Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Little Falls, Minnesota, registered in 1980, with $1,313,591 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
15000 Highway 115, Little Falls, MN, 56345 EIN 41-1308785 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 65.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$926K
Net assets
$6.4M
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 Military Historical Society of Minnesota 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 rating82 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 Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc: 82 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 Military Historical Society of Minnesota 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 Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 15000 Highway 115, Little Falls, MN, 56345
- City
- Little Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $122K (FY2012) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $445Net assets $6.4M
Operating margin
29.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.4M
Total liabilities
$445
Net assets
$6.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,313,591▲65.1% | $925,736▲103% | $6,351,156▲6.3% | $6,351,601▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $795,583▼48.1% | $456,414▲0.6% | $5,977,262▲28.0% | $5,996,564▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,533,125▲88.6% | $453,493▼6.8% | $4,671,188▲38.7% | $4,671,188▲38.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $812,814▼74.9% | $486,520▲75.0% | $3,368,510▼1.4% | $3,368,510▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,237,699▲1768% | $277,997▲13.6% | $3,415,590▲602% | $3,415,804▲543% | 990 |
| 2019 | $173,331▲10.8% | $244,790▼18.0% | $486,217▲7.8% | $531,485▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $156,502▼29.6% | $298,600▲27.3% | $450,976▼21.8% | $455,990▼21.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $222,209▼19.0% | $234,492▼15.3% | $576,979▲1.9% | $581,532▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $274,419▲2.8% | $276,700▼4.0% | $566,177▼0.1% | $570,469▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $267,050▼29.5% | $288,170▲37.1% | $566,663▲5.5% | $566,663▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $378,788▲210% | $210,208▲21.2% | $537,216▲39.4% | $537,216▲39.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | $122,005 | $173,493 | $385,351 | $385,351 | 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 · $165K total
12 grants to Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc totaling $165K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-recommended, arts & culture | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple purposes | 2020 | $10,250 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants | 2019 | $24,124 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grant for the care and cataloging of the general john w vessey collection. | 2018 | $7,040 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2018 | $5,580 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grants to update the civil war permanent exhibit and to perform a conservation assessment and long-range preservation plan. | 2016 | $14,140 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grants to digitizing motion pictures from 1930's camp ripley for greater public access, conduct and develop a museum lighting plan. | 2015 | $13,573 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2014 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1308785, based in Little Falls, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc's EIN?
- Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1308785.
- How much revenue does Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc report?
- Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc reported $1,313,591 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Military Historical Society of Minnesota Inc (EIN 41-1308785) 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.