Dubuque County Historical Society
- Assets
- $38.4m
- Revenue
- $7.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 214
- Location
- Dubuque, IA
- Founding
- 10/1964
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 42-6072050
Organization Overview
Dubuque County Historical Society, operating under the name National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame, is located in Dubuque, IA. 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 12/2023, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame employed 214 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame 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, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INTERPRET AND PROTECT THE LIFE, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF OUR REGION AND RIVERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS COMPRISED OF THE NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM, WHICH INCLUDES THE WILLIAM M. BLACK DREDGE STEAMBOAT (A NATIONAL LANDMARK), NATIONAL RIVERS HALL OF FAME, RIVERWORKS DISCOVERY, AND OTHER HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND VESSELS ON ITS 14-ACRE CAMPUS; AND THE MATHIAS HAM HISTORIC SITE, WHICH INCLUDES MATHIAS HAM'S ITALIANATE VILLA, IOWA'S OLDEST BUILDING, AND OTHER HISTORIC AND RECREATED STRUCTURES ON THE TWO-ACRE SITE. MUSEUM OPERATIONS AND COLLECTIONS - THE MUSEUM IS OPEN 363 DAYS OF THE YEAR AND SERVED 198,004 ONSITE GUESTS IN 2023. THE OPERATIONS INCLUDED INSPIRING STEWARDSHIP BY CREATING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES WHERE HISTORY AND RIVERS COME ALIVE! CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THE COLLECTION CONSISTS OF 2,240 ANIMALS OF 242 SPECIES IN OUR LIVING COLLECTION AND 21,665 ARTIFACTS/OBJECTS IN OUR HISTORICAL COLLECTION. WE ALSO HAVE 4,400 LINEAR FEET OF ARCHIVAL MATERIAL AND 8,500 BOOKS IN OUR RESEARCH LIBRARY. MANY OF THE COLLECTIONS ARE ON DISPLAY IN THE 3 BUILDINGS ON BOTH SITES, INCLUDING THE LIBRARY WHICH SERVES AS A RESEARCH SITE.MUSEUM EDUCATION - THE MUSEUM PROVIDED SPECIAL PROGRAMMING FOR 9,564 STUDENT GROUPS, 9,935 ADULT GROUPS AND 15,365 PEOPLE OFF-SITE IN 2023.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Woodward Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Gantz Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Francis A Murray Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Hasken Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lori Thielen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol Bitter Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
J&d Catering Catering Services | 12/30/23 | $195,563 |
Epic Construction Construction | 12/30/23 | $147,690 |
Communications Engineering Company It, Servers | 12/30/23 | $135,482 |
Charles Products Llc Retail Merchandise | 12/30/23 | $131,319 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $448,289 |
| Fundraising events | $30,729 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $125,949 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,918,617 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $86,609 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,523,584 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,218,943 |
| Investment income | $182,563 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $99,584 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $191,252 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $98,163 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $756,019 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,070,108 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $364,657 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $227,198 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,866,046 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,600 |
| Other employee benefits | $250,580 |
| Payroll taxes | $278,964 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,929 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,345 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $35,285 |
| Fees for services: Other | $339,229 |
| Advertising and promotion | $274,747 |
| Office expenses | $441,936 |
| Information technology | $51,335 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $564,298 |
| Travel | $48,864 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,845 |
| Interest | $163,849 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,905,530 |
| Insurance | $161,826 |
| All other expenses | $200,531 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,893,150 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,300 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $532,332 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,219,162 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $78,438 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $384,559 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $64,512 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,557,369 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,515,181 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $38,357,853 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $555,961 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $896,480 |
| 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 | $1,751,699 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,204,140 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $30,472,776 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,680,937 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $38,357,853 |