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EIN 38-1892669

Benzie Area Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Benzonia
State
Michigan
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
To connect people to the past through the vibrant story of our region. By collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of the Benzie Area. We link the past with the present and inspire future generations. To preserve the history of Benzie county with artifacts, programs and online access to geneological records. To manintain Historical museums and inform the public about the history of Benzie county. Educate the public about Benzie Area history.
Total revenues
$141,752
2023
Total expenses
$165,954
2023
Total assets
$1,194,140
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Benzie Area Historical Society

To educate the public about Benzie county history and maintain Historical items.

Who funds Benzie Area Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Albert M and Lyda M Green FoundationGeneral$15,000
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFor the General Purposes Or Other Charitable Purposes of the Organization.$3,000
Hillquist Irrevocable Family Foundation TrustHistorical Society$2,500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Benzie Area Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Barbara MortExecutive Director$0
Trudi HookTreasurer$0
Phyllis KladderPast Assistant Treasurer$0
Larry WhitePresident$0
John CollinsSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Benzie Area Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$116,284
Program services$10,178
Investment income and dividends$14,529
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$761
Total revenues$141,752

Form 990s for Benzie Area Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-03990View PDF
2022-122023-04-24990View PDF
2021-122022-06-06990View PDF
2020-122021-07-12990View PDF
2019-122020-11-19990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Albert M and Lyda M Green Foundation
July 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Albert M and Lyda M Green Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 185
Benzonia, MI 49616
County
Benzie County, MI
Website URL
benziemuseum.org/ 
Phone
(231) 882-5539
IRS details
EIN
38-1892669
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
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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