Winnebago Historical Society

Organization Overview

Winnebago Historical Society is located in Forest City, IA. The organization was established in 1977. 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. Winnebago 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, Winnebago Historical Society generated $189.0k 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 (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $166.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WINNEBAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S (WHS) EXEMPT PURPOSE IS THE PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF ARTIFACTS AND STRUCTURES RELATED TO HISTORY, PRIMARILY THAT OF AND RELATED TO THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY & NORTH CENTRAL REGION WHERE WE ARE LOCATED. WHS EXISTS AS A REPOSITORY FOR ARTIFACTS AND AN INFORMATION SOURCE FOR ALL AGES. WHS IS OPEN AT ALL SITES FOR TOURS & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT SCHEDULED TIMES AND BY APPOINTMENT. WHS PUBLISHES NEWSLETTERS SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR WITH HISTORICAL INFORMATION AND SCHEDULED HOURS AND PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS AND EVENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HERITAGE PARK SITE ALLOWS FOR THE COLLECTION, DISPLAY, AND DEMONSTRATION OF PRIMARILY FARM RELATED MACHINERY AND ARTIFACTS COMMONLY USED IN THE EARLY 1900'S IN NORTHERN IOWA. THIS SITE ALSO INCLUDES SCHOOLS, A CHURCH, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER BUSINESS COMMON TO THAT ERA. STEAM THRESHING, PLOWING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES OCCUR ON THE GROUNDS. THE MANSION MUSEUM IS PRIMARY SITE OF WHS. THIS PERIOD HOME CONTAINS ARTIFACTS AND CLOTHING, DEMONSTRATING LIFE IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY TO PRESENT IN NORTHERN IOWA. ON DISPLAY IS AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF LOCALLY COLLECTED INDIAN ARTIFACTS, AND OTHER PERIOD ARTIFACTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christopher Beiting
Board Member
$0
Brad Kirchner
Board Member
$0
Laura Kudej
Board Member
$0
Kevin Mason
Board Member
$0
Jim Oulman
Board Member
$0
Harlan Rodberg
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $29,747
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$56,606
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$86,353
Total Program Service Revenue$2,561
Investment income $332
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $45,088
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $188,961

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