Lake County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Lake County Historical Society is located in Painesville, OH. The organization was established in 1960. 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 12/2022, Lake County Historical Society employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake 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, Lake County Historical Society generated $175.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $261.5k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (LCHS) IS TO USE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT HISTORICAL K-12 EDUCATION IN LAKE COUNTY, OHIO WHILE CONTINUING TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND INTERPRET LOCAL HISTORY. ADULT, YOUTH & SPECIAL EVENT PROGRAMMING ARE USED TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION IN THE MUSEUM, RESEARCH LIBRARY & HISTORICAL VILLAGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LCHS OPERATES A YEAR ROUND PROGRAM OF YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, MUSEUM EXHIBITS, RESEARCH PROJECTS AND COLLECTION AND ARCHIVES DATA MANAGEMENT PROJECTS. YOUTH PRE-SCHOOL TO MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTEND FIELD TRIPS ON SITE IN THE HISTORICAL VILLAGE AND NATIVE AMERICAN SITE, OFF-SITE ON COMMUNITY BASED FIELD TRIPS AND PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THE CLASSROOM CALLED HISTORY TO GO. DURING THE SUMMER AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, A VARIETY OF CAMPS AND THEMED PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED. ADULTS ARE SERVICED BY DINNER AND PRESENTATION PROGRAMS (HISTORIC DINE AROUNDS), BUS TOURS, WOMAN'S HISTORY MONTH HISTORIC LUNCHEON, SPEAKER'S BUREAU AND INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS IN ASSISTED LIVING AND NURSING HOMES. COMMUNITY EVENTS FEATURE HISTORIC THEMES, SUCH AS CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT, WESTERN RESERVE CLAMBAKE, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND LAKE COUNTY CHRISTMAS CHURCH BUS TOUR. LCHS CONTINUES ITS COMMITMENT TO REFURBISH THE FORMER LAKE COUNTY HOME INTO THE COUNTY HISTORY CENTER OPENING FIVE NEW EXHIBIT SPACES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT HAS MADE GREAT STRIDES IN DIGITIZING ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES, ENTERING ALL GENEALOGY DATA, AND ENTERING ALL MANUSCRIPT REFERENCES IN THE LCHS LIBRARY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$20,308
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$113,036
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$133,344
Total Program Service Revenue$38,648
Investment income $1,429
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $522
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $175,268

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