Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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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
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)205 W FIFTH STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DIXON, IL61021
A Employer identification number

20-5080807
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(815) 288-5749
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$9,814,638J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I 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)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 297,875
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 150,575 150,575 150,575
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -132,934
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,070,967
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 2,083
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 42,708
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... -40,625 -40,625
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,648 0 6,648
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 281,539 150,575 116,598
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 49,510 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 149,449 22,417 22,417 127,032
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,086 2,543 2,543 2,543
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
16,216 2,432 2,432 13,784
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
127,247 0 126,999
20 Occupancy.............. 61,219 9,183 9,183 52,036
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 16,736 7,323 7,323 9,413
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
49,580 6,700 8,030 42,880
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 475,043 50,598 178,927 247,688
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 475,043 50,598 178,927 247,688
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -193,504
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 99,977
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 11,453 14,697 14,697
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use.............. 39,765    
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 4,814,305 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,876,095 		5,228,994
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans............. 169,222 61,727 61,727
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow6,628,179
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow2,118,959 4,617,689 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,509,220 		4,509,220
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 9,652,434 9,461,739 9,814,638
Liabilities 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 right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
626 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,435
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 626 3,435
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 9,651,808 9,458,304
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 9,651,808 9,458,304
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 9,652,434 9,461,739
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
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) ...............
1
9,651,808
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-193,504
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
9,458,304
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
9,458,304
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 MERRILL LYNCH SHORT TERM SALES P 2023-01-01 2023-12-31
b MERRILL LYNCH LONG TERM SALES P 2023-01-01 2023-12-31
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 110,267   136,376 -26,109
b 960,700   1,067,525 -106,825
c
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       -26,109
b       -106,825
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -132,934
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 ................... 		Bracket 3 -26,109
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 right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 1,390
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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,390
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,390
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 80
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 1,470
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
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.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
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....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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? ................
6
 
No
7
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..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowIL
b
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 .
8b
Yes
 
9
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 .............................
9
Yes
 
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
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 .............
11
 
No
12
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.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowHTTPS://NTHC.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowDAVIS GISI Telephone no.right arrow (815) 564-2081

Located atright arrow10930 HOOVER ROADROCK FALLSIL ZIP+4right arrow61071
15
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
15
 
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
No
1a
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)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(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)
 
No
(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)
 
No
b
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 ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
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? .............
1d
 
No
2
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)):
a
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?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
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.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
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.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
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? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(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)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(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)
 
No
b
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 ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
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? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
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? .........................
8
 
No
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
JAKOB D WALLIN PRESIDENT
40.00 		49,510 0 0
1972 IL RT 26
DIXON,IL61021
CARL SWANSON SECRETARY/TREASURER
0.00 		0 0 0
3555 7TH AVENUE
STERLING,IL61081
DENNIS HAYDEN OPERATIONS MANAGER
0.00 		0 0 0
914 HIGHLAND AVE
DIXON,IL61021
GWENDOLYN MOORE DIRECTOR
0.00 		0 0 0
1972 IL RT 26
DIXON,IL61021
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...................right arrow 0
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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 arrow0
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 TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC RELATING TO NATIVE AMERICANS AND FARMING. 611,796
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  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
5,012,408
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
29,939
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
5,042,347
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
5,042,347
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
75,635
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
4,966,712
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
248,336
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.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
247,688
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
247,688
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$  
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.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(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  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
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...... 		 
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 .......... 		 
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 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
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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
2006-09-19
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
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
0 0 0 0 0
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 0 0 0 0 0
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		247,688 239,938 230,178 242,379 960,183
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		342,220 239,938 230,178 242,379 1,054,715
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		-94,532 0 0 0 -94,532
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ...... 9,815,040 9,690,932 10,242,176 10,109,985 39,858,133
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		 6,523,633 6,604,453 6,575,899 6,575,899 26,279,884
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		        0
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) .... 		        0
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		        0
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		         0
(4) Gross investment income         0
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
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)
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)
aPaid during the year
Total .................................right arrow 3a 0
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 150,575  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
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 ............ 		    18 -132,934  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory 459420 -40,625      
11 Other revenue:
a   		        6,648
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. -40,625 17,641 6,648
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
-16,336
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		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.)
8 OPERATION OF EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS FOR THE PUBLIC
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
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
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
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
2a
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? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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Schedule B
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Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors

