Gunflint Trail Historical Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Gunflint Trail Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Marais, Minnesota, registered in 2006, with $315,116 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
28 Moose Pond Dr, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 EIN 76-0804036 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$315K
▼ 6.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$221K
Net assets
$2.0M
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 Gunflint Trail 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating107 mo reserves · +30% 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 Gunflint Trail Historical Society: 107 mo reserves · +30% 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 Gunflint Trail 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 Gunflint Trail Historical Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 28 Moose Pond Dr, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
- City
- Grand Marais
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $179K (FY2014) to $315K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $54KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
29.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$54K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $315,116▼6.3% | $221,288▲5.9% | $1,966,436▲7.2% | $2,020,258▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $336,424▼20.7% | $208,991▲18.8% | $1,835,079▲10.2% | $1,886,002▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $424,107▲23.4% | $175,866▼9.3% | $1,665,020▲11.5% | $1,714,643▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $343,623▲9.6% | $193,910▲48.2% | $1,492,830▲13.5% | $1,695,137▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $313,406▲35.9% | $130,812▼9.2% | $1,315,148▲16.1% | $1,316,529▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $230,539▲38.0% | $144,129▲39.6% | $1,132,377▲9.2% | $1,136,475▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $167,040▼20.8% | $103,262▼44.0% | $1,036,834▲7.3% | $1,042,233▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $210,850▼29.1% | $184,243▼4.4% | $966,623▲4.0% | $970,180▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $297,588▲28.9% | $192,668▲18.0% | $929,122▲13.7% | $932,252▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $230,917▲28.7% | $163,218▲0.8% | $817,263▲8.7% | $819,277▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $179,437 | $161,872 | $752,136 | $755,849 | 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 · $380K total
15 grants to Gunflint Trail Historical Society totaling $380K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, arts, culture, humanities | 2024 | $10,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $52,700 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, arts- culture- humanities | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-recommended, arts & culture | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,200 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-recommended, arts & culture | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grants for preliminary review and inventory of museum collections | 2020 | $9,965 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General operating support as recommended by laraye osborne and mark ten eyck | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General operating support as recommended by laraye osborne and mark ten eyck | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $7,700 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Capital grant for the chik-wauk museum and nature center phase ii. | 2018 | $50,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General operating support | 2018 | $7,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Chik-wauk museum and nature center | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Capital grant for new building, chik-wauk museum and nature center, phase ii. | 2016 | $32,530 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Capital grant for new buildings, including an administration building, nature center and example of rental cabins. | 2015 | $167,470 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gunflint Trail Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gunflint Trail Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0804036, based in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gunflint Trail Historical Society's EIN?
- Gunflint Trail Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0804036.
- How much revenue does Gunflint Trail Historical Society report?
- Gunflint Trail Historical Society reported $315,116 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gunflint Trail Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Gunflint Trail Historical Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gunflint Trail Historical Society (EIN 76-0804036) 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.