EIN 41-1423548

Houston County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2024-09-01
Description
The Society's primary exempt purpose is to gather and preserve historical information and materials of Houston County and to disseminate this information to the general public for their use in whatever legal manner they may choose; by acting as a depository for information and materials for the future; maintaining storage facilities; providing exhibits for the general public, and providing work areas for researchers.
Total revenues
$116,833
2024
Total expenses
$39,267
2024
Total assets
$3,149,971
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at Houston County Historical Society

This year there were 2,282 visitors to various museums, including 28 new researchers. The visitors came from 22 states and 3 foreign countries. There were visitors from 57 cities in Minnesota, 38 cities in Wisconsin, and 19 cities in Iowa. Volunteers received and responded to 362 emails and 221 phone calls. Volunteers contributed a total of 5,154 volunteer hours. 52 individuals donated artifacts this year, adding to the Society's collections that are available to the public.

Who funds Houston County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hetland Family FoundationProgram Support$2,000

Financials for Houston County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 09/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$103,999
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$12,694
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$140
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$116,833

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Data update history
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Hetland Family Foundation
March 28, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Hetland Family Foundation
June 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
104 History LN
Caledonia, MN 55921
Metro area
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
County
Houston County, MN
Phone
(507) 725-3884
IRS details
EIN
41-1423548
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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