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2023
Name of the organization
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
 
Employer identification number

20-5080807
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
  		Employer identification number
20-5080807
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
NORMAN E & HARRIET S WYMBS FOUNDATION
 
205 W 5TH STREET
 
DIXON, IL61021

$ 297,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
  		Employer identification number

20-5080807
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
  		Employer identification number

20-5080807
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Name:
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
EIN:
20-5080807
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PROFESSIONAL FEES 5,086 2,543 2,543 2,543

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
EIN:
20-5080807
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
OFFICE FURNITURE 2006-08-31 1,861 1,861 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
XEROX COPIER 2006-08-31 2,016 2,016 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
PHONE SYSTEM 2006-08-31 3,021 3,021 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
SBM CASH REGISTER 2006-09-30 1,443 1,443 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
COMPUTER AND BACKUP 2007-06-29 2,355 2,355 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
LECTERN LAPTOP 2007-08-10 432 432 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
COMPUTER 2008-05-16 1,095 1,095 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
APPLE COMPUTERS 2012-05-11 16,405 16,405 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
APPLE COMPUTERS & INSALLATION 2012-08-10 12,878 12,878 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
CASH REGISTER 2013-09-30 7,600 7,600 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
LAND 2006-08-31 100,000   L 0 % 0 0 0  
BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS 2007-08-01 3,756,080 1,480,762 SL 39.000000000000 96,310 0 96,310  
WINDOWS 2007-08-01 1,663 656 SL 39.000000000000 43 0 43  
FANS IN COMMUNICATION ROOM 2007-08-01 1,876 857 SL 39.000000000000 43 0 43  
ELECTRIC FOR GIFT SHOP 2007-08-01 521 238 SL 39.000000000000 12 0 12  
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 2007-08-01 2,094 957 SL 39.000000000000 48 0 48  
ELECTRICAL - GIFT SHOP 2007-08-01 3,685 1,684 SL 39.000000000000 85 0 85  
COMMUNICATION ROOM - HEACT CO 2007-08-01 1,876 857 SL 39.000000000000 43 0 43  
ELECTRICAL - GIFT SHOP 2007-08-01 1,776 812 SL 39.000000000000 41 0 41  
OAK PEDASTAL & WALL SHELVES 2007-08-01 1,992 910 SL 39.000000000000 46 0 46  
ELECTRIC - WORKROOM 2007-08-01 1,340 613 SL 39.000000000000 31 0 31  
BLINDS 2007-08-01 578 578 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT 2007-08-01 3,090 1,412 SL 39.000000000000 71 0 71  
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT- CHANGES TO OFFICE AREA 2007-08-01 4,694 2,145 SL 39.000000000000 108 0 108  
RELAY BASE - HEAT CO 2007-08-01 5,081 2,322 SL 39.000000000000 117 0 117  
VALLEY ELECTRIC - LIGHTING GIFT SHOP 2007-08-24 1,153 527 SL 39.000000000000 26 0 26  
LIGHTING FOR GIFT SHOP 2007-10-19 868 397 SL 39.000000000000 20 0 20  
ELECTRIC - AUDITORIUM 2007-12-28 1,642 749 SL 39.000000000000 37 0 37  
NEW ROOF 2010-04-16 7,980 6,802 150DB 15.000000000000 471 0 532  
CHIMNEY REPAIRE (TRUCKPOINT NORTHEAST CHIMNEY 2019-08-22 13,280 1,149 SL 39.000000000000 341 0 341  
REBUILD RETAINING WALL 2019-11-22 14,240 4,378 150DB 15.000000000000 986 0 949  
MURAL 2006-08-31 2,500   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
OFFICE PAINTING 2006-08-31 500   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
OFFICE PICTURE 2006-08-31 283   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
OFFICE PICTURE 2006-08-31 661   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURAL 2006-10-20 6,000   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
FRAME PHOTOS 2006-12-08 665   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
