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Winnebago Historical Society

Winnebago Historical Society

Forest City, IA
Tax ID51-0205104

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About this organization

Revenue

$194,610

Expenses

$173,825

Website

winnebagohistoricalsocietyiowa.org

Mission

Winnebago Historical Society's (WHS) exempt purpose is the promotion and preservation of artifacts and structures related to history, primarily that of and related to the Winnebago County & North Central Region where we are located. WHS exists as a repository for artifacts and an information source for all ages. WHS is open at all sites for tours & educational opportunities at scheduled times and by appointment. WHS publishes newsletters several times a year with historical information and scheduled hours and planned demonstrations and events.

About

Heritage Park Site allows for the collection, display, and demonstration of primarily farm related machinery and artifacts commonly used in the early 1900's in Northern Iowa. This site also includes schools, a church, workshops and other business common to that era. Steam threshing, plowing and related activities occur on the grounds. The Mansion Museum is primary site of WHS. This period home contains artifacts and clothing, demonstrating life in the early 20th century to present in Northern Iowa. On display is an extensive collection of locally collected Indian artifacts, and other period artifacts.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Winnebago historical society's (whs) exempt purpose is the promotion and preservation of artifacts and structures related to history, primarily that of and related to the winnebago county & north central region where we are located. whs exists as a repository for artifacts and an information source for all ages. whs is open at all sites for tours & educational opportunities at scheduled times and by appointment. whs publishes newsletters several times a year with historical information and scheduled hours and planned demonstrations and events.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Winnebago historical society's (whs) exempt purpose is the promotion and preservation of artifacts and structures related to history, primarily that of and related to the winnebago county & north central region where we are located. whs exists as a repository for artifacts and an information source for all ages. whs is open at all sites for tours & educational opportunities at scheduled times and by appointment. whs publishes newsletters several times a year with historical information and scheduled hours and planned demonstrations and events.”.

  • The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of IA, as reported.
  • The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2019 as 246 E PARK ST, FOREST CITY, IA, 50436.
  • The non-profit has a total of 0 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
  • The non-profit has loans outstanding as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $20,785.
  • The CEO remuneration policy within the organization is not established through a review and endorsement from a neutral party.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has 15 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1977.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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