Brown County Historical Society is located in Green Bay, WI. The organization was established in 1956. 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 12/2022, Brown County Historical Society employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brown County 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 12/2022, Brown County Historical Society generated $153.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $209.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, PRESENT AND SHARE THE HERITAGE OF BROWN COUNTY THROUGH EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
HAZELWOOD HISTORIC HOUSE- MEET THE MARTINS- EDUCATIONAL TOURS AT HAZELWOOD HISTORIC HOUSE ABOUT THE MARTIN FAMILY AND 19TH CENTURY LIFE TO STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TWO PROGRAMS WERE CREATED: HISTORIC WOMEN IN GREEN BAY AND CHRISTMAS AT HAZELWOOD.
VOYAGEUR MAGAZINE- AWARD WINNING HISTORY MAGAZINE COVERING 28 COUNTIES IN NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN. PUBLISHES TWO ISSUES PER YEAR.
BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - THE SOCIETY PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED CEMETERY WALKS AT THREE CEMETERIES, OFFERED WALKING TOURS OF DOWNTOWN AND ASTOR HISTORIC DISTRICT, OFFERED A BEER BARON BREWERY PROGRAM, 1880'S GREAT FIRE PROGRAM, CREATED PROGRAMS FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING, HELD A MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING AND A FREE MEMBERSHIP PICNIC, ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS FOR ADULTS AND STUDENTS, AND COLLABORATED WITH BROWN COUNTY FEDERATION OF HISTORY ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE PROGRAMS CELEBRATING PRESERVATION MONTH.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Katherine Matharani President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Dierdra Stary Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leihla Blozinski Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Myrna Dickinson Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Kelley O'connor Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
James Rosenberg Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $20,041 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $63,900 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $83,941 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $33,934 |
| Investment income | $17,167 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $13,219 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $153,006 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $59,865 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,973 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $33,892 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,164 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,749 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,276 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,060 |
| Advertising and promotion | $950 |
| Office expenses | $17,504 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,127 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $725 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,935 |
| Insurance | $5,076 |
| All other expenses | $4,149 |
| Total functional expenses | $209,475 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,935 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,219 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,146 |
| 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 | $549 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $322,483 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $766,518 |
| Investments—other securities | $112,740 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,233,590 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,288 |
| 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 | $4,288 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $475,567 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $753,735 |
| 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 | $1,233,590 |