Washington Historical Society

Organization Overview

Washington Historical Society is located in Washington, IL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, 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. Washington 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 04/2024, Washington Historical Society generated $89.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $53.6k during the year ending 04/2024. 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

THE MISSION OF THE WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE, AND DISPLAY WASHINGTON HISTORY. WHILE MAINTAINING A MUSEUM IS A PARTIAL FOCUS, WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAINTAINS A LIBRARY WITH SIGNIFICANT RECORDS, ALLOWING GENEALOGY RESEARCH AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS TIME TRAVELS IN TRUCKS AND TRUNKS TO THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDES FREE PRESENTATIONS AND PROGRAMS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR HISTORICAL INTEREST AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO PROVIDE A MUSEUM AND LIBRARY OF WASHINGTON HISTORY. THIS INCLUDES EXPENSES FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sue Freeberg
Secretary
$0
Judy Gross
Trustee
$0
Jennifer Lersch
Treasurer
$0
Julie Smith
Trustee
$0
John Stromberger
Trustee
$0
Pat Wagner
Vice Preside
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,736
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$21,970
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$26,706
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $5,724
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $7,683
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $20,775
Net Income from Fundraising Events $28,954
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $89,842

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