Carver County Historical Society Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Carver County Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waconia, Minnesota, registered in 1956, with $497,579 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
555 West First Street, Waconia, MN, 55387 EIN 41-6040775 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2024)
$498K
▲ 11.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$331K
Net assets
$1.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Carver County Historical Society Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating65 mo reserves · +33% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Carver County Historical Society Inc: 65 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Carver County Historical Society Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Carver County Historical Society Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 555 West First Street, Waconia, MN, 55387
- City
- Waconia
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.1M (FY2013) to $498K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $106KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
33.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$106K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $497,579▲11.3% | $331,430▼16.8% | $1,802,148▲11.0% | $1,907,866▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $447,207▼51.9% | $398,305▲11.0% | $1,623,932▲3.9% | $1,828,541▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $930,276▲95.9% | $358,769▲21.1% | $1,562,676▲52.1% | $1,769,147▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $474,817▲9.7% | $296,326▼8.9% | $1,027,735▲13.5% | $1,235,143▲36.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $432,845▲15.4% | $325,337▼18.1% | $905,760▲16.0% | $906,798▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $375,205▼6.8% | $397,027▲12.2% | $780,697▲0.7% | $785,606▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $402,743▲35.8% | $353,931▼8.2% | $775,181▲4.8% | $780,141▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $296,660▼36.6% | $385,584▲55.7% | $739,765▼8.2% | $745,933▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $468,140▲244% | $247,594▼17.3% | $805,957▲39.8% | $808,146▲39.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | -$324,832▼219% | $299,266▼3.7% | $576,312▼52.0% | $578,646▼54.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $271,959▼75.5% | $310,633▲19.9% | $1,201,900▼2.4% | $1,261,734▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,110,430 | $259,041▼2.1% | $1,231,962▲224% | $1,306,166▲239% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $264,503▲11.4% | $380,573▲5.9% | $385,118▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $237,414▲1.6% | $359,411▲1.7% | $363,868▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $233,601 | $353,325 | $357,822 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $561K total
21 grants to Carver County Historical Society Inc totaling $561K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grant for projects involving interpretive research for tombstone marker, touchscreen veteran database, and hvac systems. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $7,253 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $6,009 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grant for 517 first street hvac evaluation | 2022 | $8,900 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $7,104 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $10,918 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2021 | $6,756 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grants for construction documents for three buildings at the peterson farmstead | 2020 | $77,980 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,600 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple purposes | 2020 | $6,764 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2020 | $6,611 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grants for 3d inventory and for construction documents for three peterson farmstead buildings. | 2019 | $52,864 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Carver County Historical Society Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Carver County Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-6040775, based in Waconia, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Carver County Historical Society Inc's EIN?
- Carver County Historical Society Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-6040775.
- How much revenue does Carver County Historical Society Inc report?
- Carver County Historical Society Inc reported $497,579 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Carver County Historical Society Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Carver County Historical Society Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Carver County Historical Society Inc (EIN 41-6040775) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.