Mcleod County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Mcleod County Historical Society is located in Hutchinson, MN. The organization was established in 1958. 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, Mcleod County Historical Society employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mcleod 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, Mcleod County Historical Society generated $194.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $216.1k 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE ARE DEDICATED TO CONNECTING WITH THE PAST, UNDERSTANDING THE PRESENT AND MAKING INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT THE FUTURE BY FINDING, PRESERVING, EXPLAINING AND SHARING MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MUSEUM COLLECTS, CATALOGS AND PRESERVES ARTIFACTS FOR EXHIBIT AND FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MUSEUM VISITORS AMOUNT TO 3,900 TO 4,300 ANNUALLY. AN EXHIBIT HALL AND ARTIFACT STORAGE AREAS ARE MAINTAINED IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTED SETTING WITH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROLS. VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM ARE PROVIDED WITH AN EDUCATION RELATED TO HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF DAILY LIVING AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS RELATED TO MCLEOD COUNTY.


PROGRAMS ON HISTORICAL TOPICS AND GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ARE PROVIDED FREQUENTLY. ATTENDANCE AT THESE PROGRAMS IS ABOUT 1,500 TO 1,800 ANNUALLY. THE MUSEUM ALSO OFFERS TOURS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN, ADULT GROUPS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDES ATTENDEES WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARE AND PRESERVATION OF THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS. MANY PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ELEMENTS OF MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORY. A SPECIFIC THEME IS EMPHASIZED EACH YEAR IN PROGRAMS, PRINTED MATERIALS AND RELATED EXHIBITS.


A COMPREHENSIVE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COLLECTION ARE MAINTAINED FOR USE BY RESEARCHERS. LIBRARY CONTENTS INCLUDE PRINTED MEDIA, MICROFILMS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND HISTORICAL MEDIA. A DEDICATED GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZES, CATALOGS AND INDEXES MATERIALS TO PROVIDE EASE OF ACCESS. VOLUNTEERS ALSO PROVIDE RESEARCH TO INTERESTED PARTIES ACROSS THE USA. MICROFILM READERS AND PRINTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR USER AS ARE COMPUTER TERMINALS FOR ONLINE RESEARCH. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST RESEARCHERS ON SITE WHEN REQUESTER. REPRODUCTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS, DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIAL PROVIDED BY COPIERS, SCANNERS AND COMMUNICATION MEDIA EQUIPMENT.


THE MUSEUM COLLECTS, CATALOGS AND PRESERVES ARTIFACTS FOR EXHIBIT AND FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MUSEUM VISITORS AMOUNT TO 3,900 TO 4,300 ANNUALLY. AN EXHIBIT HALL AND ARTIFACT STORAGE AREAS ARE MAINTAINED IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTED SETTING WITH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROLS. VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM ARE PROVIDED WITH AN EDUCATION RELATED TO HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF DAILY LIVING AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS RELATED TO MCLEOD COUNTY..


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Haines
Executive Di
$44,135
Lynn Buck
Director
$0
Pat Engelmann
President
$0
Mary Henke
Director
$0
Mary Wiemiller
Director
$0
Dale Ewald
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$9,765
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $83,787
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$30,465
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$124,017
Total Program Service Revenue$538
Investment income $64,499
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 $4,916
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $193,970

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Mcleod County Historical Society has recieved totaling $146,758.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Minnesota Historical Society

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: Legacy grants for the Museum's hvac building mechanical system and museum envelope upgrade.

$72,779
Minnesota Historical Society

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: Legacy grants for the Museum's hvac building mechanical system and museum envelope upgrade.

$72,779
Goebel Foundation Inc

Hutchinson, MN

PURPOSE: FINDING, PRESERVING, EXPLAINING AND SHARING MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORY

$1,200
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$546,680
Earnings$64,265
Other Expense$37,000
Ending Balance$573,945

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