Ohio Historical Society
- Assets
- $7.3m
- Revenue
- $25.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 241
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 10/1951
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 31-4389673
Organization Overview
Ohio Historical Society, operating under the name Ohio History Connection, is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Ohio History Connection employed 241 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio History Connection 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 06/2021, Ohio History Connection generated $25.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.9m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Ohio History Connection has awarded 80 individual grants totaling $1,139,189. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IDENTIFY, AUTHENTICATE, COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET OHIO'S HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SITE OPERATIONS/EDUCATION - OPERATE AND MAINTAIN APPROXIMATELY 60 HISTORIC SITES/MUSEUMS; DEVELOP EXHIBITS AND PROVIDE INTERPRETIVE SERVICES INCLUDING LAB DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKSHOPS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CONSERVATION LABS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
STATE ARCHIVES/LIBRARY - ACQUIRE, APPRAISE AND ACCESSION HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE STATE OF OHIO; PROVIDE RESEARCH FOR LIBRARY PATRONS; MICROFILM HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS. AND OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES.
CAPITAL PROJECTS - PLAN, DESIGN AND REHABILITATE EXISTING SITES AND EXHIBITS AS WELL AS PLAN, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT NEW SITES AND EXHIBITS.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION - ADMINISTER THE STATE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OFFICE UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ACT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas V Chema President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
James F Dicke II Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Charley Moses Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Betty Weibel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Melody Young Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jon Elsasser Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Quality Masonry Company Inc Construction | 6/29/22 | $631,541 |
Buckeye Construction & Restoration Ltd Construction | 6/29/22 | $576,054 |
Marker Construction Construction | 6/29/22 | $338,666 |
Vector Security Inc Security Install And Monitoring | 6/29/22 | $523,415 |
Phinney Industrial Service & Maintenance Roofing Services | 6/29/22 | $263,107 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,923,926 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $38,879 |
| 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 | $47,752 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $25,940,986 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $891,879 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,377,576 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,322,526 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,600,022 |
| Payroll taxes | $136,513 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $73,975 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,888 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,115,814 |
| Advertising and promotion | $204,672 |
| Office expenses | $14,260 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,212,980 |
| Travel | $107,329 |
| 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 | $248,882 |
| Insurance | $302,446 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $25,868,350 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,685,605 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $633,203 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,830,133 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $355,765 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $117,820 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,345,353 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,626,469 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,099,128 |
| 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 | $2,379,647 |
| Total liabilities | $10,105,244 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | -$2,759,891 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ohio Historical Society has awarded $326,644 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
122 WEST AUGLAIZE ASSOCIATES LLC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,614 |
CITY OF ATHENS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,100 |
CITY OF BARBERTON PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,500 |
CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,060 |
CITY OF BARBERTON PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
CITY OF SHAKER HEIGHTS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,389 |