PLACQUE 2007-11-13 2,500   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
RONALD REGAN PORTRAIT 2007-12-14 250   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
SCALE MODEL ROCK RIVER CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY BL 2008-03-07 2,000   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
HISTORIC PLACQUE - DOWN PAYMENT 2008-03-21 6,000   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
FRAME PHOTOS 2008-09-05 2,081   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MODEL OF ROCK RIVER CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY BLDG 2008-11-28 16,000   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
GRAND PIANO 2009-06-01 15,000   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
BISON ROOM MURAL - TOTAL 8250.5 2017-01-06 8,251   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
ARTIFACRS FOR BISON ROOM 2017-12-28 391   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
BISON ROOM MATERIALS - ARTIFACTS 2018-02-20 14,855   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
DISPLAY CASE GLASS 2006-10-20 268 268 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
BOOK SHELVES FOR DISPLAYS 2006-10-20 997 997 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
DISPLAY CASE 2009-09-22 2,800 2,800 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
DISPLAY TABLE 2010-02-19 1,150 1,150 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
PLATFORM FOR PIANO 2010-03-19 350 350 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
DISPLAY CASE 2010-08-20 1,240 1,240 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
DISPLAY STAND 2010-09-03 4,288 4,288 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
DISPLAY STAND 2010-10-01 2,108 2,108 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
AUDIO SYSTEM 2007-08-01 5,955 5,955 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
AUDIO SYSTEM 2007-09-14 3,869 3,869 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
SNOW BLOWER 2007-12-07 1,305 1,305 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
CLOSED CIRCUT TV SYSTEM 2010-04-02 8,460 8,460 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
BURGLAR SYSTEM 2010-04-02 2,019 2,019 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
CAMERA SYSTEM 2010-04-30 212 212 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
CHAIR CADDY FOR FOLDING CHAIRS 2011-07-06 819 819 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
50 FOLDING CHAIRS AND 3 CADDIES FOR CHAIRS 2013-10-03 2,186 2,186 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
SIGN 2013-11-22 19,035 19,035 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
MOWER AND PLOW (ENCLOSED) 2016-01-26 17,948 17,147 200DB 7.000000000000 801 0 214  
WILLET HOFFMAN - CONSULTING PARKING LOT 2010-01-01 12,717 11,132 150DB 15.000000000000 793 0 793  
PARKING LOT CONSULTATION - WILLETT HOFFMAN 2010-01-01 16,405 14,360 150DB 15.000000000000 1,023 0 1,023  
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION - PARKING LOT 2010-01-10 31,500 27,573 150DB 15.000000000000 1,963 0 1,963  
PARKING LOT 2010-01-01 123,047 107,708 150DB 15.000000000000 7,669 0 7,669  
WILLETT HOFFMAN - PARKING LOT 2010-01-01 3,456 3,025 150DB 15.000000000000 215 0 215  
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION 2010-01-01 25,960 22,128 150DB 15.000000000000 1,533 0 1,731  
NORTWEST ILLINOIS CONSTRUCTION - PARKING LOT 2010-01-01 25,960 22,128 150DB 15.000000000000 1,533 0 1,731  
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION 2010-01-01 25,960 22,128 150DB 15.000000000000 1,533 0 1,731  
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION 2010-01-01 35,649 30,386 150DB 15.000000000000 2,105 0 2,377  
PARKING LOT 2010-01-01 35,327 30,112 150DB 15.000000000000 2,086 0 2,355  
PARKING LOT 2010-01-01 75,046 63,968 150DB 15.000000000000 4,431 0 5,003  
