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 06/2024, 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 06/2024, Jackson County Historical Society generated $84.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $103.5k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

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:

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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.


EACH TUESDAY AT NOON JCHS HOSTS A BROWN BAG LUNCH EVENT WITH A PRESENTATION ON SOME HISTORIC EVENT, ARTIFACT, PERSON ETC USUALLY ATTENDED BY 35-40 PEOPLEL


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


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bonnie Mitchell
Curator
$25,000
John Hoff
Director
$0
Dick Kunau
Director
$0
John Pawlowski
Director
$0
Deb Holm
Director
$0
Nancy Johnson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,180
Fundraising events$24,565
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$51,572
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$80,317
Total Program Service Revenue$4,180
Investment income $0
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $84,497

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