Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society is located in Hart, MI. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, 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. Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society 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 06/2023, Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society generated $65.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $74.7k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE THE HISTORY OF OCEANA COUNTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
OPERATE A MUSEUM BUILDING IN HART, MI: ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS INCLUDING GENEALOGICAL RECORDS; RESEARCH RECORDS; ANSWER REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC; CONDUCT TOURS OF THE BUILDING. APPROXIMATELY 207 PERSONS SERVED. OPERATE A HISTORICAL PARK CONSISTING OF 8 BUILDINGS IN MEARS, MI; ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS; HOLD OPEN HOUSES AT THE PARK AND CONDUCT TOURS OF THE PARK. APPROXIMATELY 440 PERSONS SERVED.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Erickson President | 6 | $0 | |
John Varenhorst Vice-President | 4 | $0 | |
Sharon Hallack Recording Secretary | 7 | $0 | |
Loretta Harjes Corresponding Secretary | 8 | $0 | |
Dennis Gale Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Walter Urick Past President | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $57,410 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,188 |
| Membership dues | $1,985 |
| Investment income | $42 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $2,593 |
| Total Revenue | $65,218 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,410 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $19,663 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $6,099 |
| Other expenses | $47,552 |
| Total expenses | $74,724 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $171,763 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $486,537 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $486,537 |