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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bonnie Mitchell Curator | Officer | 35 | $25,000 |
John Hoff Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dick Kunau Director | Trustee | 54 | $0 |
John Pawlowski Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Deb Holm Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Nancy Johnson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $25,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $19,799 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,484 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,600 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,552 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $600 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,959 |
Insurance | $5,472 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $103,466 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,161 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $372,095 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $185 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,052,196 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $503,000 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,977,637 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $485 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $485 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $369,597 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,607,555 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,977,637 |