History Center Of Lake Forest Lake Bluff is located in Lake Forest, IL. The organization was established in 1972. 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 05/2023, History Center Of Lake Forest Lake Bluff employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. History Center Of Lake Forest Lake Bluff 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 05/2023, History Center Of Lake Forest Lake Bluff generated $669.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $563.1k during the year ending 05/2023. 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 AND PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAKE LOCAL HISTORY A VITAL FORCE IN COMMUNITY LIFE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF HISTORICAL VALUE, THROUGH THE PRESERVATION AND DISPLAY OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS, THROUGH SERVICES AS AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCE.
PUBLICATION OF A PERIODIC NEWSLETTER TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND THE OVER 800 HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS, OF ITS VARIOUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO DISSEMINATE HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Carol Summerfield Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $93,952 |
Kate Mursau Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sabina Ewing Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shanise A Evans Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Forlow Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Casselberry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $34,826 |
Fundraising events | $97,288 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $504,295 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $636,409 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $18,934 |
Investment income | $19,790 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,208 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,206 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $669,796 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $95,837 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,375 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $182,793 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,000 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $21,315 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,425 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,998 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,200 |
Advertising and promotion | $777 |
Office expenses | $9,208 |
Information technology | $38,635 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,050 |
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 | $45,640 |
Insurance | $7,199 |
All other expenses | $5,294 |
Total functional expenses | $563,125 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $116,851 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $637,039 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,600 |
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 | $4,018 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,024,786 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $761,164 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,552,458 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,277 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $14,373 |
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 | $27,650 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,079,228 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $445,580 |
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 | $3,552,458 |