Northfield Historical Society Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Northfield Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Northfield, Minnesota, registered in 1993, with $242,692 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
408 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057 EIN 41-1270991 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$243K
▲ 18.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$317K
Net assets
$1.1M
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.
D
—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 Northfield 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating43 mo reserves · -31% 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 Northfield Historical Society Inc: 43 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D 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 Northfield 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 →
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 Northfield Historical Society Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 408 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057
- City
- Northfield
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $389K (FY2013) to $243K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $40KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-30.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$40K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242,692▲18.4% | $317,134▲3.5% | $1,135,695▼6.2% | $1,175,641▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $204,973▼7.2% | $306,484▲16.1% | $1,210,137▼7.7% | $1,253,703▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $220,883▼7.9% | $263,948▼10.5% | $1,311,648▼3.2% | $1,368,724▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $239,730▲6.1% | $295,063▲33.1% | $1,354,479▼2.5% | $1,428,981▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $225,924▲7.8% | $221,698▼7.1% | $1,389,907▲4.9% | $1,458,280▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $209,552▼6.8% | $238,756▲7.5% | $1,324,907▼0.1% | $1,403,484▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $224,895▲1.2% | $222,092▼8.4% | $1,325,911▼1.3% | $1,416,962▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $222,309▼27.1% | $242,404▼9.4% | $1,343,077▲0.2% | $1,446,980▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $305,034▼12.9% | $267,520▼9.3% | $1,340,114▼11.5% | $1,453,568▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $350,032▲47.2% | $295,010▼1.8% | $1,515,009▲3.6% | $1,646,833▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $237,719▼38.9% | $300,429▲23.1% | $1,461,998▼3.7% | $1,594,117▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $388,955 | $244,033▲11.0% | $1,517,802▲12.2% | $1,679,844▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $219,803 | $1,352,804 | $1,550,082 | 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 · $672K total
19 grants to Northfield Historical Society Inc totaling $672K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $28,207 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grant for scriver block - east and north elevation restoration construction drawings | 2023 | $15,600 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $27,629 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grant for structural studies: phase 2 | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $160,200 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2021 | $26,274 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple purposes | 2020 | $26,299 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $10,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $10,100 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grants for scriver block condition assessment | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grants for a fire and security systems upgrade, for a raid exhibit graphic design project. | 2018 | $19,430 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grants for a latino oral history project, for a northfield history collaborative. | 2017 | $17,940 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2016 | $69,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Support of the malt-o-meal archives | 2016 | $34,500 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy grants for northfield in wwi digitization project and for textile storage and catalog record improvement, phase i. | 2016 | $19,892 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Northfield Historical Society Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Northfield Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1270991, based in Northfield, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Northfield Historical Society Inc's EIN?
- Northfield Historical Society Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1270991.
- How much revenue does Northfield Historical Society Inc report?
- Northfield Historical Society Inc reported $242,692 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Northfield Historical Society Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Northfield Historical Society Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Northfield Historical Society Inc (EIN 41-1270991) 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.