Winnebago Historical Society
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $251.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Forest City, IA
- Founding
- 05/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 51-0205104
Organization Overview
Winnebago Historical Society is located in Forest City, IA. The organization was established in 1977. 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. Winnebago 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 12/2021, Winnebago Historical Society generated $251.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $174.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.7%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WINNEBAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S (WHS) EXEMPT PURPOSE IS THE PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF ARTIFACTS AND STRUCTURES RELATED TO HISTORY, PRIMARILY THAT OF AND RELATED TO THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY & NORTH CENTRAL REGION WHERE WE ARE LOCATED. WHS EXISTS AS A REPOSITORY FOR ARTIFACTS AND AN INFORMATION SOURCE FOR ALL AGES. WHS IS OPEN AT ALL SITES FOR TOURS & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT SCHEDULED TIMES AND BY APPOINTMENT. WHS PUBLISHES NEWSLETTERS SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR WITH HISTORICAL INFORMATION AND SCHEDULED HOURS AND PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS AND EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HERITAGE PARK SITE ALLOWS FOR THE COLLECTION, DISPLAY, AND DEMONSTRATION OF PRIMARILY FARM RELATED MACHINERY AND ARTIFACTS COMMONLY USED IN THE EARLY 1900'S IN NORTHERN IOWA. THIS SITE ALSO INCLUDES SCHOOLS, A CHURCH, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER BUSINESS COMMON TO THAT ERA. STEAM THRESHING, PLOWING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES OCCUR ON THE GROUNDS. THE MANSION MUSEUM IS PRIMARY SITE OF WHS. THIS PERIOD HOME CONTAINS ARTIFACTS AND CLOTHING, DEMONSTRATING LIFE IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY TO PRESENT IN NORTHERN IOWA. ON DISPLAY IS AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF LOCALLY COLLECTED INDIAN ARTIFACTS, AND OTHER PERIOD ARTIFACTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karin Carlson Treasurer | Officer | 4.62 | $0 |
Dan Davis President | Officer | 1.38 | $0 |
Cindy Carter Secretary | Officer | 1.62 | $0 |
Ted Hall 1st V-Pres. | Officer | 0.69 | $0 |
Riley Lewis 2ns V-Pres. | Officer | 4.61 | $0 |
Christopher Beiting Board Member | Trustee | 1.15 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $155,664 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $170,664 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,883 |
| Investment income | $231 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $33,267 |
| 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 | $251,205 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $69 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,142 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $48,267 |
| Insurance | $12,909 |
| All other expenses | $9,891 |
| Total functional expenses | $174,082 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,471 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $371,082 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,150,887 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,468,143 |
| Total assets | $3,035,583 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,035,583 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $3,035,583 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Winnebago Historical Society has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Farrer Endowment Foundation Mason City, IA PURPOSE: UPGRADETRACTORMUSEUM | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dubuque County Historical Society Dubuque, IA | $42,203,208 | $9,721,079 |
Jefferson National Parks Association Inc St Louis, MO | $9,104,174 | $5,372,825 |
Minnesota Landmarks St Paul, MN | $7,312,284 | $2,339,984 |
Friends Of The Chicago River Chicago, IL | $1,960,790 | $1,822,157 |
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society Of Black Hills Rapid City, SD | $22,476,449 | $3,858,593 |
Midwest Art Conservation Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | $2,125,685 | $1,795,271 |
Iowa Railroad Historical Society Boone, IA | $4,623,282 | $1,830,405 |
Landmarks Preservation Council Chicago, IL | $10,408,115 | $1,991,527 |
State Historical Society Of Missouri Columbia, MO | $7,318,381 | $1,450,178 |
American Truck Historical Society Kansas City, MO | $4,869,322 | $1,570,216 |
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Lincoln, NE | $17,627,220 | $2,353,385 |
Ramsey County Historical Society Inc Saint Paul, MN | $5,355,556 | $1,137,123 |