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EIN 41-0718368

History Center of Olmsted County

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
25
City
Rochester
State
Minnesota
Year formed
1926
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Give people of all ages and backgrounds access and opportunity to learn about the past through interpretive programs and exhibits, research, publications and events. To inspire and serve the public as the leading Historical institution in Olmsted County and the region by connecting the past with the future.
Also known as...
Olmsted County Historical Society
Total revenues
$754,186
2023
Total expenses
$984,332
2023
Total assets
$1,468,463
2023
Num. employees
25
2023

Program areas at History Center of Olmsted County

Operation of a History Center containing exhibits and a research library.
Preservation and interpretation of assorted historic properties including two on the national register of historic places.
Historical educational and entertaining programs, events, and interpretation offered throughout the year.

Who funds History Center of Olmsted County

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS)Legacy Grant for Rehabilitation of George Stoppel Smokehouse$175,685
Rochester Area FoundationEducation$36,650
T Rowe Price CharitableMultiple$22,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at History Center of Olmsted County

NameTitleCompensation
Wayne GannawayExecutive Director$67,342
Valerie WassmerEducation Director
Brian BoettcherBuildings and Grounds Manager
Molli FunkInterim Mayowood Historic Site Manager
Paul ScanlonPresident$0
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for History Center of Olmsted County

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$518,639
Program services$186,375
Investment income and dividends$13,980
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$25,536
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$8,239
Miscellaneous revenues$1,417
Total revenues$754,186

Form 990s for History Center of Olmsted County

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like History Center of Olmsted County

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Joslyn Castle TrustOmaha, NE$1,339,145
The Buffalo History MuseumBuffalo, NY$1,599,107
Washington Heritage MuseumsFredericksburg, VA$1,102,677
Quiet Valley Living Historical FarmStroudsburg, PA$456,053
Elverhoj Museum of History and ArtSolvang, CA$408,728
Oneida Community Mansion HouseOneida, NY$805,045
Harbor History MuseumGig Harbor, WA$845,452
The History MuseumSouth Bend, IN$1,771,612
Historic MorvenPrinceton, NJ$1,339,875
Chester County History Center (CCHS)West Chester, PA$990,623
Data update history
February 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $36,650 from Rochester Area Foundation
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $175,685 from Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS)
January 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1195 W Dr SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Metro area
Rochester, MN
County
Olmsted County, MN
Website URL
olmstedhistory.com/ 
Phone
(507) 282-9447
IRS details
EIN
41-0718368
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1926
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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