Brown County Historical Society
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $186.6k
- Investments
- $142.8k
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Green Bay, WI
- Founding
- 04/1956
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-0884495
Organization Overview
Brown County Historical Society is located in Green Bay, WI. The organization was established in 1956. 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 12/2021, Brown County Historical Society employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brown 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 12/2021, Brown County Historical Society generated $186.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $179.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, PRESENT AND SHARE THE HERITAGE OF BROWN COUNTY THROUGH EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
HAZELWOOD HISTORIC HOUSE- MEET THE MARTINS- EDUCATIONAL TOURS ABOUT THE MARTIN FAMILY AND 19TH CENTURY LIFE TO VISITORS OF ALL AGES.
VOYAGEUR MAGAZINE- AWARD WINNING HISTORY MAGAZINE COVERING 28 COUNTIES IN NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN. PUBLISHES TWO ISSUES PER YEAR. SUBSCRIBER BASE OF APPROXIMATELY 2,300.
BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - THE SOCIETY PUBLISHED FOUR NEWSLETTERS, PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED CEMETERY WALKS AT THREE CEMETERIES, OFFERED WALKING TOURS OF DOWNTOWN AND ASTOR HISTORIC DISTRICT, OFFERED PROGRAM FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING, HELD A MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING AND A FREE MEMBERSHIP PICNIC, OFFERED PROGRAMS FINDING HOUSE HISTORY, PRESERVATION PROGRAMS, AND COLLABORATED WITH THE BROWN COUNTY TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION TO PRESENT WORKSHOPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christine Dunbar Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $53,864 |
Mary Katherine Matharani President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Tony La Luzerne Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leihla Blozinski Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Paul Novotny Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Barbara Beaver Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $26,292 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,492 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $33,495 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $80,279 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,625 |
| Investment income | $26,391 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $39,131 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $186,559 |
| 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. | $53,864 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,772 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $28,976 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,338 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,185 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,718 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,075 |
| Advertising and promotion | $721 |
| Office expenses | $2,786 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,290 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $369 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,811 |
| Insurance | $4,594 |
| All other expenses | $4,208 |
| Total functional expenses | $179,138 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,638 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,518 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,582 |
| 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 | $3,022 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $334,417 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $968,053 |
| Investments—other securities | $142,763 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,470,993 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,897 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $9,538 |
| 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 | $13,435 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $555,310 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $902,248 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,470,993 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Brown County Historical Society has recieved totaling $7,770.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc Green Bay, WI PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,718 |
Green Bay Packers Foundation Green Bay, WI PURPOSE: 2022 GIVE BIG GREEN BAY CALCULATED MATCH DISBURSEMENT | $1,052 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $477,828 |
| Earnings | $30,180 |
| Other Expense | $10,000 |
| Ending Balance | $498,008 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dubuque County Historical Society Dubuque, IA | $42,203,208 | $9,721,079 |
Heritage Mark Foundation East Lansing, MI | $12,066,077 | $372,589 |
Detroit Historical Society Detroit, MI | $8,852,742 | $2,440,000 |
Carriage Town Ministries Flint, MI | $8,458,686 | $3,709,862 |
Minnesota Landmarks St Paul, MN | $7,312,284 | $2,339,984 |
Friends Of The Chicago River Chicago, IL | $1,960,790 | $1,822,157 |
Midwest Art Conservation Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | $2,125,685 | $1,795,271 |
Iowa Railroad Historical Society Boone, IA | $4,623,282 | $1,830,405 |
Landmarks Preservation Council Chicago, IL | $10,408,115 | $1,991,527 |
Historical Society Of Michigan Lansing, MI | $2,060,475 | $1,664,694 |
Michigan State Tr For Railway Pres Inc Owosso, MI | $6,031,068 | $2,296,352 |
Ramsey County Historical Society Inc Saint Paul, MN | $5,355,556 | $1,137,123 |