TY 2023 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023

Name of foundation
CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2503 340TH AVE
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DEWITT, IA52742

A Employer identification number

42-1159131

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(563) 659-9717

C If exemption application is pending, check here right arrow

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... right arrow

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... right arrow

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) right arrow

$1,434,041J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)		(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)		65,890
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments		10,163		10,163
4	Dividends and interest from securities...		11,851		11,851
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10			4,039
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 48,386
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...				4,039
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances	210
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....	212
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....		List of Attached Documents: // Content	-2		-2
11	Other income (attach schedule).......		List of Attached Documents: // Content	4,953		4,953
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........		96,894		26,053	4,951
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
14	Other employee salaries and wages......		108				108
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......		8				8
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		List of Attached Documents: // Content	1,550	775		775
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		List of Attached Documents: // Content	5,666	2,833		2,833
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		List of Attached Documents: // Content	56,627
20	Occupancy..............		15,525				15,525
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		List of Attached Documents: // Content	2,669			2,669
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........		82,153		3,608		21,918
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......		0				0
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25		82,153		3,608		21,918
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements		14,741
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)				22,445
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...					4,951

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	22,780	20,365	20,365
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	26,894	14,408	14,408
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............	2,400	2,188	2,229
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........		124	124
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	352,195	List of Attached Documents: // Content 346,657	362,769
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	151,960	List of Attached Documents: // Content 123,654	109,124
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........		List of Attached Documents: // Content 3,350	3,350
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 921,672
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 534,386	327,051	List of Attached Documents: // Content 387,286	921,672
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	883,280	898,032	1,434,041
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )		List of Attached Documents: // Content 17
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........		17
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	883,280	898,015
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	883,280	898,015
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	883,280	898,032

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

883,280

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

14,741

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

898,021

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

898,015

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	GEICO CORPORATE	P	2008-07-18	2023-07-15
b	AMERICAN CAP INC BUILDER	P	2005-12-01	2023-09-14
c	AMERICAN INC FUND OF AMERICA	P	2005-12-01	2023-09-14
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	25,000	25,000
b	10,000	9,583	417
c	10,000	9,764	236
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a
b			417
c			236
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	4,039
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

Part V

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	312
b	All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	312
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	312
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023	6a	70
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ..........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	70
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	242
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated tax	Refunded	11

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. right arrow

$ (2) On foundation managers. right arrow

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. right arrow

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XIV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address right arrow

N/A

The books are in care of right arrow

ANN SOENKSEN Telephone no. right arrow

(563) 659-9717

Located at right arrow

2503 340TH AVENUEDE WITTIA ZIP+4 right arrow

52742

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... right arrow

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ right arrow

16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........

1a(1)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................

1a(5)

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............

1a(6)

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........ right arrow

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d

and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................

Yes

If "Yes," list the years right arrow

2015, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

Yes

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................

5a(2)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check ......... right arrow

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .........................

Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
ANN SOENKSEN	PRESIDENT 15.00	0	0	0
2503 340TH AVENUE DE WITT,IA52742	PRESIDENT 15.00	0	0	0
CASSANDRA MILLER	V P & TREASU 15.00	0	0	0
2725 275TH AVENUE DE WITT,IA52742	V P & TREASU 15.00	0	0	0
LORA RATHJE	SECRETARY 15.00	0	0	0
RURAL LONG GROVE,IA52756	SECRETARY 15.00	0	0	0
RAMONA LEE	DIRECTOR 15.00	0	0	0
907 BROOKVIEW DRIVE DEWITT,IA52742	DIRECTOR 15.00	0	0	0
ROBERT LEE	DIRECTOR 15.00	0	0	0
907 BROOKVIEW DRIVE DEWITT,IA52742	DIRECTOR 15.00	0	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................

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Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. right arrow

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1	N/A
2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... right arrow

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

479,565

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

50,724

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

530,289

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

530,289

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

7,954

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............

522,335

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................

26,117

Part X

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

26,117

Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......

312

Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

312

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

25,805

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

25,805

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

25,805

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

21,918

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......

21,918

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2022	(d) 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7				25,805
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......
b Total for prior years:2015, 20, 20			2,962
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......
b From 2019......
c From 2020......
d From 2021......	14,745
e From 2022......
f Total of lines 3a through e ........		14,745
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 21,918
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount.....				21,918
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.		3,887		3,887
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		10,858
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........			2,962
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......			2,962
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2024 ..........				0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		10,858
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....
b Excess from 2020....
c Excess from 2021....	10,858
d Excess from 2022....
e Excess from 2023....

