TY 2010 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1601 N Clark Street

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Chicago, IL60614

D Employer identification number

36-2167004

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 18,223,917

F Name and address of principal officer:
Gary T Johnson
1601 N Clark Street
Chicago,IL60614

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

www.chicagohistory.org

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1857

M State of legal domicile: IL

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The Chicago Historical Society collects, exhibits, and interprets documents, images and artifacts related to the history of metropolitan Chicago and the United States. The mission is to expand audiences for history, be a leader in history education and a premier research institution.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	55
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	55
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	113
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	98
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	1,099,992
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	-213,827

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	6,024,639	4,926,224
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	2,363,577	875,766
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	7,436,151	2,326,779
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-2,316,026	1,481,553
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	13,508,341	9,610,322
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	6,990,893	6,064,115
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....	20,000	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 670,818
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	9,172,563	8,205,529
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	16,183,456	14,269,644
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	-2,675,115	-4,659,322
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	116,514,261	121,080,372
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	62,924,952	60,189,880
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	53,589,309	60,890,492

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title.

Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ......... Yes No

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The Chicago Historical Society collects, exhibits, and interprets documents, images and artifacts related to the history of metropolitan Chicago and the United States. The mission is to expand audiences for history, be a leader in history education and a premier research institution.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? .......................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 7,162,140 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 683,597 )
	EDUCATION AND AUDIENCE The museum engages audiences as collaborators, storytellers, and supporters of history. The museum facilitates dialogue among the visitors. It organizes and presents school programs, along with teacher workshops that assist with the development of curriculum for students. The institution pursues these areas through audience development and strives to encourage program participation with families, younger adults, museum members and schools. The museum seeks to give context to the history for all audiences to better represent the people, places, events and experiences of Chicago. In FY11 the museum had more than 50,000 K-12 students, along with more than 250,000 patrons through museum visits, adult education programs, and public history tours of the city of Chicago. The Education department hosted more than a dozen teacher open house and workshops and created online teacher resources on American history topics ranging from "The Civil in Chicago" to "Facing Freedom Challenges to Democracy".

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,088,592 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 192,169 )
	COLLECTIONS AND RESEARCH The museum seeks to utilize and showcase the museum's premier collections, including our unparalleled collection of Abraham Lincoln materials. The institution seeks to discover the power of original historical materials and to improve access and maximize the collections. It allows people to engage in making personal connections to history and the artifacts represented. It makes these materials available to the public through multiple platforms. The museum's 22 million-item collection is one of the most treasured history collections. It includes the second largest Costume collection in the U.S., the Hedrich Blessing photography collection, a Betsy Ross flag and the complete library of Studs Terkel interviews. Efforts are ongoing to photograph, digitize and catalogue the collection to make it more accessible to visitors, students and researchers. The Research Center had more than 15,000 patrons in FY11 and there were more than 100,000 inquiries that utilized our online curriculum and online collections research capabilities.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 619,484 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	EXHIBITS Provide stories in multiple languages in the exhibitions text panels along with photos, video and the historic artifacts. These enable a visitor to explore the concepts of history. The exhibits are designed, fabricated and installed so that our audience is interacting with the history. The key component of an exhibit is communicating Chicago's stories to our visitors. In addition to ongoing permanent exhibitions such as "Chicago: Crossroads of America" and "Lincoln's Chicago" the Chicago History Museum presents topical exhibitions that focus on the stories of Chicago's many diverse communities. FY2011 exhibitions included "My Chinatown", "Out in Chicago" and "I Do: Chicago Ties the Knot".

4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 9,870,216

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment

........

Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part I.......................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

Yes

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII. Click to see attachment

11b

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment

12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....

20a

Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see attachment

24a

Yes

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................

Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... YesNo

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................

113

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.

13a

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.

13b

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Yes

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................

Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....

12a

Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................

12b

Yes

Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................

