Fulton County Historical Society Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Fulton County Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wauseon, Ohio, registered in 1996, with $270,467 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
8848 Sr 108, Wauseon, OH, 43567 EIN 34-1413958 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$270K
▲ 92.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$180K
Net assets
$624K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Fulton 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating42 mo reserves · +34% 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 Fulton County Historical Society Inc: 42 mo reserves · +34% 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 Fulton 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 →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Fulton County Historical Society Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8848 Sr 108, Wauseon, OH, 43567
- City
- Wauseon
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $43K (FY2013) to $270K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,516Net assets $624K
Operating margin
33.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$627K
Total liabilities
$2,516
Net assets
$624K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $270,467▲92.6% | $179,735▲48.1% | $624,410▲20.5% | $626,926▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $140,429▼17.4% | $121,388▼22.1% | $518,226▼1.3% | $520,226▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $170,044▲6.9% | $155,886▼27.1% | $525,307▲0.7% | $527,045▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $159,041▲30.9% | $213,943▲6.9% | $521,410▲6.6% | $523,877▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $121,526▼15.7% | $200,074▲4.1% | $489,184▼13.1% | $524,497▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $144,205▼9.1% | $192,136▲18.9% | $563,110▼5.1% | $600,527▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $158,639▼54.4% | $161,629▲85.5% | $593,579▼0.6% | $645,382▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $347,819▲158% | $87,134▲31.4% | $596,978▲85.4% | $599,366▲85.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $134,566▲5.1% | $66,299▲13.4% | $321,942▲29.1% | $323,411▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $127,988▼2.9% | $58,461▲1.4% | $249,327▲37.8% | $250,622▲37.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $131,745▲204% | $57,669▲15.3% | $180,952▲96.8% | $182,528▲96.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $43,353 | $50,023▲24.8% | $91,957▼11.8% | $92,709▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $40,073 | $104,282 | $104,860 | 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 · $211K total
13 grants to Fulton County Historical Society Inc totaling $211K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Museums | 2024 | $60,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support and spiess research center | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fulton County Health Center | Capital fund for museum & welcome center of fulton county | 2021 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fulton County Health Center | Capital fund for museum & welcome center of fulton county | 2019 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general operating support | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Fulton County Health Center | Capital fund for museum & welcome center of fulton county | 2018 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general operating support | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Fulton County Health Center | Capital fund for museum & welcome center of fulton county | 2017 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2017 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Arts, media, and culture | 2015 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For the relocation and expansion of the museum | 2014 | $50,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Arts, media, and culture | 2014 | $500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fulton County Historical Society Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fulton County Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1413958, based in Wauseon, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fulton County Historical Society Inc's EIN?
- Fulton County Historical Society Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1413958.
- How much revenue does Fulton County Historical Society Inc report?
- Fulton County Historical Society Inc reported $270,467 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fulton County Historical Society Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Fulton County Historical Society Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fulton County Historical Society Inc (EIN 34-1413958) 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.