Ely-winton Historical Society
501(c)(3)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ely-winton Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ely, Minnesota, registered in 1987, with $53,288 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1900 E Camp St, Ely, MN, 55731 EIN 41-1382699 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$53K
▲ 26.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$44K
Net assets
$84K
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Ely-winton Historical Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · +18% 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 Ely-winton Historical Society: 23 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A 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 Ely-winton Historical Society— 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 Ely-winton Historical Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $34K (FY2016) to $53K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,903Net assets $84K
Operating margin
17.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$87K
Total liabilities
$3,903
Net assets
$84K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,288▲26.5% | $43,821▲16.7% | $83,540▲12.8% | $87,443▲14.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $42,137▼1.4% | $37,543▲2.5% | $74,073▲6.6% | $76,153▲6.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $42,746▲11.1% | $36,631▲6.5% | $69,479▲9.7% | $71,439▲9.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $38,477▲27.8% | $34,390▲14.9% | $63,364▲6.9% | $65,512▲6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $30,105▼26.7% | $29,927▼17.3% | $59,277▲0.3% | $61,492▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $41,053▲34.1% | $36,169▲10.3% | $59,099▲9.0% | $61,757▲8.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $30,612▼2.5% | $32,779▲5.5% | $54,215▼3.8% | $56,979▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $31,395▼7.3% | $31,077▲5.8% | $56,382▲0.6% | $59,359▲0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $33,856 | $29,368 | $56,064 | $58,919 | 990EZ |
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 · $9,385 total
1 grant to Ely-winton Historical Society totaling $9,385, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grant to purchase a microfilm reader and printer. | 2014 | $9,385 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ely-winton Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ely-winton Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1382699, based in Ely, Minnesota.
- What is Ely-winton Historical Society's EIN?
- Ely-winton Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1382699.
- How much revenue does Ely-winton Historical Society report?
- Ely-winton Historical Society reported $53,288 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ely-winton Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Ely-winton Historical Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ely-winton Historical Society (EIN 41-1382699) 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.