12c

Yes

Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet

Cheryl Obermeyer
1601 N Clark Street
Chicago,IL60614
(312) 799-2120

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)	(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) James L Alexander Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(2) David Blake Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(3) David P Bolger Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(4) Philip D Block III Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(5) Laurence O Booth Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(6) Stanley J Calderon Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(7) Walter C Carlson Trustee-Vice Chair	0	X	0	0	0
(8) Warren K Chapman Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(9) John W Croghan Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(10) Patrick F Daly Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(11) Stewart S Dixon Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(12) Patrick W Dolan Trustee-Treasurer	0	X	0	0	0
(13) Paul H Dykstra Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(14) Michael H Ebner Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(15) T Bondurant French Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(16) Timothy J Gilfoyle Trustee	0	X	0	0	0
(17) Sharon Gist Gilliam Trustee-Chair	0	X	0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) Thomas M Goldstein Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(19) Mary Lou Gorno Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(20) Cynthia Greenleaf Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(21) Barbara A Hamel Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(22) M Hill Hammock Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(23) Susan Higinbotham Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(24) David D Hiller Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(25) Tobin E Hopkins Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(26) Dennis H Holtschneider Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(27) Henry W Howell Jr Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(28) Phillip W Hummer Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(29) Daniel S Jaffee Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(30) Richard M Jaffee Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(31) Edgar D Jannotta Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(32) Falona Joy Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(33) Randye A Kogan Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(34) Judith Konen Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(35) W Paul Krauss Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(36) Fred A Krehbiel Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(37) Joseph H Levy Jr Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(38) Paul R Lovejoy Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(39) R Eden Martin Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(40) Josephine Baskin Minow Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(41) Robert Meers Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(42) Timothy P Moen Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(43) Robert J Moore Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(44) Michael A Nemeroff Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(45) Potter Palmer Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(46) John W Rowe Trustee-Chair Emeritus	0	X		0	0	0
(47) Jesse H Ruiz Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(48) Gordon I Segal Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(49) Larry Selander Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(50) Paul L Snyder Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(51) Samuel J Tinaglia Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(52) Noren W Ungaretti Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(53) Ali Velshi Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(54) Joan Werhane Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(55) Jeffrey W Yingling Trustee	0	X		0	0	0
(56) Gary T Johnson President	40		X	261,197	0	24,387
(57) Russell L Lewis Executive Vice President	40		X	152,842	0	11,166
(58) Cheryl Obermeyer Vice President of Finance	40		X	114,103	0	12,338

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	528,142	0	47,891

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
Eurest 4700 N Oketo Harwood Heights,IL60706	Cleaning Services	208,649
M & G Graphics 3500 W 38th Street Chicago,IL60632	Printing	158,889



2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 2

Form 990 (2010)

Page 9

Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a		0
b	Membership dues....1b		392,183
c	Fundraising events....1c		524,848
d	Related organizations...1d		0
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		1,891,356

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		2,117,837
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 0
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			4,926,224
			Business Code
2a	Admissions/Programs		900,099	683,597	683,597	0	0
b	Rights & Reproduction		900,099	192,169	192,169	0	0
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .			0	0	0	0
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			875,766
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			1,007,541	0	1,255	1,006,286
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..			0	0	0	0
5	Royalties............			0	0	0	0
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents	757,794	0
b	Less: rental expenses	0	0
c	Rental income or (loss)	757,794	0
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			757,794	0	757,794	0
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	9,733,141	0
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	8,413,903	0
c	Gain or (loss)	1,319,238	0
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			1,319,238	0	0	1,319,238
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 524,848 of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a		131,212
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		121,686
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			9,526		0	9,526
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a		418,949
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		78,006
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			340,943	0	340,943	0
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	Cafe Services		722,210	282,091	0	0	282,091
b	Collections		900,099	48,338	0	0	48,338
c	Museum Store		453,220	42,861	0	0	42,861
d	All other revenue ....			0	0	0	0
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			373,290
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			9,610,322	875,766	1,099,992	2,708,340

Form 990 (2010)

Page 10

Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21	0	0
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22	0	0
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	673,162	189,155	484,007	0
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0	0	0	0
7	Other salaries and wages	4,356,620	3,212,847	898,717	245,056
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....	178,705	110,332	58,632	9,741
9	Other employee benefits .......	531,735	339,203	166,067	26,465
10	Payroll taxes ...........	323,893	219,161	87,313	17,419
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	370,568	132,580	116,053	121,935
b	Legal .........	7,438	0	7,438	0
c	Accounting ...........	51,475		51,475	0
d	Lobbying ...........	0	0	0	0
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..	0			0
f	Investment management fees ......	566,358	0	566,358	0
g	Other ..........	1,189,017	877,059	283,307	28,651
12	Advertising and promotion ....	503,766	503,766	0	0
13	Office expenses .......	262,334	83,623	40,001	138,710
14	Information technology ......	52,267	27,992	11,153	13,122
15	Royalties ..	0	0	0	0
16	Occupancy ...........	849,018	628,273	186,784	33,961
17	Travel ............	32,222	22,212	7,634	2,376
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	0	0	0	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	24,295	19,077	2,692	2,526
20	Interest ...........	1,874,697	1,387,277	412,433	74,987
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0	0	0	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	1,750,758	1,295,561	385,167	70,030
23	Insurance ..............	188,116	139,206	41,385	7,525
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a	Exhibits design and publications	265,000	265,000	0	0
b	Collection conservation materials	111,431	111,431	0	0
c
d
e
f	All other expenses	106,769	306,461	-78,006	-121,686
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	14,269,644	9,870,216	3,728,610	670,818
26	Joint costs. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation

