EIN 23-7311415

The History Center / Linn County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
State
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The History Center engages people of all ages and backgrounds by preserving and telling stories of Linn County's past and connecting The past to The present and future of Linn County. To provide a unique community resource that preserves and shares The stories of our past, and connects people of all ages to The present and future of Linn County. The History Center preserves and tells The story of Linn County, Iowa. To connect The past to The present and future of Linn County.
Also known as...
Linn County Historical Society
Total revenues
$552,882
2023
Total expenses
$627,931
2023
Total assets
$5,163,494
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at The History Center / Linn County Historical Society

The History Center (thc) is dedicated to connecting The past to The present and future of Linn County. It is a unique community resource and makes The History of Linn County both accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Some of The events held by thc in 2023 included: temporary exhibits: rotating every six to nine months, two different galleries tell compelling stories of Linn County. During normal years, over 5,000 people from all over The country visit these galleries on an annual basis. Topics examined by these exhibits are diverse and compelling. The History Center's smith gallery tells The History of Linn County, and is organized by area of interest. Thc's west gallery tells entrepreneurial stories, and helps visitors understand why Linn County is The 2nd largest economic engine in Iowa. The wilson gallery explores a variety of topics, ranging from The communal impact of quilting to Iowa's struggles with civil rights.walking tours: this program attracts over 700 people each year, covering downtown cedar rapids, neighborhoods within cedar rapids and a variety of downtowns throughout Linn County with over 16 different routes. The purpose of these tours is to provide The participants with a clear understanding of The evolution of each of these spaces.bite of History: almost every one of these seven programs sells out, and it serves over 210 people each year. The program is held in different restaurants throughout Linn County, and historians share stories of The building, The neighborhood, and other details that makes that place special.oral histories live! : room-capacity audiences hear amazing stories told by people who have had remarkable histories in Linn County. The purpose of this program is two-fold. First, it provides a lively and entertaining opportunity to hear amazing life stories. Secondly, these presentations are recorded, and The recordings are transcribed. Therefore, primary source material will be available to researchers in perpetuity. Over 250 people experience these annually in person at The five different programs, and tens of thousands view them when they are online. This program won The american association of state & local History's gold medal for programming in 2023.linn County unburied: participants at each of these five annual programs are introduced to a different cemetery in Linn County, and those people that inhabit these final resting places. It helps tell The stories of The legacies left by these people that had significant impact on The region, The state, The nation and The world. 100 people participate in this program annually.spooky Linn County: authentic Linn County ghost stories are told by a campfire. Although ghost stories cannot be authentically proven, these stories are part of any region's collective experience. This program, held on a single autumn night each year, is more entertainment than educational. However, it provides a unique way for over 200 people from The general public to be introduced to The mission of The History center.rudolph's return: The final holiday display from cedar rapids' armstrong department store has been lovingly recreated using The original animatronic elves. This exhibit is punctuated with live holiday music, craft make 'n take, horse-drawn carriage rides and even a visit and photo with santa. Over 200 people attend this each year.chew on this: participants bring their own lunches to The History Center and are provided with dessert and drink. Each presentation is different, which include author talks, virtual tours and lectures on a variety of topics. 200 people attend these every year.author talks: authors who live in Linn County or those writing about subjects in Linn County provide lively presentations. Over 150 people attend these programs each year.education programming: programs designed for pre-k through fourth graders are experienced by over 900 students in 2023, giving them a hands-on, interactive experience that presents History in a fun and engaging fashion. 50% of The participants come to The History Center (field trips) to participate in these programs. Teams from The History Center go to The schools for The remainder of The programs in order to remove The transportation barrier.research: The organization's library welcomes over 350 researchers annually. These researchers seek information that can be found nowhere else in The world except The History Center's robust library and archive.

Who funds The History Center / Linn County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF)General Support, the History Center's Outdoor Improvement Campaign, Annual Designated Distribution, Group Tours & Field Trips, Outdoor Improvements Capital Campaign, General Support Grant - Support Mission Delivery$82,571
Hall-Perrine FoundationProperty Upgrades$44,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$25,500
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at The History Center / Linn County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Jason WrightExecutive Director$74,799
Cassidy Forster-PeifferProgram Manager Office
Jenny ThielmanProgram Manager
Bob GraftonFacilities Manager
Wright JasonPast Executive Director$77,705
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for The History Center / Linn County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$470,171
Program services$37,595
Investment income and dividends$1,540
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$3,310
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-5,120
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$960
Miscellaneous revenues$44,426
Total revenues$552,882

Form 990s for The History Center / Linn County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-03-28990View PDF
2022-082023-01-19990View PDF
2021-082022-07-12990View PDF
2020-082022-03-03990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $44,000 from Hall-Perrine Foundation
May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 18 new personnel
April 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $82,571 from Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
800 2nd Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Metro area
Cedar Rapids, IA
County
Linn County, IA
Website URL
historycenter.org/ 
Phone
(319) 362-1501
IRS details
EIN
23-7311415
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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