Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2023 , and ending 06-30-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
345 KELLOGG BOULEVARD WEST
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAINT PAUL, MN551021906
D Employer identification number

41-0713907
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 176,787,750
F Name and address of principal officer:
Kent Whitworth
345 Kellogg Boulevard W
Saint Paul,MN55102
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
www.mnhs.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1849
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Using the power of history to transform lives through educational initiatives, history exhibitions and programs, historic preservation, accessibility to a network of historic sites, publications of Minnesota historical content and archival services.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 31
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 31
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 685
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 815
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 656,627
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 77,323,366 62,142,192
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 8,130,676 10,302,352
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 4,233,463 22,260,021
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,806,851 2,050,966
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 91,494,356 96,755,531
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 7,571,044 6,621,098
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) 30,469,163 36,043,065
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 2,312,598    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 27,710,212 28,403,161
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 65,750,419 71,067,324
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 25,743,937 25,688,207
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 312,635,056 338,487,820
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 9,591,039 13,944,756
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 303,044,017 324,543,064
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: Using the power of history to transform lives by preserving, sharing, and connecting. The Society preserves the evidence of the past and tells the stories of Minnesota's people. The Society provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn about the history of Minnesota, collects and cares for materials that document human life in Minnesota, makes them known and accessible to people in Minnesota and beyond, and encourages and executes research in Minnesota History.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 20,390,591 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 7,443,461 )
Historic Sites and Museums: MNHS operates 26 historic sites and museums throughout the state that allow people to access history through public programs and tours. More than 886,000 visitors explored MNHS sites in FY24. Mill City Museum, Minnesota History Center, and Split Rock Lighthouse were the most-visited sites. Historic Fort Snelling welcomed a new exhibit that was six years in the making. The Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place exhibit uses individuals' personal stories to share the complex history of Historic Fort Snelling and Bdote. There are stories of enslaved people, everyday soldiers, diplomats, Tribal leaders, women, children, and veterans. Two new exhibits opened at the Minnesota History Center: Reframing our Stories inspires audiences to learn about the past, present, and future of Native communities in Minnesota through photographs taken by Twin Cities journalists from the 1950s-90s, and The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz gave visitors a unique and intimate look inside the world of Minnesota's most famous cartoonist.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 15,243,010 including grants of $ 8,000 ) (Revenue $ 2,492,704 )
Education, Outreach, and Content Development: MNHS develops Minnesota history curriculum, provides teacher education, and coordinates the Minnesota History Day program, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. Nearly 17,000 students from around Minnesota participated in History Day, with 64 students representing Minnesota in the national competition. Those students were awarded 7 medals, 3 finalists, and 7 honorable mentions. MNHS is undertaking the revising of Northern Lights, a print and digital curriculum used by more than 90% of sixth graders in the state, and expects to publish the third edition of Northern Lights in 2026. Dear Jacob: A Mother's Journey of Hope was the bestselling title from MNHS Press. The memoir by Patty Wetterling and Joy Baker tells the story of a mother, a family, and a community who never gave up hope for their kidnapped son, Jacob. The book's message resonated with readers, making up more than half of new book sales and 20% of overall sales for MNHS Press in FY 24. Through a sponsorship from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, MNHS distributed thousands of free resources to Minnesota educators that introduce Dakota and Ojibwe culture, history, and arts. The free resources were all claimed within the first seven hours.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 13,005,454 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 2,417,153 )
Library and Collections: Our library and collections departments maintain and make available to the public the MNHS' collection of books, newspapers, maps, objects, photographs, works of art, oral history recordings, private manuscripts, and periodicals on Minnesota history. MNHS catalogs, restores, and digitizes documents and records to make them available for public use. MNHS gained 711 new acquisitions in FY24 across manuscripts, fine art, 3D, sound/visual, and maps/rare books. This includes a flight cap worn by Charles Lindbergh during a 1933 North Atlantic survey with his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, that lasted five months and covered nearly 30,000 miles over four continents. More than one million pages of current and historic newspapers were added to the Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub in FY24; more than 6.6 million pages are now available.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,273,040 including grants of $ 6,613,098 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
Heritage Preservation: Our Heritage Preservation department provides technical assistance and grants for historic preservation, administers grant programs supporting projects in preservation and interpretation of Minnesota history, and administers the National Historic Preservation Act in Minnesota. In FY24, more than $7.8 million was provided by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund for 174 Legacy Grants across Minnesota. Demand for these grants outweighs resources 2.25 to 1, and more than 76 counties have received $100,000 or more in Legacy history funds since 2009.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 8,273,040 including grants of $ 6,613,098 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expenses56,912,095
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2
Yes
 
