Glen Ellyn Historical Society

Organization Overview

Glen Ellyn Historical Society is located in Glen Ellyn, IL. The organization was established in 1975. 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 06/2023, Glen Ellyn Historical Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Glen Ellyn 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 06/2023, Glen Ellyn Historical Society generated $451.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $211.8k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, EXHIBIT, INTERPRET AND SHARE SIGNIFICANT OBJECTS AND DOCUMENTS THAT CHRONICLE THE HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF GLEN ELLYN AND TO PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF HISTORY, AND THE HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF GLEN ELLYN

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING - IN ORDER TO SHARE HISTORY WITH THE PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED AT THE HISTORY CENTER BY MEMBERS AND GUEST SPEAKERS, AND EXHIBITS ARE ON DISPLAY AT THE HISTORY CENTER AND STACYS TAVERN MUSEUM. SPECIAL EVENTS WHICH EDUCATE OR PROMOTE HISTORY ARE ALSO HELD AT THE HISTORY CENTER, STACYS TAVERN MUSEUM, AND ON SURROUNDING GROUNDS. EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IS FURTHER SUPPORTED THROUGH GUIDED TOURS OF STACYS TAVERN MUSEUM, WHERE MANY ARTIFACTS RELEVANT TO GLEN ELLYNS HISTORY ARE MAINTAINED. ARTIFACTS ARE ALSO ON DISPLAY AND STORED AT THE HISTORY CENTER. SPECIAL PROGRAMS ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF GLEN ELLYN.


STACY'S CORNER STORE - THE GIFT SHOP, LOCATED IN THE HISTORY CENTER BUILDING, OFFERS A RANGE OF BOOKS AND MERCHANDISE RELATED TO GLEN ELLYNS HISTORY., CURRENT EVENTS AND LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS OTHER GIFT ITEMS FOR SALE TO MEMBERS, LOCAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS


COLLECTIONS & HISTORICAL PRESERVATIONS - LOCAL HISTORY IS COLLECTED, CATALOGUED AND PRESERVED FOR HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. PRIMARY EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO GLEN ELLYN HISTORY IN THE COLLECTIONS. SECONDARY EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITIES, DUPAGE COUNTY AND THE CHICAGOLAND AREA, ARCHIVES INCLUDE, IN PART, A PHOTO COLLECTION, EARLY BOUND VOLUMES OF THE GLEN ELLYN NEWS NEWSPAPERS, YEARBOOKS FROM GLENBARD, GLENBARD WEST AND GLENBARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLS, EARLY DUPAGE COUNTY ATLASES AND MAPS, GLEN ELLYN PHONE BOOKS BEGINNING FROM THE 1920S, LOCAL HISTORY BOOKS REAL ESTATE RECORDS, ETC. THE COLLECTIONS ALSO INCLUDE ARTIFACTS WHICH RELATE TO GLEN ELLYNS PAST, OR DEMONSTRATE HOW PEOPLE USED TO LIVE IN GLEN ELLYN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Karen Hall
Executive Dir.
$36,058
Sara Grabenhofer
Acting Exec Dir
$11,085
Jeffrey Anderson
Executive Dir.
$1,154
Mark Lukas
President
$0
Maureen Shekleton
Vice President
$0
Mark Pfefferman
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$29,322
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$385,786
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$415,108
Total Program Service Revenue$20,132
Investment income $25,207
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$30,812
Net Income from Fundraising Events $5,682
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $16,279
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $451,596

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