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part XIII

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part IX for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2023	(b) 2022	(c) 2021	(d) 2020	(e) Total

b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here right arrow

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

cAny submission deadlines:

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part XIV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year

Total ................................. 3a

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

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Part XV-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
aGENEOLOGY DONATIONS					15
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments ....					4,833
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........			14	10,163
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....			14	11,851
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			14	4,039
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory					-2
11 Other revenue: aMISCELLANEOUS INCOME					10
bROOM RENTAL INCOME					95
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..				26,053	4,951

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

31,004

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)
11B	MISCELLENAOUS CASH DONATIONS
10	PROVIDE VARIOUS BOOKS OF THE OLD MAPS & HISTORIES OF
10	CLINTON COUNTY
1A	ASSIST PEOPLE WITH TRACING THEIR ANCESTRY

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2023)

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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule

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CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING EXPENSES	1,550	775		775

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule

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CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense
ORIGINAL BUILDING	1986-11-18	45,000	45,000	S/L	31.5000
ORIGINAL LOT	1986-11-18	5,000
2 HOUSES - SOUTH (DEMOLISHED)	1989-06-15	3,000
WICK BUILDING	1994-04-27	19,377	14,264	S/L	39.0000	497
OLDSEN BUILDING	2000-03-14	56,511	33,025	S/L	39.0000	1,449
OLDSEN BUILDING LOT	2000-03-14	5,000
FURNACE AND AIR CONDITIONER	1999-07-06	3,586	2,157	S/L	39.0000	92
ELECTRICAL WORK	1999-08-02	1,878	1,126	S/L	39.0000	48
REMODELING	1999-06-21	5,261	3,176	S/L	39.0000	135
FILING CABINET	1999-04-26	142	142	200DB	7.0000
DISPLAY CABINET	1999-06-26	110	110	200DB	7.0000
COPIER	1999-12-31	561	561	200DB	5.0000
VACUUM CLEANER	2000-02-05	250	250	200DB	7.0000
FILING CABINET	2000-03-12	254	254	200DB	7.0000
DISPLAY CABINET	2000-08-13	400	400	200DB	7.0000
FILING CABINET	2000-10-19	160	160	200DB	7.0000
INPUTTING NEW WINDOWS	2000-12-28	2,200	1,243	S/L	39.0000	57
CARPETING	2000-01-26	3,000	3,000	200DB	7.0000
PHOTOS	2000-12-01	6,232	6,232	200DB	7.0000
LIGHTS	2001-07-31	518	518	200DB	7.0000
LIGHTS	2001-10-02	518	518	200DB	7.0000
2 WINDOWS	2001-01-11	1,350	760	S/L	39.0000	35
KEY BOX FOR FIRE DEPT	2001-01-03	189	189	200DB	7.0000
REMODELING BUILDING	2002-06-24	54,289	28,594	S/L	39.0000	1,392
OFFICE MAX - 16 CHAIRS	2003-04-14	472	472	200DB	7.0000
THEISEN'S 2 TABLES	2003-12-12	130	130	200DB	7.0000
OFFICE MAX - 14 CHAIRS	2003-12-10	391	391	200DB	7.0000
CHARLOTTE ELECTRIC	2003-04-21	2,250	1,137	S/L	39.0000	57
DAVE SELLNAU	2003-05-05	8,346	4,200	S/L	39.0000	214
HOFFMAN CARPETS	2003-02-18	7,688	3,918	S/L	39.0000	197
CHARLOTTE ELECTRIC	2003-08-25	998	496	S/L	39.0000	25
SECURITY SYSTEM	2003-04-25	1,140	1,140	200DB	7.0000
WARDROBE CLOSET	2003-05-24	200	200	200DB	7.0000
FURNACE	2004-04-27	7,962	3,819	S/L	39.0000	204
BUILDING REPAIR	2004-05-10	17,017	8,127	S/L	39.0000	436
PARK FARMS COMPUTER	2005-03-22	2,503	2,503	200DB	5.0000
NEW WINDOW	2005-12-27	2,011	879	S/L	39.0000	51
BLDG 3	2007-06-30	47,352	18,870	S/L	39.0000	1,214
WATER HEATER	2007-09-13	289	289	150DB	15.0000
NEW CEMENT S OF NEW BLDG	2008-07-06	7,402	7,293	150DB	15.0000	109
NEW ROOF ON BUILIDNG	2009-08-06	33,030	11,328	S/L	39.0000	846
COMPUTER SOFTWARE	2010-12-20	1,002	1,002	S/L	3.0000
DONATED ANTIQUE ITEMS	2013-07-01	13,537	13,537	200DB	7.0000
DONATED ANTIQUE ITEMS	2011-07-01	8,115	8,115	200DB	7.0000
DONATED ANTIQUE ITEMS	2012-07-01	8,841	8,841	200DB	7.0000
DONATED ANTIQUE ITEMS	2014-07-01	8,180	8,180	200DB	7.0000
NEW COMPUTER	2015-07-01	323	323	200DB	5.0000
PA SYSTEM & HOOK-UP	2015-08-23	2,376	2,376	200DB	7.0000
CHAIRS	2015-05-15	1,027	1,027	200DB	7.0000
1250 DONATED ANTIQUE ITEMS	2015-07-01	22,119	22,119	200DB	7.0000
REMODELING BUILDING	2017-04-21	57,915	8,477	S/L	39.0000	1,485
COMPUTER	2016-09-21	552	552	200DB	5.0000
1869 DONATED ITEMS	2016-07-01	38,945	37,207	200DB	7.0000	1,738
DONATED ANTIQUE ITEMS	2017-07-01	53,936	46,715	200DB	7.0000	4,814
DONATED ANTIQUE ITEMS	2018-07-01	41,147	31,966	200DB	7.0000	3,672
NEW SIGNAGE FOR BUILDING	2018-09-16	1,710	1,328	200DB	7.0000	153
NEW PRINTER	2018-07-19	265	250	200DB	5.0000	15
NEW PRINTER/COPIER	2018-08-06	604	569	200DB	5.0000	35
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS	2018-06-22	7,521	876	S/L	39.0000	193
DONATED ANTIQUE TIEMS	2019-07-01	46,805	32,185	200DB	7.0000	4,177
DONATED BASEBALL COLLECTION	2019-07-01	20,000	13,753	200DB	7.0000	1,785
GUTTERS	2019-08-12	1,197	104	S/L	39.0000	30
DONATED ANTIQUE ITEMS	2020-07-01	9,206	5,180	200DB	7.0000	1,150
4 NEW COMPUTERS	2021-05-10	3,400	1,768	200DB	5.0000	653
NEW FURNANCE	2021-01-15	3,029	439	150DB	15.0000	259
MANNEQUIN	2021-09-15	317	123	200DB	7.0000	55
DONATED ANTIQUE ITEMS	2021-07-01	39,871	15,460	200DB	7.0000	6,975
DONATED ANTIQUE ITEMS	2022-07-01	56,301	8,043	200DB	7.0000	13,788
LED LIGHTING	2022-12-30	2,600	371	200DB	7.0000	637
LAND	2023-08-02	67,343
LANDSCAPING	2023-11-08	1,027		150DB	15.0000	1,027
DONATED ITEMS	2023-07-01	48,048		200DB	7.0000	6,864
TV & STAND	2023-11-14	448		200DB	7.0000	64

