EIN 38-1689000

Mason County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Ludington
Year formed
1937
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Mason County Historical Society fosters a deeper understanding of and appreciation for Mason County history by collecting, preserving, and presenting historically important artifacts, archives, and buildings. Visitors can experience the history of Mason County through tours, special events, and school field trips.
Total revenues
$861,401
2023
Total expenses
$688,110
2023
Total assets
$7,013,065
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at Mason County Historical Society

The Mason County Historical Society provided visitors the opportunity to experience the history of Mason County through tours, special events, and school field trips.

Who funds Mason County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$102,000
Community Foundation for Muskegon CountyGeneral Operating Support; Annual Distribution; Close the Veterans Mall Fund; Sponsorship of Two Mason Memories Speaker Series Session; Improved Audio Experience for Exhibit Videos$61,363
Great Lakes Castings Corporation FoundationProgram Support$1,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Mason County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Rebecca BerringerExecutive Director$0
Kim ColeVice President$0
James JensenPresident$0
Connie SchwassTreasurer$0
Joan KillionSecretary$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Mason County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$642,149
Program services$139,788
Investment income and dividends$57
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$79,407
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$861,401

Form 990s for Mason County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-24990View PDF
2022-122023-05-31990View PDF
2021-122022-11-17990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $61,363 from Community Foundation for Muskegon County
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $249,598 from Community Foundation for Muskegon County
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1687 S Lakeshore
Ludington, MI 49431
County
Mason County, MI
Website URL
masoncountymihistory.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
38-1689000
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1937
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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