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EIN 36-4063482

Lake Bluff History Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Lake Bluff
State
Illinois
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Lake Bluff History Museum researches and preserves historical information, creates interest in and shares knowledge of local history, and inspires participation in events supporting the spirit and pride characteristic of Lake Bluff. The museum hosts educational programs, walks, and publishes materials while also funding board and museum-related expenses.
Also known as...
Vliet Center for Lake Bluff Area History
Total revenues
$89,834
2023
Total expenses
$92,538
2023
Total assets
$607,317
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Lake Bluff History Museum

Educational programs, walks, publications, board expenses, and Lake Bluff History Museum expenses.

Who funds Lake Bluff History Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gertrude E Hill FoundationCharitable$2,000
Lee Family FoundationUnrestricted$1,000
Nels and Liz Leutwiler FoundationGeneral Operations$150
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Lake Bluff History Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Kathy O'HaraPresident$0
Pam RussellVice President$0
Steven KrausTreasurer$0
Cathy McKechneyPast President$0
Paul BergmannSecretary$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Lake Bluff History Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$29,163
Program services$47,824
Investment income and dividends$10,774
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,073
Total revenues$89,834

Form 990s for Lake Bluff History Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-05-09990View PDF
2021-122022-04-21990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122020-12-15990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 10, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Gertrude E Hill Foundation
July 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
127 E Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Lake County, IL
Website URL
lakebluffhistory.org 
Phone
(847) 482-1571
IRS details
EIN
36-4063482
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
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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