Waseca County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Waseca County Historical Society is located in Waseca, MN. The organization was established in 1971. 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 12/2022, Waseca County Historical Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waseca 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, Waseca County Historical Society generated $276.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE WASECA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, INTERPRET AND DISSEMINATE THE HISTORY OF WASECA COUNTY AND ITS CITIZENS; AND TO CREATE EXCITEMENT AND INTEREST IN THAT PAST.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CURATOR AND OTHER PROGRAMS


WCHS EXHIBITSWCHS HAS A PERMANENT, GROWING COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS NUMBERING OVER 40,000; AND ABOUT 17,000 IMAGES SCANNED--ALL CATALOGUED AND ARCHIVALLY STORED. RETRIEVING THE COLLECTION'S STORIES AND INFORMATION, AND BRINGING THEM TO THE COMMUNITY WITH MEANING AND RESPECT IS CERTAINLY PART OF OUR MISSION. EVERYTHING IS ACCESSIBLE VIA OUR SEARCHABLE WEBSITE. WE HAVE COMPLETED THE PROCESS OF BRINGING OUR COLLECTION OF KEY ARTIFACTS REPRESENTING THE ESSENTIAL HISTORY OF WASECA COUNTY IN THE FORM OF A TIMELINE ON OUR BALCONY LEVEL OF THE MUSEUM. THE TIMELINE EXHIBIT WILL BE PART OF NEW PROGRAMMING AND EXPANDED HOURS FOR FAMILY VISITS TO THE MUSEUM. IN ADDITION TO THE PERMANENT COLLECTION, WE MOUNT ABOUT TWO TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS EVERY YEAR, AND A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE EXHIBIT.


WCHS SEARCHABLE WEBSITETHE PROCESSING AND INDEXING OF ARTIFACTS, ARCHIVES, NEWSPAPERS, AND SO MANY OTHER HISTORICAL RECORDS IS A CONSTANT AND CONTINUING ACTIVITY. MAKING THAT INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE ONLINE REQUIRES TECHNOLOGICAL HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND KNOW-HOW. WE ARE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS ACCESSIBILITY WITH STAFF AND OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS. WE CONSIDER OUR SOCIETY TO BE AMONG THE MORE PROGRESSIVE IN ALL THESE RESPECTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joan Mooney
Executive Dir.
$27,928
Molly Byron
Board Member
$0
Linda Finley
Board Member
$0
Diane Beckmann
President
$0
Marty Buum
Vice President
$0
Dale Groskreutz
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$147,442
Investment income $119,617
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 $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$333
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $276,728

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