EIN 34-1441511

Lorain Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
State
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Lorain Historical Society preserves the history of the city of Lorain through collecting artifacts, maintaining 4,000 paper files on events and people, and housing a collection of over 7,000 historical photographs. The organization operates the Moore House as a "house museum" with carefully arranged exhibits.
Total revenues
$599,727
2023
Total expenses
$680,608
2023
Total assets
$2,874,378
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at Lorain Historical Society

The organization collects artifacts on the history of Lorain, has 4,000 paper files on events and people in Lorain and has a collection of over 7,000 Historical photographs. The organization operates the moore house as a collections facility with two floors being used for collections and storage, and the first floor being used for office and program spaces. The organization owns and operates the carnegie center as its primary exhibit space and administrative offices. Not only does the Lorain Historical Society hold events at both locations for residents of the community and visitors to the city, but it also has regular programs at various locations throughout the city over the course of the year.

Who funds Lorain Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Stocker FoundationUnrestricted, Most Pressing Need$76,700
The Nord Family FoundationContinued General Operating Support$65,000
Community Foundation of Lorain County (CFLC)Program Support$50,208
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Lorain Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Barb PiscopoExecutive Director$73,000
Brandon J. WysockiBuildings and Grounds Manager
Kaitlyn DonaldsonCurator and Senior Collections Manager
Janeya HisleBookkeeper
Ed BakerSecretary$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Lorain Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$488,142
Program services$17,349
Investment income and dividends$36,781
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,055
Net income from fundraising events$49,045
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$9,465
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$599,727

Form 990s for Lorain Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-05990View PDF
2021-122022-05-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-13990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-01-16990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,208 from Community Foundation of Lorain County (CFLC)
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $17,000 from Norton Family Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $26,000 from The Nordson Corporation Foundation
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $65,000 from The Nord Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
329 W 10th St
Lorain, OH 44052
Metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
County
Lorain County, OH
Website URL
lorainhistory.org/ 
Phone
(440) 245-2563
IRS details
EIN
34-1441511
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
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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