETTYSBURG, SD

Total Revenue
$78,504
Total Expenses
$85,227
Total Assets
$638,382
Net Assets
$638,382
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
BOB POTTS
Phone
6057652480
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DAKOTA SUNSET MUSEUM, founded in 1984, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $79K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $638K represent 98 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND DISPLAY ARTICLES, SPECIMENS AND DATA TOUCHING ON THE EARLY HISTORY OF SOUTH DAKOTA AND THE UNITED STATES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $68,918 Revenue: $0

TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND DISPLAY ARTICLES FROM EARLY HISTORY IN A FREE MUSEUM, INCLUDING WHAT IS REFERRED TO AS "MEDICINE ROCKX AND MAINTAIN A PUBLIC LIBARY

Program 2
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

TO DISPLAY EXHIBITS DEPICTING EARLY HISTORY, INCLUDING SPEAKERS AND/OR DEMONSTRATIONS

Program 3
Expenses: $1,500 Revenue: $0

TO MAINTAIN AND GIVE FREE TOURS OF AN OLD BLACKSMITH SHOP, COUNTRY SCHOOL HOUSE AND OTHER HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $69,485
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8,119
Other Revenue $900
TOTAL REVENUE $78,504

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $27,519
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $70,418
Other Expenses $57,708
TOTAL EXPENSES $85,227

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $78,504 $56,792 +0.4%
Expenses $85,227 $79,035 +0.1%
Net Income $-6,723 $-22,243 -0.7%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
4
Volunteers
4

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
$10,871
Total Directors
11
$10,871
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EILEEN JOST DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN OSIER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY CAROL POTTS CURATOR, TREASURER & DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$10,871 $0 $10,871
JUDY HELLHAKE SECRETARY & DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN IVERSON VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY QUIETT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB POTTS PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY WRIGHT DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LARSON DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN SCHLACHTER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ROBBENNOLT DIRECTOR 0.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $78,504 $85,227 $638,382 $-6,723
2022 $56,792 $79,035 $645,105 $-22,243
2021 $76,639 $83,016 $667,348 $-6,377
2020 $375,590 $76,806 $673,725 $298,784
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