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EIN 81-0362958

The History Museum / Cascade County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
City
Great Falls
State
Montana
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The History Museum / Cascade County Historical Society cultivates the preservation of North Central Montana heritage, showcasing rich exhibitions that highlight the area's history. It houses an extensive collection of over 95,000 objects and original documents available for research at The Owen & Gayle Robinson Research Center. The society administers a variety of educational programs and shares the region's history through its archives and public initiatives, inspiring a sense of place and historical awareness among visitors.
Also known as...
Cascade County Historical Society
Total revenues
$812,340
2023
Total expenses
$382,559
2023
Total assets
$2,403,865
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at The History Museum / Cascade County Historical Society

The Cascade County Historical Society administers a History Museum, an archive, and a rather extensive educational program. The Museum, which has over 95,000 objects in its permanent collection, is open free of admission to The general public over 200 days per year.

Who funds The History Museum / Cascade County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd RyanGeneral$28,000
Zeller-Knowles FoundationUrsuline Project 2024$10,000
Davidson Family FoundationGeneral Support$5,000
...and 1 more grant received

Financials for The History Museum / Cascade County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$744,629
Program services$1,630
Investment income and dividends$43,616
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$8,835
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,150
Net income from fundraising events$2,351
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,129
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$812,340

Organizations like The History Museum / Cascade County Historical Society

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Milwaukee County Historical SocietyMilwaukee, WI$1,371,053
Chester County History Center (CCHS)West Chester, PA$990,623
Stark County Historical SocietyCanton, OH$1,407,702
Thomasville History CenterThomasville, GA$712,604
Flagship Niagara LeagueErie, PA$1,565,170
The Buffalo History MuseumBuffalo, NY$1,599,107
Joslyn Castle TrustOmaha, NE$1,339,145
York County History Center (YCHT)York, PA$2,560,240
The History MuseumSouth Bend, IN$1,771,612
Friends of the Governor's Mansion (FGM)Austin, TX$1,159,530
Data update history
June 17, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $28,000 from Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Davidson Family Foundation
December 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
422 2nd St S
Great Falls, MT 59405
Metro area
Great Falls, MT
County
Cascade County, MT
Website URL
greatfallshistorymuseum.org/ 
Phone
(406) 452-3462
IRS details
EIN
81-0362958
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
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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