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EIN 26-4545682

Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Spring Grove
State
Minnesota
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
The Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, incorporated in 2009 as a non- profit educational institution, is dedicated to honoring, preserving, and interpreting the history and Heritage of the people from spring grove's norwegian ridge in southeastern Minnesota. Drawing on rich cultural history, the Center records and reflects the achievements of indigenous peoples and immigrants to the spring grove area. The Center draws upon varied resources, while also providing a gathering place and a sense of community and identity to its public.
Total revenues
$342,393
2023
Total expenses
$165,554
2023
Total assets
$1,864,202
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

Giants of the Earth has provided genealogical services to the public which allows individuals to have genetic testing done to help understand their Heritage and find relatives. They also have offered many classes to the community through their fine art and folk school, one of which has a norwegian language camp for children and adults of various ages. Giants of the Earth also completed several oral histories both for the public and private viewing which also helps individuals and groups learn more about their own personal Heritage behind their community, etc.

Who funds Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Sundet FoundationCharitablecharitable$100,000
Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS)Legacy Grant for Oral History Documentary: Academic Contextual Analysis and Script Revision$10,000
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncCulture$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

NameTitleCompensation
Karen GrayPresident and Treasurer$0
Diane SchmidtSecretary$0
Michael SchmidtVice President$0
Jim WoodwardMember$0

Financials for Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$320,167
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$12,066
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-5,172
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$12,282
Miscellaneous revenues$3,050
Total revenues$342,393

Form 990s for Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-02-14990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-08-20990View PDF
2019-122020-09-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS)
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
August 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 223
Spring Grove, MN 55974
Metro area
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
County
Houston County, MN
Website URL
giantsoftheearth.org/ 
Phone
(507) 450-1373
IRS details
EIN
26-4545682
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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