EIN 36-2416177

Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Galena
Year formed
1938
Most recent tax filings
2020-12-01
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
$457,152
2020
Total expenses
$304,915
2020
Total assets
$2,502,648
2020
Num. employees
0
2020

Program areas at Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

Historical museum attendance of 11,444 persons.
The gateway location sold 355 admissions tickets for other locations and 618 admissions tickets for the museum.
Historical blacksmith shop attendence of 9,388 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
American Endowment FoundationArts, Culture$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Christine HarrisPresident / Director$0
Kris ChapmanSecretary$0
Doug HilgendorfTreasurer$0
Bonnielynn KreiserVice President$0
William ButtsVice - President$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2020
Total grants, contributions, etc.$357,391
Program services$41,736
Investment income and dividends$789
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,737
Net income from fundraising events$10,248
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$23,320
Miscellaneous revenues$25,405
Total revenues$457,152

Form 990s for Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
2017-122018-09-12990View PDF
2016-122017-08-22990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
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
May 31, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts 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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