EIN 34-6549217

The Great Lakes Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
City
State
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Great Lakes Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Great Lakes history. The organization operates the National Museum of the Great Lakes and the Clarence S. Metcalf Maritime Research Library. At the museum, visitors can find artifacts and exhibits about the Great Lakes while the organization educates the public through its library, events, and publications such as its quarterly publication.
Total revenues
$3,545,822
2022
Total expenses
$1,248,986
2022
Total assets
$11,521,908
2022
Num. employees
18
2022

Program areas at The Great Lakes Historical Society

The organization operates The national museum of The Great Lakes in toledo, Ohio that has artifacts and exhibits about The Great Lakes. The organization educated The public through its maritime research library, events and publications such as its quarterly inland seas journal. The museum includes a freighter that was renovated as part of The new museum.

Who funds The Great Lakes Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Erie County Community Foundation (ECCF)Matching Grant$764,250
Clement O Miniger Memorial FoundationGeneral$200,000
Greater Toledo Community FoundationAnnual Fund Gift, NMGL'S Annual Fund Gift, General Support at Request of Chey Call, Matching Funds for the Second Wave Challenge, H2o Gala, Gift Towards the NMGL Second Wave Campaign, Lake Huron Supporter of the H2oh! Event$77,250
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at The Great Lakes Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Christopher GillcristExecutive Director$114,000
Elaine CanningTreasurer / Trustee$0
Holly BristollVice Chair / Secretary / Trustee$0
George Jones LllVice Chair$0
Adam SchoeslerAssistant Treasurer / Trustee$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The Great Lakes Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,133,207
Program services$200,558
Investment income and dividends$25,390
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,901
Net income from fundraising events$85,405
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$44,799
Miscellaneous revenues$51,562
Total revenues$3,545,822

Form 990s for The Great Lakes Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-31990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 17, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $764,250 from Erie County Community Foundation (ECCF)
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1701 Front St
Toledo, OH 43605
Metro area
Toledo, OH
County
Lucas County, OH
Phone
(419) 214-5000
IRS details
EIN
34-6549217
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1953
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
Independent
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