Wood County Historical Society
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $330.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Bowling Green, OH
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-7083346
Organization Overview
Wood County Historical Society is located in Bowling Green, OH. The organization was established in 1970. 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. As of 12/2023, Wood County Historical Society employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wood 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 12/2022, Wood County Historical Society generated $330.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $567.6k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WOOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT MAKES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE BY CAPTURING STORIES AND CULTIVATING MEMORIES OF WOOD COUNTY, OHIO AND THE COUNTY HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
OPERATION OF 27,000 SQ. FT. MUSEUM, HERB GARDEN, NATURE TRAILS AND NUMEROUS POINTS OF OUTDOOR INTEREST, ON A 50-ACRE SITE OWNED BY WOOD COUNTY. 1)EVENTS/EXHIBITS: THE MUSEUM HAS FIVE FEATURE EXHIBITS. "FOR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE: PUBLIC CHARITY IN OHIO BY WAY OF THE POOR FARM" OPENED IN 2019. THE EXHIBIT WON FOUR AWARDS AND HAS BEEN THE BASIS FOR FIVE PUBLISHED ARTICLES. THIS EXHIBIT DEPICTS THE HISTORY OF OHIO'S POOR FARM SYSTEM AND INCLUDES MODERN PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEFFERY HALL OF ALL 88 OHIO COUNTY POOR FARM SITES. "ALLURE & ILLUSION: A ROSE-COLORED ROMANCE." SHOWCASING 40+ BEAUTIFUL WEDDING DRESSES ONCE WORN AT PAST WOOD COUNTY WEDDINGS, THIS EXHIBIT PRESENTS THE FOUNDATION OF MARRIAGE CULTURE AND HOW MODERN IDEOLOGY IS CHANGING WHAT IT MEANS TO GET MARRIED AND STRIVE FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM. IT ALSO FEATURES FRANK KALAN HARLEQUIN ROMANCE COVER ART FROM BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY BROWNE POPULAR CULTURE LIBRARY. "THE MARY & CARL BACH STORY" OPENED IN OCTOBER 2020. THIS EXHIBIT CONTEXTUALIZES THE MURDER OF MARY BACH, THE TRIAL AND EXECUTION OF CARL BACH, AND CONFRONTS THE FOLKLORE SURROUNDING THE HUMAN REMAINS THAT ARE PART OF THE WCHS COLLECTION. 1.B) 2 EXHIBITS OUTSIDE MAIN BUILDING: "A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH: SOCIETAL RESPONSE TO DISEASE" LOCATED INSIDE THE PEST HOUSE. "CHASING THE WHITE RABBIT: A HISTORICAL LOOK AT AMERICAN MENTAL ILLNESS" LOCATED INSIDE THE LUNATIC ASYLUM. 2) WCHS HAD THESE EVENTS IN 2022: ~ 10 TEA & TALKS PROGRAMS, HISTORIC BARNS OF OHIO-BOOK SIGNING & PAINTING, AG VENTURE DAY, 19TH LIVING HISTORY DAY, DRONE DROP FUNDRAISER, VIRTUAL AUCTION FUNDRAISER, 'CALL ME OLD FASHIONED' WHISKEY TASTING, MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM CONCERT, NORTH BALTIMORE 'TRUNK OR TREAT,' 2 HOLIDAY PARADES. ~ DEMONSTRATION DAYS: EARLY OHIO ON THE PORTAGE, NWOH BLACKSMITHING, POWER OF YESTERYEAR TRACTOR SHOW, AMATEUR RADIO DAY. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED IN 2022 WAS 9,937. THIS FIGURE INCLUDES MUSEUM VISITORS (1,579), OUTSIDE VISITORS (3,292), EVENT ATTENDANCE (1,035), EDUCATIONAL TALKS & TOURS (4,031). THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE VIRTUAL PROGRAM AUDIENCES OR SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS. VOLUNTEERS: 30 COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS AND 50 ADULT VOLUNTEERS. VOLUNTEERISM INCLUDED FRONT DESK GREETERS, NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLY, EVENTS VOLUNTEERS, AND HERB GARDEN MAINTENANCE.
PUBLICATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER, "THE BLACK SWAMP CHANTICLEER" PRODUCED QUARTERLY IN PRINT AND ONLINE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Baumgardner Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lois Bowlus Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Denise Brennan Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sandy Gill Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mike Ginnetti Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Corinne Gordon Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $10,529 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $188,697 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,057 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $235,283 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $51,148 |
| Investment income | $44,558 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$254 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $81 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $330,816 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| 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 | $21,431 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,808 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,885 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,444 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,675 |
| Office expenses | $8,963 |
| Information technology | $4,287 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $104,152 |
| Travel | $1,634 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $848 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $303,507 |
| Insurance | $14,304 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $567,620 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,000 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $284,410 |
| 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 | $1,272,493 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,557,903 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,753 |
| 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 | $382,581 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $386,334 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,162,627 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,942 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,557,903 |