Program areas at Aurora Historical Society
Operated, maintained, and continued improving two major museum sites, plus research archives, with an ambitious schedule of exhibits and related activities. Maintained collections of thousands of priceless Historical materials, including archival materials such as photos, documents, and three- demensional artifacts, all relating to Aurora history, preserving these for education of present and future generations. Continued to collect and preserve new materials to grow the collection. Offered outreach and eductaion through special events and activities, with Historical articals and pictorials online through our website, and through eblasts and individual correspondence with members, patrons, and the general public.
Who funds Aurora Historical Society
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Aurora Historical Society
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| John Jaros | Board Member | $63,323 | 2023-03-20 |
| Gregory Probst | President | $0 | 2023-11-13 |
| John Medernach | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-03-20 |
| Mary Caffee Twait | Secretary | $0 | 2023-03-20 |
| Mary Clark Ormond | President | $0 | 2022-11-15 |
Financials for Aurora Historical Society
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $171,895 | $251,281 | -31.6% |
| Program services | $9,619 | $813 | 1083.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $27,022 | $19,558 | 38.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-10,100 | $89,619 | -111.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-3,885 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $4,436 | $4,495 | -1.3% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $198,987 | $365,766 | -45.6% |
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|---|
| Dodge County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Fremont, NE | $147,249 |
| Osceola County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Kissimmee, FL | $817,820 |
| Historic Homes Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Louisville, KY | $646,897 |
| Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor | 501(c)(3) | Latrobe, PA | $198,748 |
| Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association | 501(c)(3) | Coupeville, WA | $119,395 |
| Oneida Community Mansion House | 501(c)(3) | Oneida, NY | $805,045 |
| Southeast Volusia Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $165,680 |
| Madison County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Oneida, NY | $606,731 |
| Fulton County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Wauseon, OH | $140,429 |
| Clackamas County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Oregon City, OR | $318,148 |
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 905
- Aurora, IL 60506
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Kane County, IL
- Website URL
- aurorahistory.org/Â
- Phone
- (630) 906-0650
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-2348569
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1945
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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