EIN 39-0884495

Brown County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
1938
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Brown County Historical Society aims to preserve, present and share the heritage of Brown County through education and preservation. The society accomplishes this through various activities including cemetery walks, walking tours of downtown and Astor historic district, beer baron brewery program, 1880's great fire program, created programs for Hazelwood historic house such as meet the Martins- educational tours about the Martin family and 19th century life to students and the general public. Additionally, two programs were created: historic women in Green Bay and Christmas at Hazelwood.
Total revenues
$117,026
2023
Total expenses
$209,990
2023
Total assets
$1,215,257
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Brown County Historical Society

Hazelwood historic house- meet the martins- educational tours at hazelwood historic house about the martin family and 19th century life to students and the general public. Two programs were created: historic women in green bay and christmas at hazelwood.
Brown County Historical Society - the Society planned and implemented cemetery walks at three cemeteries, offered walking tours of downtown and astor historic district, offered a beer baron brewery program, 1880s great fire program, created programs for life long learning, held a membership annual meeting and a free membership picnic, architectural walking tours for adults and students, and collaborated with Brown County federation of history organizations to create programs celebrating preservation month.
Voyageur magazine- award winning history magazine covering 28 counties in northeastern Wisconsin. Publishes two issues per year.

Who funds Brown County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation (GGBCF)Arts and Culture Program Support$10,415
Herbert H Kohl CharitiesTo Fund Approved Public Charities$250

Personnel at Brown County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Christine DunbarExecutive Director$59,864
Paul NovotnyTreasurer$0
Mary Katherine MatharaniPresident$0
Dierdra StarySecretary$0
Leihla BlozinskiVice President$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Brown County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$46,309
Program services$44,283
Investment income and dividends$25,921
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$513
Total revenues$117,026

Form 990s for Brown County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-25990View PDF
2022-122023-10-20990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,718 from Greater Green Bay Community Foundation (GGBCF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1411
Green Bay, WI 54302
Metro area
Green Bay, WI
Website URL
browncohistoricalsoc.org/ 
Phone
(920) 437-1840
IRS details
EIN
39-0884495
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1938
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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