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CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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42-1159131

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
MINNESOTA MNG & MTG CO	28,583	26,521
BECTON DICKINSON & CO	11,838	10,677
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP	32,319	26,727
UNION PACIFIC CORP	29,264	27,519
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES	21,650	17,680
GEICO CORP DEB

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TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
ALTRIA GROUP INC	6,700	8,068
ENTERGY CORP	6,878	10,119
PFIZER INC	2,420	2,879
EDWARD JONES CAPITAL INCOME BLDR	77,417	91,875
EDWARD JONES INCOME FD AMERICA	78,854	93,250
BOND FUND OF AMERICA	96,273	82,321
VIATRIS INC	65	130
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS	74,483	70,851
GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA	2,419	2,069
AMERICAN FUNDS MUTUAL FUND	1,148	1,207

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TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

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CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GREATER DUBUQUE	AT COST	3,350	3,350

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TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
BUILDINGS	190,818	125,907	64,911	190,818
EQUIPMT, FURNITURE & FIXTURES	440,207	319,690	120,517	440,207
IMPROVEMENTS	210,304	88,789	121,515	210,304
LAND	80,343		80,343	80,343

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TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Description	Amount
ROUNDING	6

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TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES
ADVERTISING	520	520
DUES AND FEES	37	37
SUPPLIES	2,112	2,112

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TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Adjusted Net Income
MEMBER DUES	4,833	4,833
GENEOLOGY DONATIONS	15	15
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME	10	10
ROOM RENTAL INCOME	95	95

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TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
FICA		17

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TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
AGENCY FEES	5,666	2,833		2,833

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TY 2023 SalesOfInventoryList

Name:

CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN:

42-1159131

Category	Gross Sales	Cost of Goods Sold	Net (Gross Sales Minus Cost of Goods Sold)
ATLAS & HISTORY BOOK SALES	210	212	-2