Stearns County Historical Society Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $959.6k
- Investments
- $453.8k
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- St Cloud, MN
- Founding
- 02/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1315033
Organization Overview
Stearns County Historical Society Inc, operating under the name Stearns History Museum, is located in St Cloud, MN. The organization was established in 1978. 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, Stearns History Museum employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stearns History Museum 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, Stearns History Museum generated $959.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $915.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE STEARNS HISTORY MUSEUM CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE POWER OF HISTORY AND CULTURE BY COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND INTERPRETING ITS HISTORICAL AND CULUTRAL REOSOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXHIBITS:- LONG TERM EXHIBITS: -ON SOLID GROUND: NEWLY RENOVATED EXHIBIT THAT TELLS THE STORY OF THE GRANITE INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE GROWTH OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA. - 33RD AND COOPER: 50 ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY. EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF THE INDUSTRIAL HUB IN ST CLOUD FROM THE PAN MOTOR COMPANY THROUGH ELECTROLUX. DISCOVER THE RICH HISTORY OF MANUFACTURING IN THE REGION. -FLOWING THROUGH TIME: STEARNS COUNTY IN 1855 WAS A PRISTINE WILDERNESS WITH MULTIPLE ECOSYSTEMS. AS SETTLERS CAME RESOURCES WERE NEEDED TO SUSTAIN THE GROWING POPULATION. TODAY CITIZENS ARE MAKING DIFFICULT CHOICES TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THOSE RESOURCES AND THEY CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT FOR CITIZENS OF THE FUTURE. - RISING TO THE CRISIS: STEARNS COUNTY RESPONDS TO WORLD WAR II. DISCOVER THE MANY WAYS STEARNS COUNTY CITIZENS RESPONDED TO WORLD WAR II BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD. - MINNESOTA'S SECRET LANGUAGE SCHOOL EXPLORES THE HISTORY OF THE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SERVICE LANGUAGE SCHOOLS KNOWN AS AMERICA'S SECRET WEAPON AGAINST JAPAN DURING WW II. - WHY TREATIES MATTER: SELF-GOVERNMENT IN THE DAKOTA AND OJIBWE NATIONS.
MUSUEM OPERATIONS: THE MUSEUM WORKED WITH THE LOCAL STEARNS COUNTY HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE GRANTS AND EXPERTISE IN COLLECTIONS CARE, EXHIBIT DESIGN, ARCHIVAL CARE, AND MANAGEMENT. THOSE MUSEUMS ARE COLD SPRING AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, KIMBALL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, MELROSE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, PAYNESVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, HAEHN MUSEUM, SAUK CENTRE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, SINCLAIR LEWIS FOUNDATION, AND ST. JOSEPH AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.- THE MUSEUM CONTINUES TO BE A POLLING SITE FOR NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS. - 29 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 1667 HOURS TO THE MUSEUM IN 2021.
ARCHIVAL AND RESEARCH SERVICES: RESEARCH, PUBLICATION, AND ARCHIVAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PUBLIC PROGRAMMING THAT ENCOURAGES AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND APPRECIATION FOR LOCAL AND STATE HISTORY. OVER 48,000 BIOGRAPHICAL/SUBJECT FILES, MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES, ARCHIVES/MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS, LIBRARY BOOKS, AND ORAL HISTORIES ARE LISTED ON THE MUSEUM'S LIBRARY CATALOG, WHICH IS ACCESSED ON ITS WEBSITE.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. THE STEARNS HISTORY MUSEUM CONDUCTS PUBLIC PROGRAMMING THAT INTERPRETS THE HISTORY OF STEARNS COUNTY AND MINNESOTA. SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS USE THE MUSEUM TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE LOCAL & STATE HISTORY AND THEIR PLACE IN IT. SCHOOL TOURS AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING: - SHM PROVIDES TOURS AND PROGRAM FOR K-UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ARCHEOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, AND SUBSISTENCE FARMING. FAMILY PROGRAMMING: - HARVEST FESTIVAL A CELEBRATION OF FALL IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA WITH GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. - AT WAR AND AT HOME: A WORLD WAR II LIVING HISTORY EXPERIENCE. A WEEKEND FULL OF ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES TO DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II AND ITS IMPACT ON MINNESOTANS THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS, ACTIVITIES AND INTERACTING WITH REENACTORS.ADULT PROGRAMMING:- BREAKFAST CLUB - MONTHLY SPEAKER SERIES, AVERAGING 80 ATTENDEES PER MONTH, THAT BRINGS BOTH CONTEMPORARY AND HISTORIC ISSUES THAT HAVE OR ARE FACING STEARNS COUNTY AND MINNESOTA RESIDENTS. TOPICS SUCH AS REFUGESS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND FARMING ARE DISCUSSED.- CENTURY FARM PROGRAM - STEARNS COUNTY HAS THE LARGEST RECOGNIZED CENTURY FARMS IN MINNESOTA. THE PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1975. THERE ARE OVER 485 CENTURY FARMS THAT HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE STEARNS HISTORY MUSEUM IN STEARNS COUNTY.- MEMORY WRITERS - A GROUP OF WRITERS SHARE AND CRITIQUE STORIES THEY HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT THEIR FAMILY HISTORY. MEMORY WRITERS MEETS TWICE A MONTH.- QUILTERS GROUP - AREA QUILTERS GATHER SEPTEMBER - MAY AT THE MUSEUM TO WORK ON QUILT RESTORATION PROJECTS. - HOPS & HISTORY - A CELEBRATION OF BREWING IN STEARNS COUNTY. BI-MONTHLY PROGRAM FOCUSED ON A DIFFERENT HISTORICAL TOPIC WITH THE INCENTIVE OF A COLD BEVERAGE. SHM PARTNERS WITH THE LOCAL BREWERS TO PROVIDE A SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE FOR ADULTS 21+.
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PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carie Essig Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $77,363 |
Patricia Webber Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dorraine Larison Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Rindelaub Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Palmer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phillip Terry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $45,698 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $773,099 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $84,715 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $903,512 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,601 |
| Investment income | $11,686 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $16,870 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$382 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,834 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $959,647 |
| 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. | $77,363 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,682 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $354,720 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,302 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,409 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,659 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,556 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $32,076 |
| Office expenses | $33,757 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $636 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,222 |
| Payments to affiliates | $1,501 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $101,874 |
| Insurance | $19,367 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $915,289 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,130 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $99,005 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $49,324 |
| 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 | $1,012 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $936,475 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $453,759 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,632,705 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,158 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25 |
| 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 | $225,890 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $269,073 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,363,632 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,632,705 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Stearns County Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $34,954.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Communitygiving St Cloud, MN PURPOSE: GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $34,949 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Medora, ND | $68,522,255 | $10,499,633 |
Dubuque County Historical Society Dubuque, IA | $42,203,208 | $9,721,079 |
Minnesota Landmarks St Paul, MN | $7,312,284 | $2,339,984 |
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society Of Black Hills Rapid City, SD | $22,476,449 | $3,858,593 |
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 |
Ramsey County Historical Society Inc Saint Paul, MN | $5,355,556 | $1,137,123 |
Rethos Saint Paul, MN | $2,732,815 | $1,832,549 |
Two Rivers Historical Society Two Rivers, WI | $1,166,797 | $640,666 |
Milwaukee County Historical Society Milwaukee, WI | $3,176,056 | $1,183,454 |
Stearns County Historical Society Inc St Cloud, MN | $1,632,705 | $959,647 |
Four Mounds Foundation Dubuque, IA | $637,426 | $940,682 |