Solon Historical Society, operating under the name Historical Museum, is located in Solon, OH. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historical Museum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Historical Museum generated $78.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DISCOVERY, PRESERVATION AND COLLECTION OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH ESTABLISHES AND ILLUSTRATES THE HISTORY OF SOLON, OH AND MAKING THAT HISTORICAL INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ONE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ($500) WAS AWARDED TO A SOLON HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BASED ON ACTIVITY INVOLVEMENT, SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL NEED.
THE ORGANIZATION DISSEMINATES HISTORICAL INFORMATION AND AROUSES INTEREST IN THE PAST BY MAINTAINING A MUSEUM OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT ARTIFACTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Shimits President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Johanna Hamm Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Kvacek Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Shimits Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Hricik Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jeff Ring Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,300 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,470 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,770 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $71,070 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,095 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $78,935 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $317 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,237 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,460 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $9,414 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,106 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $83,269 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,113,534 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,202,909 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,202,909 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,202,909 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Solon Historical Society has recieved totaling $2,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Smiley Family Charitable Foundation Solon, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE CHARITABLE GRANT | $2,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Heritage Mark Foundation East Lansing, MI | $12,066,077 | $372,589 |
Detroit Historical Society Detroit, MI | $8,852,742 | $2,440,000 |
Historical Society Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $29,519,223 | $5,864,620 |
Ohio Historical Society Foundation Columbus, OH | $22,693,832 | $2,410,812 |
Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum Doylestown, PA | $25,757,784 | $3,151,386 |
Carriage Town Ministries Flint, MI | $8,458,686 | $3,709,862 |
Lancasterhistory Org Lancaster, PA | $21,295,803 | $1,939,476 |
Historic Hoosier Hills R C & D Inc Versailles, IN | $314,933 | $2,266,391 |
Partners For Sacred Places Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,285,974 | $2,628,300 |
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Akron, OH | $9,640,021 | $4,067,863 |
Language Conservancy Bloomington, IN | $1,366,684 | $2,095,112 |
The Flagship Niagara League Erie, PA | $891,920 | $1,486,616 |