Cook County Historical Society

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 10/2023, Cook County Historical Society employed 4 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 10/2023, Cook County Historical Society generated $923.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $283.4k during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF COOK COUNTY AND TO RELATE IT TO THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FIVE HISTORICAL SITES THAT ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WITH FUNDS OBTAINED THROUGH DONATIONS AND GRANTS THE ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL SITES AND ARTIFACTS FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY IN ORDER TO SHARE THE RICH HISTORY OF COOK COUNTY MINNESOTA WITH THOUSANDS OF VISITORS EACH YEAR


WITH FUNDS OBTAINED THROUGH DONATIONS AND GRANTS THE ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL SITES AND ARTIFACTS FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY IN ORDER 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)Compensation
Myron Bursheim
President
$0
Claire Smith
Treasurer
$0
Teresa Hanson
Secretary
$0
Doug Bruce
Board Member
$0
Brian Tofte
Board Member
$0
Edward Hedstrom
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$8,537
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$810,459
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$818,996
Total Program Service Revenue$63,037
Investment income $36,018
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $4,905
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 $922,956

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