Form 990 (2010)

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........			0	1	0
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			2,401,799	2	2,042,703
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........			1,397,392	3	733,776
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			3,591,814	4	3,626,244
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........			0	5	0
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........			0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			307,239	8	94,453
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............			137,520	9	298,064
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	61,581,702
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	29,629,845	33,090,444	10c	31,951,857
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			0	11	0
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......			70,774,582	12	76,780,921
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets .........			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			4,813,471	15	5,552,354
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			116,514,261	16	121,080,372
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .			1,604,372	17	1,284,777
18	Grants payable ..........			0	18
19	Deferred revenue ..........			320,384	19	380,643
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........			50,975,000	20	50,975,000
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..			0	21	0
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........			0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....			0	24	0
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....			10,025,196	25	7,549,460
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			62,924,952	26	60,189,880
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			39,716,573	27	47,071,372
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....			2,730,827	28	1,918,388
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....			11,141,909	29	11,900,732
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....			53,589,309	33	60,890,492
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			116,514,261	34	121,080,372

Form 990 (2010)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .

9,610,322

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .

14,269,644

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .

-4,659,322

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .

53,589,309

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .

11,960,505

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .

60,890,492

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........

Yes

If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................

Yes

If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................

If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..

Form 990 (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000077
Software Version:	v1.00

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

36-2167004

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. Seesection 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?		(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?		(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?		(vii) Amount of support?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Page 2

Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	8,764,310	5,638,517	3,930,746	4,301,312	3,079,373	25,714,258
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......	2,105,292	2,033,563	2,026,770	2,015,402	1,846,851	10,027,878
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3..	10,869,602	7,672,080	5,957,516	6,316,714	4,926,224	35,742,136
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..						0
6	Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						35,742,136

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	10,869,602	7,672,080	5,957,516	6,316,714	4,926,224	35,742,136
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	2,556,345	1,758,878	1,216,625	966,649	1,006,286	7,504,783
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..	0	0	0	0	0	0
10	Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..	0	0	0	0	373,290	373,290
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						43,620,209

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

10,802,974

First Five Years If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

81.939 %

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

83.21 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ...................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2009. If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization .................................................. right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization .............................................. right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13	Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2009. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Page 4

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation
The amounts reported as gifts, grants, contributions, and membership dues recorded in Section A, Public Support, lines 1-2 have been updated for columns (A) 2006 through (D) 2009 to accurately reflect the amounts received for each of those years. The adjustment had a minimal affect to the public support percentage change.
Other Income is from cafe services, collections and museum store.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000077
Software Version:	v1.00

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Name of organization

CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

36-2167004

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ, that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Part I	Contributors (see Instructions)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Part II	Noncash Property (see Instructions)
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Page 1 of 1 of Part III

Name of organization
CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

36-2167004

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000077
Software Version:	v1.00

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

36-2167004

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .......
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) ...
4	Aggregate value at end of year .......

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically importantly land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................

Yes No

In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

$ 0

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

$ 0

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Page 2

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other Education

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current Year	(b)Prior Year	(c)Two Years Back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	6,967,021	6,720,427	7,635,854
b	Contributions ........	0	0	0
c	Investment earnings or losses ...	992,796	712,074	-490,453
d	Grants or scholarships .....	0	0	0
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........	467,444	465,480	424,974
f	Administrative expenses ....	0	0	0
g	End of year balance ......	7,492,373	6,967,021	6,720,427

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet

9 %

Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet

91 %

Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet

0 %

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

Yes

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

InvestmentsLand, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of investment		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	0	1		1
b	Buildings ................	0	47,534,540	23,079,056	24,455,484
c	Leasehold improvements ............	0	0	0	0
d	Equipment ................	0	14,047,161	6,550,789	7,496,372
e	Other .................	0	0	0	0
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........					31,951,857

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives	21,375,423	F
(2)Closely-held equity interests	31,160,112	F
(3)Other (A) Hedge Funds	20,990,348	F
(B) Private equity limited partnerships	3,255,038	F







