Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
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About this organization
Mission
Operating a museum, research center and archives for educational purposes.
About
The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest operates a museum, research center and archives and related programming to educate local residents and visitors about the community's heritage.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The historical society of oak park and river forest is a 501(c)(3) organization founded for educational and charitable purposes. the mission statement summarizes the purpose of the organization: to bring together people who are interested in oak park and river forest; to study and provide means and facilities for the study of the history of oak park and river forest environs; to acquire, collect, preserve and display materials and literature relevant to the history of the oak park and river forest area; to assist in the designation and preservation of buildings, monuments, and other sites significant to the history of the area;to publish and disseminate materials and information relative to the history of the area; to operate an archive, library and museum.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Operating a museum, research center and archives for educational purposes.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of IL, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as PO BOX 771, OAK PARK, IL, 603030771.
- The non-profit has a total of 3 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$135,384.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1970.
- The organization pays $146,381 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $16,517 in fundraising expenses.