Menard County Historical Society is located in Petersburg, IL. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Menard County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2023, Menard County Historical Society generated $38.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.6k during the year ending 10/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVATION OF MENARD CO IL HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS,DOCUMENTS,PHOTOGRAPHS & GENEALOGIES FOR BENEFIT OF PRESENT & FUTURE GENERATIONS; PRESENTATION OF PROGRAMS ON LOCAL AND CENTRAL IL HISTORIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY PROGRAMS ON MENARD COUNTY HISTORY - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF HISTORIC MARBOLD FARMSTEAD ASSOCIATION BRONZE LEVEL ($100)COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO MENARD COUNTY STUDENTS EXCELLING IN HISTORY ($3,000 AWARDED TO 6 STUDENTS; 2 AT PORTA HIGH SCHOOL, 2 AT ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL, AND 2 AT GREENVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FOR A TOTAL OF $18,000).
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MENARD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM.MAINTENANCE OF PAST PERFECT SOFTWARE $440OTHER BUILDING UPKEEP INCLUDING UTILTIES, REPAIRS AND INSURANCE $6,757COST OF HISTORICAL PRINTED MATERIALS SOLD IN MUSEUM $535
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cathie Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tina Williamson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Beverly Leinberger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mary Jane O'hara Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
William Grosboll Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Norm A Claussen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $870 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $417 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,287 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,169 |
Investment income | $32,468 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $38,924 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $18,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $925 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $947 |
Information technology | $440 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,757 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $473 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $31,642 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,832 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $686,261 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $694,093 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $694,093 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $694,093 |