EXHIBIT DESIGN PLANS 2011-04-01 10,974   NC 39.000000000000 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT DESIGN PLANS 2011-05-13 11,496   NC 39.000000000000 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT DESIGN PLANS 2011-06-06 10,679   NC 39.000000000000 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT MURAL 2011-07-08 8,398   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2011-07-08 35,482   NC 39.000000000000 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2011-07-08 309,564   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2011-08-12 35,929   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2011-09-16 25,274   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2011-10-05 25,216   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2011-11-23 26,208   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2011-12-15 25,029   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-01-17 25,530   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURALS 2012-01-17 4,650   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-02-08 25,624   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT COST 2012-03-02 403   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURAL EXHIBIT 2012-03-12 5,775   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-03-12 13,612   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-03-14 6,800   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURAL EXHIBIT 2012-03-27 4,950   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-04-04 13,172   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURAL EXHIBIT 2012-04-06 3,750   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURAL EXHIBIT 2012-04-13 3,600   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
REPRINTS FOR EXHIBIT 2012-04-13 1,872   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURAL EXHIBIT 2012-05-02 3,600   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-05-15 13,172   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-05-15 6,800   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURAL - EXHIBIT 2012-06-13 3,000   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-06-18 6,800   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-06-18 13,629   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-06-22 333,965   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURAL - EXHIBIT 2012-06-26 4,860   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT DESIGN 2012-07-17 14,452   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
ANTIQUE STOVE 2012-07-20 1,200   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT MURAL 2012-07-22 4,625   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM 2012-07-22 4,496   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT MURAL 2012-08-03 3,600   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2020-08-03 417,848   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT - MURAL 2012-08-17 3,600   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-08-24 14,087   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-08-31 155,932   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
3 MURALS 2012-09-30 21,770   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
COSTUMES FOR MANIQUINS 2012-09-30 6,800   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURALS 2012-10-26 15,750   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2012-12-05 316,118   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURALS 2012-12-17 8,254   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
COSTUMES FOR MANIQUINS 2012-12-31 6,957   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBIT 2013-01-23 22,013   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
EXHIBITS - VARIOUS 2020-12-31 18,553   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
MURAL - SPACE EXHIBIT 2022-12-09 10,000   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
OFFICE COMPUTER 2023-07-26 1,613   200DB 3.000000000000 538 0 224  
OFFICE COMPUTER 2023-08-20 1,362   200DB 3.000000000000 454 0 151  
LAMINATE SCREEN 2023-10-07 927   200DB 7.000000000000 132 0 33  
APPLE I PAD 2023-10-17 1,406   200DB 3.000000000000 469 0 78  
TRAILER 2023-04-16 1,070   200DB 7.000000000000 153 0 102  
EXHIBITS 2023-06-30 5,840   NC 0 % 0 0 0  
CARPET - EXHIBIT SPACE 2023-04-07 6,560   200DB 7.000000000000 937 0 703  

