Detroit Historical Society
- Assets
- $8.9m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 75
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 10/1955
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 38-1381144
Organization Overview
Detroit Historical Society is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1955. 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. As of 06/2021, Detroit Historical Society employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Detroit Historical 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 06/2020, Detroit Historical Society generated $2.4m 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 (10.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 06/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TELLS DETROIT'S STORIES AND WHY THEY MATTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF THE DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM - THE DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF HISTORICAL STORIES AND ARTIFACTS. THE DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM IS OPEN FOUR DAYS PER WEEK, 52 WEEKS PER YEAR. THE DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM IS OPEN THREE DAYS PER WEEK, 52 WEEKS PER YEAR. BOTH MUSEUMS ARE OPEN FOR PRIVATE TOURS ON DAYS THEY ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. TOGETHER, THE MUSEUMS SERVE MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, HOURS FOR BOTH MUSEUMS HAVE BEEN REDUCED IN RESPONSE TO STATE OF MICHIGAN GUIDELINES.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS - THE DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUMS' GOAL IS TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSTITUENTS TO GO IN-DEPTH ON CERTAIN HISTORICAL TOPICS, EITHER THROUGH LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, FILMS, OR TOURS. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS APPROXIMATELY 30 COMMUNITY TOURS ANNUALLY AND APPROXIMATELY 25 IN-MUSEUM PROGRAMS. GENERALLY, THESE PROGRAMS ARE TARGETED AT ADULTS AND SENIORS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AIMED AT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. THE AVERAGE COMMUNITY TOUR ATTENDANCE IS 25 PEOPLE, AND THE AVERAGE IN-MUSEUM PROGRAM ATTRACTS 35 INDIVIDUALS.
MAINTAINING MORE THAN 250,000 ARTIFACTS IN THE CITY OF DETROIT'S COLLECTION - THE DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY ENSURES THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF ARTIFACTS RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EVENTS CRITICAL TO THE CITY OF DETROIT'S HISTORY. A SMALL TEAM OF STAFF, INTERNS, AND VOLUNTEERS IS WORKING TO DIGITIZE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION AND PLACE THE INFORMATION ONLINE. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES SEVERAL THOUSAND ITEMS ANNUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elana Rugh President And C.e.o. | Officer | 40 | $216,651 |
Rebecca Saliminen Witt Chief Dev. And Comm. Officer | Officer | 40 | $151,528 |
Kevin Gramlich Chief Fin. And Oper. Officer | Officer | 40 | $123,970 |
John Decker Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Albrecht Second Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Geaneen M Arends Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,012,456 |
| Investment income | $65,212 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $174,929 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$33,502 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$82,824 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $33,252 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,440,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $484,948 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,592,574 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,362 |
| Other employee benefits | $133,077 |
| Payroll taxes | $166,644 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,126 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $158,017 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $72,299 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $194,889 |
| Travel | $15,140 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,008 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $471,004 |
| Insurance | $33,451 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,143,821 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,390,920 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $416,341 |
| 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 | $77,758 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $48,934 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,719,489 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,852,742 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $318,951 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $113,736 |
| 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 | $470,400 |
| Other liabilities | $5,259 |
| Total liabilities | $908,346 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,944,396 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 36 grants that Detroit Historical Society has recieved totaling $671,708.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $83,945 |
Somerset Collection Charitable Fdn Troy, MI PURPOSE: DONATION | $56,924 |
General Society Of Colonial Wars Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO PRESERVE COLONIAL SITE/ARTIFACTS | $50,000 |
Karen & Drew Peslar Foundation Birmingham, MI PURPOSE: FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | $50,000 |
Milner Hotels Foundation Birmingham, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Ford Motor Co Fund Dearborn, MI PURPOSE: ARTS | $40,000 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |
Ohio Historical Society Foundation Columbus, OH | $22,693,832 | $2,410,812 |
Carriage Town Ministries Flint, MI | $8,458,686 | $3,709,862 |
Historic Hoosier Hills R C & D Inc Versailles, IN | $314,933 | $2,266,391 |
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Akron, OH | $9,640,021 | $4,067,863 |
Language Conservancy Bloomington, IN | $1,366,684 | $2,095,112 |
Northern In Historical Society South Bend, IN | $1,839,984 | $1,875,609 |
Historical Society Of Michigan Lansing, MI | $2,060,475 | $1,664,694 |
Michigan State Tr For Railway Pres Inc Owosso, MI | $6,031,068 | $2,296,352 |
Historical Society Of Saginaw County Inc Saginaw, MI | $1,645,608 | $1,278,498 |
Stark County Historical Society Canton, OH | $9,332,303 | $1,047,258 |