EIN 36-2416177

Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
Galena
Year formed
1938
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society stimulates public interest in the history of the Galena area through operating a museum and related sites, as well as making education programming and collections accessible through traditional and contemporary methods. It sold 355 admissions tickets for other locations and 618 admissions tickets for the museum from its gateway location. The society offers 410 memberships and guided tours with an emphasis on historical sites located within the city of Galena, IL.
Total revenues
$589,966
2023
Total expenses
$454,179
2023
Total assets
$5,248,407
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

Historical museum attendance of 9,997 persons.
Provide guided tours with an emphasis on Historical sites located within the city of galena, il
Historical blacksmith shop attendence of 5,015 persons.
410 memberships and guided tours with an emphasis on Historical sites located within the city of galena, il.

Who funds Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hamill Family FoundationGalena & U.s.grant Museum$1,000,000
Hamill Family FoundationGalena & U.s.grant Museum$500,000
NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC)Illinois Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds$10,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Douglas HilgendorfPresident
Kris ChapmanSecretary$0
Doug HilgendorfPresident / Treasurer$0
Bonnielynn KrieserVice President$0
Jim DurrantTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$287,318
Program services$149,232
Investment income and dividends$83,049
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$15,097
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$42,454
Miscellaneous revenues$12,816
Total revenues$589,966

Form 990s for Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122024-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 9, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 6, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Raymond F and Judith K Mccaskey 2003 Charitable Trust
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Hamill Family Foundation
June 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
513 Bouthillier St
Galena, IL 61036
County
Jo Daviess County, IL
Website URL
galenahistory.org/ 
Phone
(815) 777-9129
IRS details
EIN
36-2416177
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1938
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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