Beloit Historical Society

Organization Overview

Beloit Historical Society is located in Beloit, WI. The organization was established in 1966. 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 12/2023, Beloit Historical Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Beloit 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 12/2023, Beloit Historical Society generated $160.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $176.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE THE ARCHAEOLOGY, BUILDINGS, RECORDS AND OBJECTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF BELOIT AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE OPERATION AND RESTORATION OF THE HANCHETT-BARTLETT HOMESTEAD AND MUSEUM, PROVIDING EXHIBITS OF LOCAL HISTORICAL VALUE AND PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC REGARDING LOCAL HISTORICAL EVENTS, MAINTAINING ARCHIVES, AND PROVIDING HISTORICAL PRESERVATION CONSULTATION. OUR MAJOR PROGRAM OF SERVICE IS PUBLIC EDUCATION. THIS IS MAINLY ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EXHIBITS AT THE LINCOLN CENTER WHERE WE HAVE A ROTATING SERIES OF SMALL EXHIBITS DURING THE YEAR. WE ALSO HAVE ANNUAL PROGRAMS THAT FEATURE HISTORICAL TOPICS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, HOUSED IN THE LINCOLN CENTER IS THE SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND THE BELOIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY HALL OF FAME WHICH RECOGNIZE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS TO THE CITY OF BELOIT. A SECOND MAJOR PROGRAM IS THE CARE AND HOUSING OF OUR COLLECTIONS AT OUR HEADQUARTERS BUILDING LINCOLN CENTER. THESE COLLECTIONS OF OBJECTS, BOOKS, PAPERS, ETC. FORM THE FOUNDATION OF ALL OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING WE PROVIDE. WE HANDLE HUNDREDS OF RESEARCH REQUESTS FOR GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION. OUR PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIONS ARE USED WIDELY BY LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. A THIRD MAJOR PROGRAM SERVICE IS THE MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PLACES LISTED HANCHETT-BARTLETT HOMESTEAD.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$5,940
Related organizations$0
Government grants $22,482
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$74,400
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $467
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$102,822
Total Program Service Revenue$23,650
Investment income $23,934
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $225
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $14,280
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$5,245
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $667
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $160,593

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