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EIN 39-1021989

Milwaukee County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
Milwaukee
State
Wisconsin
Year formed
1935
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Milwaukee County Historical Society was founded in 1935 to collect, preserve, and make available materials relating to the history of the Milwaukee community. It operates a history museum and historic sites, including five distinct locations, for public benefit and coordinates and produces special events. Additionally, it maintains a research library and artifact collections for public research, exhibits, and educational programs.
Total revenues
$1,371,053
2023
Total expenses
$1,112,031
2023
Total assets
$3,499,082
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at Milwaukee County Historical Society

Operates history museum and historic sites, including five distinct location, for public benefit. Coordinates and produces special events.
Maintains research library and artifact collections for public research, exhibits, and educational programs.

Who funds Milwaukee County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lynde and Harry Bradley FoundationTo Support General Operations and A Book Project$80,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)Unrestricted Use$50,717
Koeppen-Gerlach FoundationProgram Support$25,000
...and 17 more grants received

Financials for Milwaukee County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,030,191
Program services$255,771
Investment income and dividends$82,693
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-19,090
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$12,899
Miscellaneous revenues$8,589
Total revenues$1,371,053

Organizations like Milwaukee County Historical Society

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Washington County Historical SocietyWashington, PA$635,671
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The Durham MuseumOmaha, NE$5,711,148
The Deering Estate FoundationMiami, FL$848,633
The Buffalo History MuseumBuffalo, NY$1,599,107
The History MuseumSouth Bend, IN$1,771,612
York County History Center (YCHT)York, PA$2,560,240
Museum of History and IndustrySeattle, WA$6,126,430
Stark County Historical SocietyCanton, OH$1,407,702
Evanston History CenterEvanston, IL$1,201,871
Data update history
June 29, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from Dorothy Inbusch Foundation
January 13, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $80,000 from Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,717 from Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)
January 10, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 7, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
910 N Dr Martin Luther King JR
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Milwaukee County, WI
Website URL
milwaukeehistory.net/ 
Phone
(414) 273-8288
IRS details
EIN
39-1021989
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1935
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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