Houston County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Houston County Historical Society is located in Caledonia, MN. The organization was established in 1982. 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. Houston 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 09/2023, Houston County Historical Society generated $83.3k 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 (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $62.8k during the year ending 09/2023. 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

THE SOCIETY'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO GATHER AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL INFORMATION AND MATERIALS OF HOUSTON COUNTY AND TO DISSEMINATE THIS INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THIS YEAR THERE WERE 1,945 VISITORS TO VARIOUS MUSEUM SITES AND 35 WERE NEW RESEARCHERS. THE VISITORS CAME FROM 20 STATES AND ONE FOREIGN COUNTRY. THERE WERE VISITORS FROM 65 MINNESOTA CITIES, 30 WISCONSIN CITIES, AND 9 IOWA CITIES. VOLUNTEERS RECEIVED AND RESPONDED TO 533 TELEPHONE CALLS AND 745 EMAILS. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF 4,769 HOURS. 66 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS DONATED ARTIFACTS THIS YEAR, ADDING TO THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shirley Johnson
President
$0
Deborah Wray
Vice President
$0
Richard Cordes
Treasurer
$0
Paul Wiste
Secretary
$0
Janene Hosch
Director
$0
Duane St Mary
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,935
Fundraising events$2,490
Related organizations$0
Government grants $42,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$27,144
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,429
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$76,069
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $7,056
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $140
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $83,265

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