Benton County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Benton County Historical Society is located in Vinton, IA. The organization was established in 1974. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Benton 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 12/2023, Benton County Historical Society generated $429.8k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.5% per year over the past 2 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

PROVIDE EDUCATION, PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY, AND BE A RESOURCE FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH FOR BENTON COUNTY, IA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

GENEALOGY LIBRARY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REPAIRS WERE MADE TO ONE OF THE HISTORICAL PROPERTIES, AND A CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT WAS CONDUCTED. TOURS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE VINTON DEPOT MUSEUM AND THE HORRIDGE HOUSE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sharon Happel
President
$0
Katie Hopkins
Vice President
$0
Rose Rouse
Treasurer
$0
Melody Snow
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$300
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $10,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$405,465
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$415,765
Total Program Service Revenue$13,367
Investment income $680
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 $429,812

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