Firelands Historical Society
- Assets
- $796.4k
- Revenue
- $50.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Norwalk, OH
- Founding
- 09/1959
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-4471422
Organization Overview
Firelands Historical Society is located in Norwalk, OH. The organization was established in 1959. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Firelands 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 12/2021, Firelands Historical Society generated $50.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $23.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTES AND PRESERVES THE HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF THE FIRELANDS AREA IN NORTHERN OHIO AT THE FIRELANDS MUSEUM AND LANING-YOUNG RESEARCH CENTER LOCATED ON CASE AVE., NORWALK, OHIO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIRELANDS MUSEUM- THE FIRELANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPERATES THE FIRELANDS MUSEUM AT 4 CASE AVE., NORWALK, OHIO. THE MUSEUM IS THE OLDEST OPERATING MUSEUM IN OHIO. HOUSED WITHIN THE THREE-STORY MUSEUM BUILDING IS A LARGE COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND ANTIQUES INCLUDING A CIVIL WAR ERA GUN COLLECTION. THE MUSEUM IS OPERATED BY AN ALL VOLUNTEER STAFF AND CURATOR. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2021 A TOTAL OF 700 VISITORS, STUDENTS AND MEMBERS VISITED THE MUSEUM.
LANING-YOUNG RESEARCH CENTER- THE FIRELANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MUSEUM OPERATES THE LANING-YOUNG RESEARCH CENTER AT 7 CASE AVE., NORWALK, OHIO. HOUSED WITHIN THE RESEARCH CENTER IS A COLLECTION OF LOCAL, COUNTY AND VARIOUS STATE HISTORIES, FAMILY GENEALOGICAL RECORDS, LOCAL RECORDS AND A VAST COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FIRELANDS AREA. THE RESEARCH CENTER ALSO HOUSES A NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACT COLLECTION AS WELL AS A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND FARM ITEMS USED ON FARMS WITHIN THE FIRELANDS AREA. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2021, A TOTAL OF 115 SCHOLARS, GENEALOGISTS, MEMBERS, STUDENTS AND VISITORS MADE USE OF THE RECORDS AND COLLECTIONS LOCATED AT THE LANING-YOUNG RESEARCH CENTER.
PROGRAMS AND DISPLAYS- AS PART OF ITS MISSION, THE FIRELANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY SPONSORED 13 HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC DURING 2021. DURING THE YEAR, THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY CONTINUED TO ADD ARTIFACTS AND DISPLAYS TO ITS NORTHERN AMERICAN INDIAN EXHIBIT AT THE LANING-YOUNG RESEARCH CENTER. TOTAL ATTENDANCE IN 2021 FOR THE VARIOUS EVENTS AMOUNTED TO 850 PEOPLE.
THE FIRELANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTED VARIOUS INFORMATIVE PROGRAMS TO ITS MEMBERS, GUESTS AND SCHOLARS DEALING WITH THE LOCAL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF THE FIRELANDS AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathleen Schaffer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Diane Meyer 1st Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Hipp President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Fred Downey 2nd Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sally Jenkins Secretery | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Rood Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,865 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,052 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,917 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $148 |
| Investment income | $9,326 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,004 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,339 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $465 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $50,444 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $120 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 |
| Office expenses | $4,303 |
| Information technology | $2,080 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,325 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,892 |
| All other expenses | $669 |
| Total functional expenses | $23,925 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $209,899 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $415,209 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $171,261 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $796,369 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $796,369 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $796,369 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Firelands Historical Society has recieved totaling $24,275.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL | | $9,450 |
Albert G And Olive H Schlink Foundation Sandusky, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $7,525 |
John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Charitable Foundation Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,300 |
Twenty-First Century Foundation Monroeville, OH PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Earnings | $1,462 |
| Admin Expense | $465 |
| Net Contributions | $54,715 |
| Ending Balance | $55,712 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Heritage Mark Foundation East Lansing, MI | $12,066,077 | $372,589 |
Detroit Historical Society Detroit, MI | $8,852,742 | $2,440,000 |
Historical Society Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $29,519,223 | $5,864,620 |
Ohio Historical Society Foundation Columbus, OH | $22,693,832 | $2,410,812 |
Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum Doylestown, PA | $25,757,784 | $3,151,386 |
Carriage Town Ministries Flint, MI | $8,458,686 | $3,709,862 |
Lancasterhistory Org Lancaster, PA | $21,295,803 | $1,939,476 |
Historic Hoosier Hills R C & D Inc Versailles, IN | $314,933 | $2,266,391 |
Partners For Sacred Places Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,285,974 | $2,628,300 |
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Akron, OH | $9,640,021 | $4,067,863 |
Language Conservancy Bloomington, IN | $1,366,684 | $2,095,112 |
The Flagship Niagara League Erie, PA | $891,920 | $1,486,616 |