High Plains Heritage Society Inc

EIN: 510142818 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Spearfish, SD

Total Revenue
$275,804
Total Expenses
$303,995
Total Assets
$538,117
Net Assets
$526,171
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
SD
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

High Plains Heritage Society Inc, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $237K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $286K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

To collect, perserve, catalog, display and interpret the culture, art, artifacts and memorabilia of the history and heritage of the high plains region; specifically the states of ND, SD, WY, MT and NE. This mission is to reflect the Old West.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $152,782
Program Service Revenue $60,962
Investment Income $188
Other Revenue $61,872
TOTAL REVENUE $275,804

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $147,370
Fundraising Expenses $40,602
Program Expenses $175,129
Other Expenses $156,625
TOTAL EXPENSES $303,995

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $275,804 $271,898 +0.0%
Expenses $303,995 $304,255 0.0%
Net Income $-28,191 $-32,357 -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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
8
Volunteers
2

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
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Karla Scovell Executive Director 40.00
Highest
$68,805 $0 $68,805
Terry Matson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Betty Olson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Byrum Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harvey Fitzgerald Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Nelson Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Doris Richter Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mick Harrison President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Clarkson Vice President 2.00
Officer 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
2024 $275,804 $303,995 $538,117 $-28,191
2023 $271,898 $304,255 $562,890 $-32,357
2022 $283,937 $300,224 $607,136 $-16,287
2021 $158,205 $228,400 $628,423 $-70,195
2020 $254,603 $271,592 $681,092 $-16,989
2019 $237,472 $286,256 $658,876 $-48,784
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