Program areas at Ozaukee County Historical Society
The Ozaukee County Historical Society continues to maintain its office in the historic interurban depot located in cedarburg, wi and continues to maintain its Ozaukee County pioneer village location in saukville. Ozaukee County pioneer village includes 24 historic structures that date back to 1840. The organization also maintains stony hill school in fredonia, a one-room school from the mid-1800's that is known to be the birthplace of our national flag day.
The Ozaukee County Historical Society completed the cedarburg railroad station that is located at Ozaukee County pioneer village. 2023 year to date expenses were $3,160 for railroad crossing bell and refinishing the 1871 railroad desk.
In 2023, the new welcome center project was completed. A wood stove was installed, exterior was painted, exhibits were designed and installed.
In 2023, the Ozaukee County Historical Society launched a new project to restore its historic 1940 milwaukee road caboose. Fundraising efforts started in 2022 and continue, with grants received from the greater cedarburg foundation, and the cedarburg landmarks preservation Society and the chris and mary ann velnetske family along with private donations. The Society held a rummage sale where all proceeds were designated for the restoration project. Work completed in 2023 was asbestos abatement, sandblasting, painting, frame welding and purchase of a caboose coal stove.
Who funds Ozaukee County Historical Society
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Ozaukee County Historical Society
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jean Steinke | President and Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Mary Ann Velnetske | President | $0 | 2023-11-09 |
| Becky Miller | Secretary and Director / Director / Graphic Design | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Allen Buchholz | First Vice President and Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Don Borgwardt | Treasurer and Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Ozaukee County Historical Society
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $113,971 | $97,310 | 17.1% |
| Program services | $11,930 | $14,485 | -17.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,079 | $510 | 111.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $1,301 | $3,204 | -59.4% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $22,129 | $16,822 | 31.5% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $213 | $1,135 | -81.2% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $1,863 | $171 | 989.5% |
| Total revenues | $152,486 | $133,637 | 14.1% |
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| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Suffolk Nansemond Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Suffolk, VA | $121,772 |
| Historic Alexandria Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Alexandria, VA | $169,227 |
| Southeast Volusia Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $165,680 |
| Dutchess County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Rhinebeck, NY | $138,871 |
| Genesee County Historical & Museum Society | 501(c)(3) | Flint, MI | $79,800 |
| Ocean County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Toms River, NJ | $135,186 |
| Lawrence County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | New Castle, PA | $94,945 |
| Owyhee County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Murphy, ID | $104,021 |
| Pendleton Historic Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Pendleton, SC | $118,963 |
| West Baton Rouge Historical Association | 501(c)(3) | Port Allen, LA | $45,762 |
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsOperates donor advised fundsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 206
- Cedarburg, WI 53012
- Metro area
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- County
- Ozaukee County, WI
- Website URL
- ochs.co.ozaukee.wi.us/Â
- Phone
- (262) 377-4510
IRS details
- EIN
- 39-1126207
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1960
- 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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