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EIN 38-6157771

Berrien County Historical Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Berrien Springs
State
Michigan
Year formed
1967
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The Berrien County Historical Association operates The History Center at Courthouse Square, collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Berrien County through exhibits, tours, publications, research, and educational and community outreach programs. They also operate the historic courthouse square county park and provide historic outreach programs available to the public. They present Berrien County history programs on the location and in the historical buildings of the original 1839 Berrien County courthouse square.
Total revenues
$160,456
2022
Total expenses
$173,951
2022
Total assets
$140,511
2022
Num. employees
3
2022

Program areas at Berrien County Historical Association

Operate the historic courthouse square County park and provide historic outreach programs available to the public - presenting Berrien County history programs on the location and in the Historical buildings of the original 1839 Berrien County courthouse square in Berrien springs, Michigan. Exhibits and tours are of local, regional and national Historical significance. Research assistance is also offered to genealogists, historians and students. Pulbications about Berrien County history are available for purchase.

Who funds Berrien County Historical Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Berrien Community FoundationSheriff's Residence Support, Historic Marker Beautification Project$12,150
The William G Pomeroy FoundationHistoric Marker$1,550
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$5

Personnel at Berrien County Historical Association

NameTitleCompensation
Maureen McKinley LightDirector$0
Mary Ellen DroletTreasurer$0
Tom NelsonVice President$0
Stephen SmithSecretary / Director$0
Liz MuhlenbeckPresident / Director$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Berrien County Historical Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$133,650
Program services$16,259
Investment income and dividends$-520
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$5,855
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,212
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$160,456

Form 990s for Berrien County Historical Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122022-06-14990View PDF
2019-122020-10-08990View PDF
2018-122019-12-06990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,150 from Berrien Community Foundation
August 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
313 N Cass St
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Metro area
Niles, MI
County
Berrien County, MI
Website URL
berrienhistory.org/ 
Phone
(269) 471-1202
IRS details
EIN
38-6157771
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1967
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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