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
EIN:
20-5080807
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
MERRILL LYNCH HOLDINGS 4,876,095 5,228,994

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
EIN:
20-5080807
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
OFFICE FURNITURE 1,861 1,861 0 0
XEROX COPIER 2,016 2,016 0 0
PHONE SYSTEM 3,021 3,021 0 0
SBM CASH REGISTER 1,443 1,443 0 0
COMPUTER AND BACKUP 2,355 2,355 0 0
LECTERN LAPTOP 432 432 0 0
COMPUTER 1,095 1,095 0 0
APPLE COMPUTERS 16,405 16,405 0 0
APPLE COMPUTERS & INSALLATION 12,878 12,878 0 0
CASH REGISTER 7,600 7,600 0 0
LAND 100,000 0 100,000 100,000
BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS 3,756,080 1,577,072 2,179,008 2,179,008
WINDOWS 1,663 699 964 964
FANS IN COMMUNICATION ROOM 1,876 900 976 976
ELECTRIC FOR GIFT SHOP 521 250 271 271
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 2,094 1,005 1,089 1,089
ELECTRICAL - GIFT SHOP 3,685 1,769 1,916 1,916
COMMUNICATION ROOM - HEACT CO 1,876 900 976 976
ELECTRICAL - GIFT SHOP 1,776 853 923 923
OAK PEDASTAL & WALL SHELVES 1,992 956 1,036 1,036
ELECTRIC - WORKROOM 1,340 644 696 696
BLINDS 578 578 0 0
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT 3,090 1,483 1,607 1,607
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT- CHANGES TO OFFICE AREA 4,694 2,253 2,441 2,441
RELAY BASE - HEAT CO 5,081 2,439 2,642 2,642
VALLEY ELECTRIC - LIGHTING GIFT SHOP 1,153 553 600 600
LIGHTING FOR GIFT SHOP 868 417 451 451
ELECTRIC - AUDITORIUM 1,642 786 856 856
NEW ROOF 7,980 7,273 707 707
CHIMNEY REPAIRE (TRUCKPOINT NORTHEAST CHIMNEY 13,280 1,490 11,790 11,790
REBUILD RETAINING WALL 14,240 5,364 8,876 8,876
MURAL 2,500 0 2,500 2,500
OFFICE PAINTING 500 0 500 500
OFFICE PICTURE 283 0 283 283
OFFICE PICTURE 661 0 661 661
MURAL 6,000 0 6,000 6,000
FRAME PHOTOS 665 0 665 665
PLACQUE 2,500 0 2,500 2,500
RONALD REGAN PORTRAIT 250 0 250 250
SCALE MODEL ROCK RIVER CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY BL 2,000 0 2,000 2,000
HISTORIC PLACQUE - DOWN PAYMENT 6,000 0 6,000 6,000
FRAME PHOTOS 2,081 0 2,081 2,081
MODEL OF ROCK RIVER CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY BLDG 16,000 0 16,000 16,000
GRAND PIANO 15,000 0 15,000 15,000
BISON ROOM MURAL - TOTAL 8250.5 8,251 0 8,251 8,251
ARTIFACRS FOR BISON ROOM 391 0 391 391
BISON ROOM MATERIALS - ARTIFACTS 14,855 0 14,855 14,855
DISPLAY CASE GLASS 268 268 0 0
BOOK SHELVES FOR DISPLAYS 997 997 0 0
DISPLAY CASE 2,800 2,800 0 0
DISPLAY TABLE 1,150 1,150 0 0
PLATFORM FOR PIANO 350 350 0 0
DISPLAY CASE 1,240 1,240 0 0
DISPLAY STAND 4,288 4,288 0 0
DISPLAY STAND 2,108 2,108 0 0
ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS 4,945 4,945 0 0
AUDIO SYSTEM 5,955 5,955 0 0
AUDIO SYSTEM 3,869 3,869 0 0
SNOW BLOWER 1,305 1,305 0 0
CLOSED CIRCUT TV SYSTEM 8,460 8,460 0 0
BURGLAR SYSTEM 2,019 2,019 0 0
CAMERA SYSTEM 212 212 0 0
CHAIR CADDY FOR FOLDING CHAIRS 819 819 0 0
50 FOLDING CHAIRS AND 3 CADDIES FOR CHAIRS 2,186 2,186 0 0
SIGN 19,035 19,035 0 0
MOWER AND PLOW (ENCLOSED) 17,948 17,948 0 0
WILLET HOFFMAN - CONSULTING PARKING LOT 12,717 11,925 792 792
PARKING LOT CONSULTATION - WILLETT HOFFMAN 16,405 15,383 1,022 1,022
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION - PARKING LOT 31,500 29,536 1,964 1,964
PARKING LOT 123,047 115,377 7,670 7,670
WILLETT HOFFMAN - PARKING LOT 3,456 3,240 216 216
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION 25,960 23,661 2,299 2,299
