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EIN 94-2568302

Merced County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Merced
State
California
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Merced County Historical Society secures funds through membership dues, memorials, and donations to maintain the museum, collect, preserve, research, and interpret historical records and artifacts. The society also provides educational programs and cultural resource management. They support and maintain the museum through plaques and awards, postage, dues and subscriptions, annual luncheon, office expenses and supplies. Their programs include donations, grants, and scholarships.
Also known as...
Merced County Historical Society A California Nonprofit Corporation
Total revenues
$559,854
2024
Total expenses
$238,775
2024
Total assets
$3,335,655
2024
Num. employees
7
2024

Program areas at Merced County Historical Society

Donations, grants, and scholarships
Printing
Museum exhibits
Plaques and awards, postage, dues and subscriptions, annual luncheon, office expenses and supplies

Who funds Merced County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Stewart Family FoundationUnrestricted Use By Exempt Org$50,000
Hattie Givens Testamentary TrustOperating Fund$500

Financials for Merced County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$417,300
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$89,409
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$17,955
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-7,992
Net income from fundraising events$36,528
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$6,654
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$559,854
Data update history
September 3, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
September 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Stewart Family Foundation
August 30, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Community Foundation of Merced County
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
21st N Streets
Merced, CA 95340
Metro area
Merced, CA
County
Merced County, CA
Website URL
mercedmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(209) 723-2401
IRS details
EIN
94-2568302
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
003982
FTB Entity ID
0431959
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2026-01-07
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