Jackson County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Jackson County Historical Society is located in Maquoketa, IA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Jackson County Historical Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Jackson 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 06/2022, Jackson County Historical Society generated $172.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $137.4k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 7 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

IDENTIFY, RECORD AND PRESERVE ARTIFACTS REPRESENTING COUNTY HISTORY. PROMOTE AN INTEREST IN AND EDUCATION OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS CONCERNING COUNTY HISTORY THROUGH COLLECTION AND DISPLAY OF ARTIFACTS AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION INCLUDING GENEALOGICAL MATERIAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ORGANIZATION ACQUIRES AND PRESERVES JACKSON COUNTY IOWA HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND INFORMATION AND PRESERVES AND DISPLAYS THEM FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE AT TWO MUSEUM LOCATIONS IN MAQUOKETA, IOWA. COST OF STAFFING AND MAINTAINING FACILITIES IS OUR SINGLE LARGEST EXPENSE. OPERATE TWO GIFT SHOPS AT THESE SITES.


EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROGRAM SERVICES AT MUSEUM FACILITIES. INCLUDED ARE DISPLAY EXPENSES.


PRESERVE AND PROMOTE HISTORIC HURST LIMESTONE KILNS NEAR MAQUOKETA WHERE PUBLIC CAN VIEW THE ONLY REMAINING GROUP OF KILNS IN THE COUNTY. SELF GUIDED TOUR FACILITY WITH EDUCATION PLACARDS DETAILING THE ONCE BOOMING ENTERPRISE OF A CENTURY AGO. JCHS ALSO SUPPORTS OTHER HISTORICAL PRESERVATION EFFORTS IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES SUCH AS BELLEVUE, ANDREW, CANTON THAT HIGHLIGHT OR PRESERVE IMPORTANT STRUCTURES OR PROGRAMS FOR THOSE SPECIFIC AREAS.


BROWN BAG LUNCH EACH TUESDAY HAS ATTENDANCE OF 40 TO 50 PEOPLE AND THE OCCASIONAL SPECIAL EVENT SUCH AS CELEBRATING WW ONE ANNIVERSARY YEAR OR OTHER LOCALLY HISTORIC ANNIVERSARY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bonnie Mitchell
Curator
$24,000
Sarah Jones
Secretary
$0
John Willey
President
$0
Kevin Brown
Treasurer
$0
William Mcclintock
Vice President
$0
John Hoff
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,630
Fundraising events$87,464
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$52,807
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$143,901
Total Program Service Revenue$1,309
Investment income $474
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $15,687
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 $11,405
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $172,776

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Jackson County Historical Society has recieved totaling $214,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation

East Moline, IL

PURPOSE: TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET AND SHARE THE UNIQUE HISTORY OF JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA

$105,000
Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation

East Moline, IL

PURPOSE: TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET AND SHARE THE UNIQUE HISTORY OF JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA

$105,000
Dubuque Racing Association Ltd

Dubuque, IA

PURPOSE: PURCHASE NEW PICNIC TABLES

$4,000
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