NORTWEST ILLINOIS CONSTRUCTION - PARKING LOT 25,960 23,661 2,299 2,299
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION 25,960 23,661 2,299 2,299
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION 35,649 32,491 3,158 3,158
PARKING LOT 35,327 32,198 3,129 3,129
PARKING LOT 75,046 68,399 6,647 6,647
EXHIBIT DESIGN PLANS 10,974 0 10,974 10,974
EXHIBIT DESIGN PLANS 11,496 0 11,496 11,496
EXHIBIT DESIGN PLANS 10,679 0 10,679 10,679
EXHIBIT MURAL 8,398 0 8,398 8,398
EXHIBIT 35,482 0 35,482 35,482
EXHIBIT 309,564 0 309,564 309,564
EXHIBIT 35,929 0 35,929 35,929
EXHIBIT 25,274 0 25,274 25,274
EXHIBIT 25,216 0 25,216 25,216
EXHIBIT 26,208 0 26,208 26,208
EXHIBIT 25,029 0 25,029 25,029
EXHIBIT 25,530 0 25,530 25,530
MURALS 4,650 0 4,650 4,650
EXHIBIT 25,624 0 25,624 25,624
EXHIBIT COST 403 0 403 403
MURAL EXHIBIT 5,775 0 5,775 5,775
EXHIBIT 13,612 0 13,612 13,612
EXHIBIT 6,800 0 6,800 6,800
MURAL EXHIBIT 4,950 0 4,950 4,950
EXHIBIT 13,172 0 13,172 13,172
MURAL EXHIBIT 3,750 0 3,750 3,750
MURAL EXHIBIT 3,600 0 3,600 3,600
REPRINTS FOR EXHIBIT 1,872 0 1,872 1,872
MURAL EXHIBIT 3,600 0 3,600 3,600
EXHIBIT 13,172 0 13,172 13,172
EXHIBIT 6,800 0 6,800 6,800
MURAL - EXHIBIT 3,000 0 3,000 3,000
EXHIBIT 6,800 0 6,800 6,800
EXHIBIT 13,629 0 13,629 13,629
EXHIBIT 333,965 0 333,965 333,965
MURAL - EXHIBIT 4,860 0 4,860 4,860
EXHIBIT DESIGN 14,452 0 14,452 14,452
ANTIQUE STOVE 1,200 0 1,200 1,200
EXHIBIT MURAL 4,625 0 4,625 4,625
EXHIBIT FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM 4,496 0 4,496 4,496
EXHIBIT MURAL 3,600 0 3,600 3,600
EXHIBIT 417,848 0 417,848 417,848
EXHIBIT - MURAL 3,600 0 3,600 3,600
EXHIBIT 14,087 0 14,087 14,087
EXHIBIT 155,932 0 155,932 155,932
3 MURALS 21,770 0 21,770 21,770
COSTUMES FOR MANIQUINS 6,800 0 6,800 6,800
MURALS 15,750 0 15,750 15,750
EXHIBIT 316,118 0 316,118 316,118
MURALS 8,254 0 8,254 8,254
COSTUMES FOR MANIQUINS 6,957 0 6,957 6,957
EXHIBIT 22,013 0 22,013 22,013
EXHIBITS - VARIOUS 18,553 0 18,553 18,553
MURAL - SPACE EXHIBIT 10,000 0 10,000 10,000
OFFICE COMPUTER 1,613 538 1,075 1,075
OFFICE COMPUTER 1,362 454 908 908
LAMINATE SCREEN 927 132 795 795
APPLE I PAD 1,406 469 937 937
TRAILER 1,070 153 917 917
EXHIBITS 5,840 0 5,840 5,840
CARPET - EXHIBIT SPACE 6,560 937 5,623 5,623


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
EIN:
20-5080807
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OFFICE SUPPLIES 9,067 1,360 1,360 7,707
FILING & CREDIT CARD FEES 296 44 44 252
OUTSIDE SERVICES 8,342 1,251 1,251 7,091
ADVERTISING 4,551 0 0 4,551
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 13,051 1,958 1,958 11,093
PO BOX RENTAL 354 0 0 354
BOTTLED WATER 1,372 206 206 1,166
COMPUTER EXPENSE 3,107 466 466 2,641
AQUARIUM EXPENSE 597 89 89 508
COMMISION EXPENSE 124 19 19 105
SUPPLIES EXPENSE 20 3 3 17
PROMOTIONAL EXPENSE 7,710 1,156 1,156 6,554
WEB DESIGN 989 148 1,478 841


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
EIN:
20-5080807
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
  6,648   6,648


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
EIN:
20-5080807
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
PAYROLL LIABILITIES 626 986
CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 0 2,449


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
NORTHWEST TERRITORY HISTORIC CENTER
EIN:
20-5080807
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PAYROLL TAXES 16,216 2,432 2,432 13,784