Beaver Island Historical Society Of Michigan

Organization Overview

Beaver Island Historical Society Of Michigan is located in Beaver Island, MI. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Beaver Island Historical Society Of Michigan 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 10/2023, Beaver Island Historical Society Of Michigan generated $262.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $326.8k during the year ending 10/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PRESERVING AND SHARING THE UNIQUE HISTORY OF BEAVER ISLAND AND THE ARCHIPELAGO, THE BEAVER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED IN 1957 TO COLLECT AND SHARE THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF BEAVER ISLAND. A REMOTE ISLAND IN LAKE MICHIGAN, IT HAS WITNESSED MANY INTERESTING AND UNIQUE HISTORICAL EVENTS, AND HAS BEEN HOME TO VARIOUS GROUPS INCLUDING NATIVE AMERICANS, A MORMON BRANCH KNOWN AS THE STRANGITES, IRISH IMMIGRANTS, FISHERMAN, LUMBERJACKS, AND MANY MORE. THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY CURRENTLY OPERATES TWO MUSEUMS ON THE ISLAND, THE PRINT SHOP MUSEUM AND THE MARINE MUSEUM, AS WELL AS TWO ADDITIONAL HISTORICAL SITES, HERITAGE PARK AND THE PROTAR HOME. WE OFFER SEVERAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO OUR VISITORS, INCLUDING GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH, COPIES OF ARCHIVAL PHOTOS, AND SERIES OF HISTORICAL JOURNALS AND OTHER BOOKS FOR PURCHASE. ADDITIONALLY, WE HOST MANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROMOTE THE ISLAND'S HISTORY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY CURRENTLY OPERATES TWO MUSEUMS ON THE ISLAND, THE PRINT SHOP MUSEUM AND THE MARINE MUSEUM, AS WELL AS TWO ADDITIONAL HISTORICAL SITES, HERITAGE PARK AND THE PROTAR HOME. WE OFFER SEVERAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO OUR VISITORS, INCLUDING GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH, COPIES OF ARCHIVAL PHOTOS, AND A SERIES OF HISTORICAL JOURNALS AND OTHER BOOKS FOR PURCHASE. ADDITIONALLY, WE HOST MANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROMOTE THE ISLAND'S HISTORY.


THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY CURRENTLY OPERATES TWO MUSEUMS ON THE ISLAND, THE PRINT SHOP MUSEUM AND THE MARINE MUSEUM, AS WELL AS TWO ADDITIONAL HISTORICAL SITES, HERITAGE PARK AND THE PROTAR HOME. WE OFFER SEVERAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO OUR VISITORS, INCLUDING GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH, COPIES OF ARCHIVAL PHOTOS, AND A SERIES OF HISTORICAL JOURNALS AND OTHER BOOKS FOR PRUCHASE. ADDITIONALLY, WE HOST MANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROMOTE THE ISLAND'S HISTORY.


THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HAS COMPLETED IN 2022 A THREE-PHASED CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION PROJECT AT OUR PRINT SHOP MUSEUM. PHASE 1 CONSISTED OF RECONSTRUCTING THE FRONT PORCH OF THE MUSEUM. PHASE 2 DEMOLISHED A WING OF THE MUSEUM THAT WAS NOT PART OF THE HISTORICAL STRUCTURE AND A NEW GALLERY, ARCHIVE AND CONFERENCE ROOM WAS CONSTRUCTED. PHASE 3 WAS A RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC CORE OF THE PRINT SHOP MUSEUM.


THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HAS COMPLETED IN 2022 A THREE-PHASED CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION PROJECT AT OUR PRINT SHOP MUSEUM. PHASE 1 CONSISTED OF RECONSTRUCTING THE FRONT PORCH OF THE MUSEUM. PHASE 2 DEMOLISHED A WING OF THE MUSEUM THAT WAS NOT PART OF THE HISTORICAL STRUCTURE AND A NEW GALLERY, ARCHIVE AND CONFERENCE ROOM WAS CONSTRUCTED. PHASE 3 WAS A RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC CORE OF THE PRINT SHOP MUSEUM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Angela Lefevre-Welke
President
$0
Tracy Paquin
Vice-Preside
$0
Jacque Lafreniere
Treasurer
$0
Joe Callian
Secretary
$0
Sheri Timsak
Trustee
$0
Alan Vicstein
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $61,463
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$118,461
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$179,924
Total Program Service Revenue$17,775
Investment income $483
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 -$16,048
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $79,976
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $262,110

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