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EIN 37-6046804

Wayne County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Fairfield
State
Illinois
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2024-08-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Wayne County Historical Society promotes the history of Wayne County, IL and operates a local history museum. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and display data and relics relating to the history of Wayne County, Illinois, disseminate the story of Wayne County, Illinois and its outstanding citizens, and encourage historical research. The society provides programs such as a grant to Fairfield Public Library where an early history museum is located and operates a local museum showcasing Wayne County's history in Fairfield, IL.
Total revenues
$22,599
2024
202220232024$0$0.4m
Total expenses
$24,658
2024
202220232024$0$20k$40k
Total assets
$531,478
2024
202220232024$0$0.4m
Num. employees
0
2024
20222023202400.51

Program areas at Wayne County Historical Society

Operation of local museum of Wayne County, Illinois history
Support to local public library for children activity program

Who funds Wayne County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hutchison Foundation Fairfield National Bank TrusteeHanna House Museum$2,000

Financials for Wayne County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 08/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,282
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$17,537
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,692
Net income from fundraising events$-528
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$22,599

Form 990s for Wayne County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-082025-01-13990View PDF
2023-082024-04-22990View PDF
2022-082023-07-17990View PDF
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Hutchison Foundation Fairfield National Bank Trustee
May 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 21, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
300 Se 2nd St
Fairfield, IL 62837
County
Wayne County, IL
Website URL
wayneillinoishistory.org/ 
Phone
(618) 842-4516
IRS details
EIN
37-6046804
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
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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