Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Douglas, Michigan, registered in 1992, with $175,973 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 617, Douglas, MI, 49406 EIN 38-3010564 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$176K
▼ 5.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$225K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 Saugatuck-douglas 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating65 mo reserves · -28% 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 Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society: 65 mo reserves · -28% 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 Saugatuck-douglas 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 Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $168K (FY2013) to $176K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,861Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
-27.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$2,861
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,973▼5.4% | $224,612▼7.9% | $1,220,734▼3.8% | $1,223,595▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $186,045▲2.4% | $243,754▲13.8% | $1,269,373▼4.3% | $1,272,844▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $181,597▼14.4% | $214,233▲11.1% | $1,327,082▼2.4% | $1,329,843▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $212,031▲53.7% | $192,795▲17.2% | $1,359,719▲1.4% | $1,363,900▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $137,981▲22.2% | $164,527▼15.1% | $1,340,483▼1.9% | $1,344,023▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $112,902▼21.5% | $193,842▲2.0% | $1,367,029▼12.3% | $1,369,108▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $143,763▲7.6% | $189,964▲14.4% | $1,558,311▼2.9% | $1,561,022▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $133,596▼20.4% | $166,061▲10.9% | $1,604,512▼2.0% | $1,604,630▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $167,854 | $149,805▲15.2% | $1,636,977▲1.1% | $1,639,435▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $130,090▼4.3% | $1,618,928▼1.5% | $1,625,524▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $136,000▲11.1% | $1,643,950▲12.2% | $1,644,911▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $122,435 | $1,465,104 | $1,466,303 | 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 · $14K total
2 grants to Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society totaling $14K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $6,900 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $6,900 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3010564, based in Douglas, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society's EIN?
- Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3010564.
- How much revenue does Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society report?
- Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society reported $175,973 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Saugatuck-douglas Historical Society (EIN 38-3010564) 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.