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
Financials for Monroe County Historical Society
| Revenues | FYE 03/2024 | FYE 03/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $122,453 | $110,813 | 10.5% |
| Program services | $25,419 | $15,480 | 64.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $130,333 | $107,231 | 21.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $1,206,907 | $135,319 | 791.9% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $170,766 | $171,303 | -0.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $11,195 | $11,422 | -2% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $130 | $126 | 3.2% |
| Total revenues | $1,667,203 | $551,694 | 202.2% |
Organizations like Monroe County Historical Society
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Gasconade County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Hermann, MO | $670,215 |
| Spartanburg County Historical Association | 501(c)(3) | Spartanburg, SC | $743,843 |
| The Bedford Historical Societyinc | 501(c)(3) | Bedford, NY | $611,580 |
| Clarke County Historical Association | 501(c)(3) | Berryville, VA | $1,246,136 |
| LancasterHistory Org | 501(c)(3) | Lancaster, PA | $5,087,618 |
| The Historical Society of Carroll County Maryland | 501(c)(3) | Westminster, MD | $1,551,771 |
| Sandwich Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Sandwich, MA | $1,262,977 |
| Revolutionary Spaces | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $4,899,638 |
| The Lewes Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Lewes, DE | $693,191 |
| Historic Sotterley | 501(c)(3) | Hollywood, MD | $939,241 |
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
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/Â
- 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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