EIN 23-7313245

Monroe County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
State
Year formed
1973
Most recent tax filings
2024-03-01
Description
Monroe County Historical Society collects, preserves, researches, interprets and exhibits the history and artifacts of Monroe County. Its purpose is also to research and interpret the relation of the county's genealogy, history and artifacts to the state. The society operates the Monroe County history center in Bloomington, which includes 12,000 square feet of museum gallery space, a local history and genealogy research library, as well as a museum store. The center features semi-permanent exhibits that tell the county's history.
Total revenues
$1,667,203
2024
Total expenses
$646,335
2024
Total assets
$7,452,838
2024
Num. employees
13
2024

Program areas at Monroe County Historical Society

The Monroe County history center, which includes 12,000 square feet of museum gallery space, a local history, genealogy research library, and a museum store, is operated by the Monroe County Historical Society. Semi-permanent exhibits tell the history and stories of the Monroe County community including local industry, early families, education, and home life. The history center also has three gallery spaces that feature changing exhibits on topics related to local history and the community. These exhibits change every 4-6 months. The history center and the research library also develop and host public programming for all ages related to current exhibits, genealogy, and local history topics.

Who funds Monroe County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (CFBMC)To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization$30,996
Dale and Carolyn Anderson Family FoundationSupport County History$50

Financials for Monroe County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 03/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$122,453
Program services$25,419
Investment income and dividends$130,333
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,206,907
Net income from fundraising events$170,766
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$11,195
Miscellaneous revenues$130
Total revenues$1,667,203
Data update history
February 18, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
October 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $24,412 from Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (CFBMC)
November 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
202 E Sixth St
Bloomington, IN 47408
Metro area
Bloomington, IN
County
Monroe County, IN
Website URL
monroehistory.org/ 
Phone
(812) 332-2517
IRS details
EIN
23-7313245
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1973
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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