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EIN 39-6056461

Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Waukesha
State
Wisconsin
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum educates people about the rich history and culture of Waukesha County through preservation efforts.
Total revenues
$171,531
2023
Total expenses
$195,872
2023
Total assets
$1,393,755
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum

The Museum is an educational institution dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Waukesha County.

Who funds Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF)General$6,000
Ge FoundationMatching Gifts$2,500
Don L and Carol G Taylor FoundationOperating Expenses$2,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Bonnie ByrdPrior Executive / Executive Director$38,700
Randy SetzerTreasurer$0
Ronda BaxterPresident / Chairperson / Ex - Chairpero / Director$0
John SchoenknechtSecretary / Landmark Edi$0
Patricia HaukohlVice President / Vice Chairpa / Secretary / Director$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$129,509
Program services$20,590
Investment income and dividends$3,578
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$3,500
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$9,987
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,160
Miscellaneous revenues$1,207
Total revenues$171,531

Form 990s for Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-04-26990View PDF
2021-062022-03-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062020-09-16990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,400 from Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF)
August 4, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,675 from Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
101 W Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Waukesha County, WI
Website URL
waukeshacountymuseum.org/ 
Phone
(262) 521-2859
IRS details
EIN
39-6056461
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
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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