Cook County Historical Society
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $315.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Grand Marais, MN
- Founding
- 03/1964
- Data as of
- 10/2021
- EIN
- 41-6038622
Organization Overview
Cook County Historical Society is located in Grand Marais, MN. The organization was established in 1964. 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 10/2021, Cook County Historical Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cook 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 10/2021, Cook County Historical Society generated $315.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $335.8k during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY SHALL BE THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF COOK COUNTY AND TO RELATE IT TO THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. FOUNDED IN 1924, THE COOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIENTY OPERATES FIVE BUILDINGS: THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM (THE 1896 LIGHTKEEPER'S HOUSE) SINCE 1966, THE JOHNSON HERITAGE POST ART GALLERY (JHP ART GALLERY), ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHIPPEWA CITY CHURCH, BALLY BLACKSMITH SHOP, AND A 1930S FISH HOUSE REPLICA. ALONGSIDE THE FISH HOUSE IS THE 35' FISHING TUG, NEE-GEE, BUILT IN 1935 IN GRAND MARAIS. ALL SITES ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC SERVING ALL OF COOK COUNTY AS WELL AS OUR VISITORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WITH FUNDS OBTAINED THROUGH DONATIONS AND GRANTS, COOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL SITES AND ARTIFACTS FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY. THIS ALLOWS OUR ORGANIZATION TO SHARE THE RICH HISTORY OF COOK COUNTY, MINNESOTA WITH THOUSANDS OF VISITORS EACH YEAR.
WITH FUNDS OBTAINED THROUGH DONATIONS AND GRANTS, COOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL SITES AND ARTIFACTS FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY. THIS ALLOWS OUR ORGANIZATION TO SHARE THE RICH HISTORY OF COOK COUNTY, MINNESOTA WITH THOUSANDS OF VISITORS EACH YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cathryn Clark Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $59,395 |
Claire Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barb Backlund President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Myron Bursheim Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marja Erickson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Sullivan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,692 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $68,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,617 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $177,309 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $100,146 |
| 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 | $35,059 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $315,887 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $99,244 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,686 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,282 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,659 |
| Office expenses | $7,286 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $225 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,523 |
| Insurance | $6,300 |
| All other expenses | $8,809 |
| Total functional expenses | $335,830 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,480 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $124,003 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $161 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,500 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $607,904 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $778,921 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,574,969 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,869 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $27,387 |
| Total liabilities | $32,256 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,542,713 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,574,969 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Cook County Historical Society has recieved totaling $58,816.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $30,811 |
Lloyd K Johnson Foundation Duluth, MN PURPOSE: RESTORATION AT JHP ART GALLERY | $28,000 |
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 |