Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Quincy, Illinois, registered in 1947, with $1,435,270 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
425 S 12th St, Quincy, IL, 62301 EIN 37-0662532 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 6.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$352K
Net assets
$3.5M
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 Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois— 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 rating120 mo reserves · +75% 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 Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois: 120 mo reserves · +75% 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 Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois— 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 Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 425 S 12th St, Quincy, IL, 62301
- City
- Quincy
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $183K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,733Net assets $3.5M
Operating margin
75.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$7,733
Net assets
$3.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,435,270▼6.4% | $352,441▲45.3% | $3,523,161▲44.3% | $3,530,894▲44.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,533,478▲210% | $242,484▼15.7% | $2,441,297▲112% | $2,448,649▲113% | 990 |
| 2022 | $494,573▲65.0% | $287,491▼2.1% | $1,149,503▲21.8% | $1,151,571▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $299,669▲16.3% | $293,702▲17.2% | $943,379▲0.7% | $946,926▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $257,767▲80.5% | $250,523▲45.7% | $937,274▲0.8% | $949,417▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $142,841▼21.7% | $171,958▼6.6% | $929,416▼2.9% | $939,141▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $182,362▼2.0% | $184,109▼17.7% | $957,227▼0.3% | $957,379▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $186,054▼7.6% | $223,659▼25.0% | $959,739▼3.7% | $959,770▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $201,299▲24.1% | $298,150▲75.4% | $996,665▼8.8% | $996,790▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $162,149▼37.2% | $169,941▲9.6% | $1,093,120▼0.8% | $1,092,268▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $258,083▲40.9% | $155,118▲17.1% | $1,101,405▲10.3% | $1,102,876▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $183,170 | $132,461▼5.9% | $998,440▲5.5% | $1,000,221▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $140,788▲15.0% | $946,671▼0.6% | $947,010▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $122,450 | $952,143 | $953,346 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $10,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $8,387 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $8,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-0662532, based in Quincy, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois's EIN?
- Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-0662532.
- How much revenue does Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois report?
- Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois reported $1,435,270 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois have?
- CharityIndex grades Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County Illinois (EIN 37-0662532) 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.