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)	76,780,921

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes		0
Interest rate swap agreement		7,549,460








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		7,549,460
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Page 4

Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1	Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ....................	1	9,610,322
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	14,269,644
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	-4,659,322
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	8,516,020
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5	0
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6	0
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7	-1,989,641
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV) .................................	8	5,434,126
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 .............................	9	11,960,505
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	7,301,183

Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	18,326,034
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	8,516,020
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	0
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c	0
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	199,692
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	8,715,712
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	9,610,322
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	0
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ...........	4b	0
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	9,610,322

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............			1	14,469,336
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a	0
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b	0
c	Other losses ................	2c	0
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	199,692
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	199,692
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	14,269,644
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	0
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	4b	0
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	14,269,644

Part XIV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
SchD_P03_S00_L01	Schedule D, Part III, Line 1	The Chicago Historical Society's permanent collections, which were acquired through purchases and contributions from benefactors since the inception, are not recognized as assets on the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired or as temporarily or permanently restricted net assets if the net assets used to purchase the items are restricted by donors. Contribution collection items are not reflected in the financial statements. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset classes. The Chicago Historical Society's collections are made up of artifacts of historical significance and art objects that are held for educational, research, and curatorial purposes. The items are cataloged, preserved and cared for, and activities verifying their existence and assessing their condition are routinely performed.
SchD_P03_S00_L04	Schedule D, Part III, Line 4	The Chicago Historical Society collects, exhibits, and interprets documents, images and artifacts related to the history of metropolitan Chicago and the United States. The mission is to expand audiences for history, be a leader in history education and a premier research institution.
SchD_P05_S00_L01e	Schedule D, Part V, Line 1e	The prior years were updated to reflect the proper 990 review of reporting of this activity.
SchD_P05_S00_L04	Schedule D, Part V, Line 4	To provide a predictable stream of funding to the programs supported by its endowment while seeking to maintain the purchasing power of the endowment assets.
SchD_P10_S00_L02	Schedule D, Part X, Line 2	"In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48") (now referred to as ASC 740-10-25-6. "ASC 740"). "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes- An interpretation of FASB Statement 109," which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements only if the position is more likely than not to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by the taxing authority. The assessment of the tax position is based solely on the technical merits of the position, without regard to the likelihood that the position may be challenged. The Chicago Historical Society is exempt from income tax under Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 501(c)(3), though it is subject to tax on income unrelated to exempt purposes, unless that income is otherwise excluded by the IRC. The tax years ending 2008, 2009, and 2010 are still open to audit for both Federal and State purposes. The adoption of this guidance did not have any impact on The Chicago Historical Society's financial statements."
SchD_P11_S00_L08	Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8	Change in value of interest rate swap agreement $2,475,736 Change in value of split-interest agreement $716,020, ($190,000) loss on write-down of inventory, $2,840,609 transfer of subsidiary, Lincoln Park Society ($408,239) total on Line 8 equals $5,434,126.
SchD_P12_S00_L02d	Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d	121,686-Special event expenses, 78,006 cost of good sold
SchD_P13_S00_L02d	Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2d	$121,686-Special events expenses, $78,006 cost of good sold

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000077
Software Version:	v1.00

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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

36-2167004

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and e-mail solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
	(ii) Activity	Yes	No	(iv) Gross receipts from activity		(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
Total .................

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 Making History Awards (event type)	(c) Other Events (total number)	(d) Total Events (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	656,060		656,060
2	Less: Charitable contributions . . .	524,848		524,848
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	131,212		131,212
4	Cash prizes . . .	0		0
5	Non-cash prizes . .	0		0
6	Rent/facility costs . .	0		0
7	Food and beverages . .	40,436	0	40,436
8	Entertainment . . .	0	0	0
9	Other direct expenses .	81,250		81,250
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........			121,686
11	Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............			9,526

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," Explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," Explain:

Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................

YesNo

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Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)

Identifier	ReturnReference	Explanation

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000077
Software Version:	v1.00

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet

See separate instructions.

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Name of the organization

CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

36-2167004

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....

Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.

