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Anoka County Historical Society

Anoka County Historical Society

Anoka, MN 55303
Tax ID41-1375036

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About this organization

Revenue

$260,595

Expenses

$318,532

Website

anokacountyhistory.org

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO GATHER, PRESERVE AND DISSEMINATE HISTORY FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND EDUCATION OF YOUNG AND OLD, RESIDENTS AND TRAVELERS ALIKE

About

THE ACHS GATHERED THE STORIES AND ARTIFACTS OF ANOKA COUNTY THROUGH SYSTEMATIC INQUIRY WITH THE PUBLIC REGARDING THEIR HOLDINGS AND THE IDENTIFIED VOIDS IN THE COLLECTION. WEEKLY WE ASSESSED BOTH 3-D AND 2-D MATERIALS TO DETERMINE THEIR PROVENANCE, RELEVANCE, AND ABILITY TO ENCAPSULATE THE IDENTITY OF THE COMMUNITY. STAFF CONTINUALLY DESIGNS INNOVATIVE AND RELEVANT METHODS OF EDUCATION TO DELIVER THE INFORMATION HOUSED IN THE MUSEUM ARCHIVE, ENSURING THE PUBLIC REMAINS AWARE OF THEIR PLACE IN THE LARGER STORY OF ANOKA COUNTY. THE ACHS PRESERVED THE STORIES OF ANOKA COUNTY BY USING OUR NEWLY REDESIGNED CLOUD-BASED ARCHIVING SYSTEM, COLLECTIVE ACCESS. STAFF HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT ADVANCES IN THE EFFICIENT USE OF STORAGE SPACE BY REDESIGNING THE STORAGE SPACES, SHIFTING ARTIFACTS TO MORE APPROPRIATELY SIZED BOXES AND DEACCESSIONING ITEMS TO OTHER HISTORICAL SOCIETIES WHERE THEY ARE MORE SUITED TO TELL THEIR STORY. THE ACHS DISSEMINATED HISTORY TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS. OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LIBRARY CONTINUES, ALLOWING STAFF TO PRESENT HOUR-LONG TOPICAL FEATURES TO A NEW AND WIDER AUDIENCE AT A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. WE CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE IN-CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS. THIS RELATIONSHIP HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE OUR EDUCATION BOXES FULL OF SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL THAT FOLLOWS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY THE MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. A GROUP OF 10 EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS CREATED A "TEEN COUNCIL- AND COMMITTED TO MEETING BI-WEEKLY AT THE MUSEUM TO DISCUSS THEIR STORY AND PLAN AN EXHIBIT TO SHOWCASE AND DOCUMENT THEIR EXPERIENCES. ACHS MAINTAINED A GOAL OF IMPROVING OUTREACH BY APPEARING AT COUNCIL AND CIVIC CLUB MEETINGS, PARTNERING WITH OTHER NONPROFITS IN ANOKA COUNTY, PRESENTING AT CONFERENCES OF OUR PEERS, ATTENDING CITY FESTIVALS, AND MAKING BETTER USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS. THE FINAL INSTALLMENT IN OUR FARMS TO FLAMINGOS EXHIBIT DEPICTING ANOKA COUNTY IN THE 1950S, 60S, AND 70S OCCURRED, CAPTURING THE ICONIC GARAGE, OPENED IN JULY OF 2018. WE BEGAN SOLICITING DONATIONS AND CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS FOR A PUBLIC TELEVISON PRODUCTION ENTITLED WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER, SET TO PREMIERE JUNE OF 2019. THIS DOCUMENTARY WILL FOLLOW FAMILIES THROUGH THE CURRENT RED BULL DEPLOYMENT AS WELL AS LOOK BACK ON MILITARY FAMILIES IN ANOKA COUNTY OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS. WE PARTICIPATED IN A PROJECT FUNDED BY THE LEGACY FUNDS WITH PARTNER HISTORICAL SOCIETIES TO CREATE A NEW COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CALLED COLLECTIVE ACCESS. THIS CLOUD-BASED PROGRAM WILL ALLOW OUR PATRONS TO ACCESS OUR COLLECTION FOR RESEARCH FROM ANY LOCATION OR HOUR OF THE DAY. WE WRAPPED UP A GRANT TO DIGITIZE A PORTION OF THE JON ARFSTROM DIARY COLLECTION, AN ANOKA ARTIST, AND CONTINUE TO UPDATE THAT PORTION OF THE EXHIBIT HALL AND WEBSITE. WE COMPLETED A MULTI-YEAR RENOVATION OF OUR PHILOLECTIAN MEETING ROOM WITH THE INSTALLATION OF PHOTO AND TEXT PANELS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE LEGACY OF THIS 129 YEAR-OLD WOMENS GROUP. WE PARTNERED WITH THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TO HOST TWO INDIVIDUALS AS FRONT-DESK STAFF. WE UPDATED THE INTERNET AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICE TO OUR PATRONS AND MEMBERS, AS WELL AS THE PUBLIC.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “To gather, preserve and disseminate history for the enjoyment and education of young and old, residents and travelers alike”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Our mission is to gather, preserve and disseminate history for the enjoyment and education of young and old, residents and travelers alike”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is MN.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 2135 THIRD AVE N, ANOKA, MN, 55303.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 9 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$57,937.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 13 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1966.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $143,534 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $6,350 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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