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EIN 41-6038622

Cook County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Grand Marais
State
Minnesota
Year formed
1924
Most recent tax filings
2023-10-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Cook County Historical Society collects, preserves, and disseminates knowledge about the history of Cook County, and relates it to the history of Minnesota. The organization operates five historical sites and a 1935 Fishing Tug that are free to the public. Maintaining and preserving historical sites and artifacts for public display is made possible through donations and grants. Thousands of visitors each year are able to learn about the rich history of Cook County Minnesota.
Total revenues
$922,956
2023
Total expenses
$283,365
2023
Total assets
$2,039,769
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Cook County Historical Society

With funds obtained through donations and grants the organization is able to maintain and preserve Historical sites and artifacts for public display in order to share the rich history of Cook County Minnesota with thousands of visitors each year
With funds obtained through donations and grants the organization is able to maintain and preserve Historical sites and artifacts for public display in order to share the rich history of Cook County Minnesota with thousands of visitors each year

Who funds Cook County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationMultiple Grants for Programs, Operations, Or Other Purposes$34,211
Lloyd K Johnson FoundationJohnson Heritage Post Art Gallery Mo$20,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Cook County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Katie ClarkDirector of Operations
Aliya MarxenJHP Art Gallery Manager
Myron BursheimPresident$0
Teresa HansonSecretary$0
Claire SmithTreasurer$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Cook County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 10/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$818,996
Program services$63,037
Investment income and dividends$36,018
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$4,905
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$0
Total revenues$922,956

Form 990s for Cook County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-102024-03-14990View PDF
2022-102023-06-22990View PDF
2021-102022-07-14990View PDF
2020-102021-04-05990View PDF
2019-102021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Lloyd K Johnson Foundation
August 7, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
8 S Broadway Ave - 1293
Grand Marais, MN 55604
County
Cook County, MN
Website URL
cookcountyhistory.org/ 
Phone
(218) 387-2883
IRS details
EIN
41-6038622
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1924
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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