Minnesota Historical Society
Using the power of history to transform lives by preserving, sharing, and connecting. The Society preserves the evidence of the past and tells the stories of Minnesota's people. …
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Mission
Using the power of history to transform lives by preserving, sharing, and connecting. The Society preserves the evidence of the past and tells the stories of Minnesota's people. The Society provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn about the history of Minnesota, collects and cares for materials that document human life in Minnesota, makes them known and accessible to people in Minnesota and beyond, and encourages and executes research in Minnesota History.
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Minnesota Historical Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1849, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMinnesota Historical Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1849 and has been operating for 177 years. Its EIN is 410713907. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $97M in annual revenue. 128 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Minnesota Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 410713907. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Minnesota Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Minnesota Historical Society is located in Saint Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1849 and has been active for 177 years. Its registered address is 345 Kellogg Blvd W, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Minnesota Historical Society has $97M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Minnesota Historical Society is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $97M in annual revenue. The organization has 128 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Minnesota Historical Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Minnesota Historical Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Minnesota Historical Society homepage | Minnesota Historical Society Minnesota Historical Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1849.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $97M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Minnesota Historical Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Minnesota Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 410713907, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 128 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 128 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1849
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Minnesota Historical Society
- What is Minnesota Historical Society?
- Minnesota Historical Society is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Paul, United States. Minnesota Historical Society homepage | Minnesota Historical Society
- When was Minnesota Historical Society founded?
- Minnesota Historical Society was founded in 1849.
- Who leads Minnesota Historical Society?
- Fred Neher serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is Minnesota Historical Society located?
- Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, United States.
- What is Minnesota Historical Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Minnesota Historical Society trustworthy?
- Minnesota Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Minnesota Historical Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 410713907.
- What is Minnesota Historical Society's website?
- https://www.mnhs.org