(A) Name		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported in prior Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
(A) Name		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
(1) Gary T Johnson	(i) (ii)	261,197 0	0 0	0 0	10,760 0	13,627 0	285,584 0	0 0
(2) Russell L Lewis	(i) (ii)	152,842 0	0 0	0 0	6,134 0	5,032 0	164,008 0	0 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000077
Software Version:	v1.00

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Schedule K
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Schedule O (Form 990).
SchKMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number
36-2167004

Part I

Bond Issues

(a) Issuer Name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date Issued	(e) Issue Price	(f) Description of Purpose	(g) Defeased		(h) On Behalf of Issuer		(i) Pool financing
(a) Issuer Name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date Issued	(e) Issue Price	(f) Description of Purpose	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
A	Illinois Finance Authority	86-1091967	45200Bxs2	02-09-2006	50,975,000	capital construction		X		X		X

Part II

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired. . . . .	0
2 Amount of bonds defeased . . . .	0
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . .	50,975,000
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . .	0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds.	0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrow. . . . .	0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . .	498,494
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds.	0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . .	50,476,506
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . .	50,975,000
11 Other spent proceeds . .	0
12 Other unspent proceeds. . .	0
13 Year of substantial completion . . .	2006
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue?	X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue?		X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . .	X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .	X

Part III

Private Business Use

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . .		X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . .		X

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50193E

Schedule K (Form 990) 2010

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Part III

Private Business Use (Continued)

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use?		X
b Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . .		X
c Does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts or research agreements relating to the financed property? .		X
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . . . . . . . . . . . .	0 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government .	0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . .	0 %
7 Has the organization adopted management practices and procedures to ensure the post-issuance compliance of its tax-exempt bond liabilities?	X

Part IV

Arbitrage

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . .	X
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue?	X
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a hedge with respect to the bond issue?		X
b Name of provider .
c Term of hedge . .
d Was the hedge superintegrated? .
e Was a hedge terminated? .
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a GIC? .		X
b Name of provider .
c Term of GIC . .
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? .
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? .		X
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? . . .	X

Schedule K (Form 990) 2010

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Part V

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule K (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000077
Software Version:	v1.00

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

NonCash Contributions

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990.

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2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

36-2167004

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of Contributions or items contributed	(c) Contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .	X	64	0	0
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it

must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash

contributions? ............................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) 2010

Page 2

Part II

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
SchM_P01_S00_L02	Schedule M, Part I, Line 2	Chicago History Museum reports a zero amount on the Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1g because it did not capitalize its collections as allowed under SFAS 116.

Schedule M (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000077
Software Version:	v1.00

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Inspection

Name of the organization

CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

36-2167004

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
F990_P06_S0A_L02	Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2	There are trustees who do have a family member on the Board. However, they act independently and each trustee does submit an annual conflict of interest statement. There have been no reports of a conflict in their role on the Board of Trustees. The Board members with a family relationship are a father/son, Daniel S Jaffee and Richard M Jaffee.
F990_P06_S0B_L11a	Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11a	The completed 990 and the supporting schedules were provided and distributed to members of the Finance and Audit Committee in March 2012 for review and approval. The 990 was also distributed to all Board of Trustees in March 2012. Each trustee was requested to review the material. All comments or concerns were directed to the Vice President of Finance.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c	Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c	The Chicago History Museum has a conflict of interest policy. This policy is provided to all trustees, employees and volunteers on an annual basis. Any conflicts are brought to the attention of President, Vice-Presidents and Board members as applicable. Trustees with conflicts must recuse themselves from meeting as appropriate.
F990_P06_S0B_L15	Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15	The Board of Trustees is responsible for the annual review of compensation of officers of the organization. The Board members are independent. The Board evaluates performance on many components, including goals, comparable market data and then document their decision and recommendations on compensation.
F990_P06_S0C_L19	Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19	The Chicago Historical Society's financial statements, recognition of exemption and governing documents are made available upon request. The annual report(s) are available on the museum's website to the general public. The conflict of interest is available on the museum's intranet or upon request.
F990_P11_S00_L05	Form 990, Part XI, Line 5	Total to Part XI, Line 5: Change in value of interest rate swap $2,475,736; Change in split interest agreements $716,020; Loss on write down of inventory ($190,000); Prior year re-statement ($1,989,641); Transfer of subsidiary net deficit $2,840,609; Unrealized gains on the investments of $8,516,020; Transfer of subsidiary, Lincoln Park Society ($408,239).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000077
Software Version:	v1.00

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TY 2010 ReasonableCauseExplanation

Name:

CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN: 36-2167004

Software ID:10000077

Software Version:v1.00

Explanation:

Additional time needed for 990 review process. Also, the federal updates to efile databases. The IRS has suspended the electronic filing systems for the Form 990 through February 29, 2012.