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EIN 34-0868574

Lorain County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Elyria
State
Ohio
Year formed
1958
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Lorain County Historical Society collects, preserves, and shares the history of Lorain County, Ohio through artifacts and historical materials available for research. They educate and inspire present and future generations through museum tours, educational programming, and classroom programs provided for students.
Total revenues
$564,270
2023
Total expenses
$365,091
2023
Total assets
$2,187,476
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Lorain County Historical Society

Collection and preservation of artifacts related to Lorain County, Ohio. Historical materials available for research purposes. Local history education through museum tours and educational programming, including classroom programs provided for students and teachers in elementary schools.

Who funds Lorain County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Lorain County (CFLC)Program Support$81,392
Katherine Thomas Charitable TrustGeneral Operating$5,353
The Eric and Jane Nord Foundation 4269-00-43In Memory of Sara Jane$250
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Lorain County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Kerri BroomeExecutive Director$54,491
Eric Greenly, ArchivistOffice Manager
Jackie KokaiBoard Member$0
Kathryn Dean-DielmanPresident$0
Marilyn WainioSecretary$0
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Lorain County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$386,194
Program services$75,077
Investment income and dividends$28,953
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$19,348
Net income from fundraising events$21,415
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$342
Miscellaneous revenues$32,941
Total revenues$564,270

Form 990s for Lorain County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-10990View PDF
2022-122023-07-26990View PDF
2021-122022-08-16990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122020-09-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Ephraim Historical FoundationEphraim, WI$411,884
Harriton AssociationBryn Mawr, PA$194,354
Waterford FoundationWaterford, VA$524,189
Maine Historical Society (MHS)Portland, ME$1,763,789
Naples Historical SocietyNaples, FL$2,773,496
Fort Lauderdale Historical SocietyFort Lauderdale, FL$910,167
Thomasville LandmarksThomasville, GA$307,524
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,353 from Katherine Thomas Charitable Trust
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $52,293 from Community Foundation of Lorain County (CFLC)
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
284 Washington Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
Metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
County
Lorain County, OH
Website URL
lchs.org/ 
Phone
(440) 322-3341
IRS details
EIN
34-0868574
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1958
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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