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EIN 36-2963047

Putnam County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Hennepin
State
Illinois
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Putnam County Historical Society collects, preserves, and displays historical items from Putnam County. The organization educates the public and disseminates information about the county's history. They conduct historical and genealogical research responding to 1500 inquiries by individuals and schools every year. Museum house exhibits 1844 period items while ag museum display implements and tools of the past. All these activities are carried out by volunteers in Hennepin, IL.
Total revenues
$16,971
2023
Total expenses
$65,079
2023
Total assets
$955,295
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Putnam County Historical Society

Historical and genealogical research responding to 1500 inquiries by individuals and schools annually. Museum house displays 1844 period items. The ag museum display implements and tools of the past. This is an all volunteer organization.

Personnel at Putnam County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
William DukeTreasurer$0
Lonna NaumanSecretary$0
Karen BaileyVice President$0
Sidney WhitakerPresident$0
Sharon ClausenCurator$0

Financials for Putnam County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,095
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1
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$6,875
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$16,971

Form 990s for Putnam County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-27990View PDF
2022-122023-06-30990View PDF
2021-122022-06-24990View PDF
2020-122021-07-23990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
April 13, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 12, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
327 Old Hwy 26 1050 N
Hennepin, IL 61327
County
Putnam County, IL
Website URL
pchistorical.com/ 
Phone
(815) 437-2963
IRS details
EIN
36-2963047
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
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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