AI Summary
The Brown County Historical Society, operating in Minnesota, is dedicated to historic preservation through its mission to discover, memorialize, and disseminate knowledge about the region's history. With an operating budget of $248.2K and total revenue of $280.4K for the 2024 filing year, the organization actively collects and preserves historical writings and physical objects, maintains a museum, and engages the community through regular meetings and activities. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue.
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Mission Statement
THE PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION ARE TO DISCOVER AND MEMORIALIZE THE HISTORY OF BROWN COUNTY, MINNESOTA; TO DISCOVER, PURCHASE, COMMISSION, OR OTHERWISE PROCURE, AND TO PUBLISH OR OTHERWISE PRESERVE WRITINGS, NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS AND THE LIKE, WHICH SHED LIGHT ON THE HISTORY OF THE REGION; TO DISCOVER, PROCURE, AND PRESERVE PHYSICAL OBJECTS THAT MAY RELATE TO THE HISTORY OF THE REGION; TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A MUSEUM ON LAND LEASED OR OWNED BY THE CORPORATION; TO DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF BROWN COUNTY; AND TO HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE RECREATION AND INSTRUCTION OF MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC.
Cause Areas
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Historic preservation
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’s budget?
In 2024, BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY reported an annual operating budget of around $248 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY support?
BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY supports work in Historic preservation.
Where does BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY operate?
BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is headquartered in New Ulm, MN.
Who funded BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY recently?
In 2024, BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY received grants from SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, and MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY received in 2024?
The largest grant to BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY in 2024 exceeds $20 thousand.
What is BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’s reliance on government grants?
BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY relied on government grants for more than 45% of their total revenue in 2024.
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