Worthington Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Worthington Historical Society Inc is located in Worthington, OH. The organization was established in 1962. 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 06/2024, Worthington Historical Society Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Worthington Historical Society Inc 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 06/2024, Worthington Historical Society Inc generated $150.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $121.4k during the year ending 06/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVATION OF THE THREE HISTORICAL PROPERTIES, ARTIFACTS AND INFORMATION. EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF WORTHINGTON THROUGH MUSEUMS, EXHIBITS, TOURS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE, ALONG WITH SPECIAL EVENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THREE HISTORICAL PROPERTIES AND COLLECTIONS. BOTH THE ORANGE JOHNSON HOUSE (HIGH ST.) AND OLD RECTORY (NEW ENGLAND AVE.) ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE ORANGE JOHNSON HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1811 AND THE OLD RECTORY WAS BUILT IN 1845. BOTH BUILDINGS HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF WORTHINGTON. THE H.P. JEFFERS MOUND IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE OLDEST MANMADE STRUCTURE IN WORTHINGTON, DATING BACK TO THE TIME FRAME 100 B.C. TO 400 A.D CONSTRUCTED BY PEOPLE OF THE HOPEWELL CULTURE. ALL THREE PROPERTIES ARE ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. EACH OF THE THREE PROPERTIES REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INVESTMENT TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.


EDUCATION ABOUT WORTHINGTON HISTORY, PARTICIPATION IN WORTHINGTON MARKET DAY ACTIVITIES, THIRD GRADE SCHOOL WEEK WHERE STUDENTS FROM ALL OF THE WORTHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ARE GIVEN LESSONS ON CITY HISTORY ON THE HISTORIC WORTHINGTON VILLAGE GREEN AND AT THE ORANGE JOHNSON HOUSE. FREQUENT OPEN HOUSES AT THE ORANGE JOHNSON HOUSE THAT ILLUSTRATE PIONEER LIFESTYLES. SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH WALKING TOURS, BUS TOURS, AND GHOST TOURS ABOUT WORTHINGTON HISTORY INCLUDING BUILDINGS, EVENTS AND PEOPLE WHO LIVED IN WORTHINGTON.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$10,334
Fundraising events$26,229
Related organizations$0
Government grants $45,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$46,539
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$128,102
Total Program Service Revenue$15,707
Investment income $6,216
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 $150,025

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