Dubuque County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Dubuque County Historical Society, operating under the name National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame, is located in Dubuque, IA. The organization was established in 1964. 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 12/2021, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame employed 184 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame 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, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame generated $9.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INTERPRET AND PROTECT THE LIFE, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF OUR REGION AND RIVERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

MUSEUM OPERATIONS AND COLLECTIONS - THE MUSEUM IS OPEN 363 DAYS OF THE YEAR AND SERVED 169,772 ONSITE GUESTS IN 2021. THE OPERATIONS INCLUDED INTERPRETING THE HISTORY AND NATURAL LIFE OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND DUBUQUE THROUGH DIVERSE EXHIBITS AT 2 SITES IN DUBUQUE. THE COLLECTIONS CONSIST OF 1,903 ANIMALS IN OUR LIVING COLLECTION AND 23,500 ARTIFACTS/OBJECTS AS WELL AS 4,400 LINEAR FEET OF ARCHIVAL MATERIAL IN OUR HISTORICAL COLLECTION. MANY OF THESE COLLECTIONS ARE ON DISPLAY IN THE 3 BUILDINGS ON BOTH SITES INCLUDING THE LIBRARY WHICH SERVES AS A RESEARCH SITE.STATEMENT CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.EDUCATION - THE MUSEUM PROVIDED SPECIAL PROGRAMMING FOR 9,105 STUDENT GROUPS, 8,677 ADULT GROUPS AND 5,601 PEOPLE OFF-SITE IN 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kurt Strand
CEO
$212,663
Tom Lange
Director Of Finance & Accounting
$63,246
Lori Thielen
Chair
$0
Sarah Hasken
Secretary
$0
Jim Gantz
Vice Chair
$0
Mike Donohue
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Roto Group Llc
Exhibit Design And Installation
$633,037
Conlon Construction
Exhibit Construction
$352,707
Giese Sheet Metal
Hvac Equipment & Installiation
$257,950
J&d Catering
Catering Services
$112,301
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$251,725
Fundraising events$34,763
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,805,516
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,277,209
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $67,665
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,369,213
Total Program Service Revenue$2,604,865
Investment income $164,761
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $54,599
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $826,491
Net Income from Fundraising Events $57,189
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $643,961
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,721,079

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Dubuque County Historical Society has recieved totaling $1,576,515.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ray And Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

Paducah, KY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$750,000
Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd

Janesville, WI

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE - RESTORATION OF HAM HOUSE

$270,000
Ray And Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

Paducah, KY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$250,000
Community Foundation Of Greater Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$109,772
Heartland Charitable Trust

Dubuque, IA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$53,999
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$27,050
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,844,348
Earnings$783,868
Net Contributions$848,078
Other Expense$643,332
Ending Balance$6,832,962

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