3
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.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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4
Yes
 
5
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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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.........................
6
 
No
7
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....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10
Yes
 
11
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.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D,
Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11a
Yes
 
b
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 VIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11b
Yes
 
c
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
 
No
d
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
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
 
No
f
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 XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
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List of Attached Documents:
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12a
Yes
 
b
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 and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
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. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
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............
18
 
No
19
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...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 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
List of Attached Documents:
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23
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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
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
 
 
d
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
 
No
b
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
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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29
Yes
 
30
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
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30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
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............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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 ...
35b
 
 
36
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.............
36
 
No
37
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
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
613
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
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 ..................
2a
685
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
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, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
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 as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
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? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
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
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 6
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 or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
31
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
31
2
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? .................
2
 
No
3
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? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
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.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
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?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on 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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
MN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
Fred Neher345 Kellogg Blvd W   St Paul,MN551021906 (651) 259-3170
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet 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, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet 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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) S Kent Whitworth......................................................................
Director & Chief Executive Officer
40
.................
0
X   X       275,472 0 41,175
(2) Jennifer Jones......................................................................
Executive Vice President Strategy
40
.................
0
      X     192,876 0 20,795
(3) Jennifer Pogatchnik......................................................................
Vice President Advancement
40
.................
0
        X   166,678 0 34,400
(4) Fred Neher......................................................................
Vice President Finance
40
.................
0
    X       165,844 0 34,347
(5) Brenda Raney......................................................................
Senior Vice President Library, Research & Collections
40
.................
0
        X   161,543 0 34,073
(6) Kevin Maijala......................................................................
Senior Vice President Education & Interpretation
40
.................
0
        X   161,435 0 34,073
(7) Benjamin Leonard......................................................................
Senior Vice President Historic Sites
40
.................
0
        X   151,169 0 33,427
(8) Brian Juntti......................................................................
Executive Vice President Shared Services
40
.................
0
        X   145,914 0 33,103
(9) Anton Treuer......................................................................
Board Member
1
.................
0
X           13,228 0 0
(10) Peter Reyes......................................................................
President and Board Member
1
.................
0
X   X       0 0 0
(11) David Hakensen......................................................................
Past President and Board Member
1
.................
0
X   X       0 0 0
(12) Thomas Forsythe and Board Member......................................................................
Treasurer
0
.................
0
X   X       0 0 0
(13) Ford W Bell......................................................................
Board Member
1
.................
0
X           0 0 0
(14) Barbara Burwell......................................................................
Board Member
1
.................
0
X           0 0 0
(15) Grant Davis......................................................................
Board Member
1
.................
0
X           0 0 0
(16) M Mitchell Davis......................................................................
Board Member
1
.................
0
X           0 0 0
(17) Elizabeth Driscoll Hlavka......................................................................
Board Member
1
.................
0
X           0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Joanell Dyrstad........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(19) Richard E Engebretson........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(20) Carolyn Essig........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(21) Stephanie L Fehr........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(22) Dustin Heckman........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(23) Monica Little........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(24) Linda B Mona........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(25) Jennifer Murray........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(26) Richard C Nash........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(27) Krista E O'Malley........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(28) Sharon Sayles Belton........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(29) Daniel Schmechel........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(30) Diana Schutter........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(31) Roger Sit........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(32) John Tunheim........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(33) Noelle Turner........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(34) Gwen Westerman........................................................................
Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(35) Tim Walz........................................................................
Ex-Officio Board Member
0
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(36) Peggy Flanagan........................................................................
Ex-Officio Board Member
0
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(37) Julie Blaha........................................................................
Ex-Officio Board Member
1
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(38) Keith Ellison........................................................................
Ex-Officio Board Member
0
.......................0
X           0 0 0
(39) Steve Simon........................................................................
Ex-Officio Board Member
0
.......................0
X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 1,434,159 0 265,393
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 27
Yes
No
3
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 ..............
3
 
No
4
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
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
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 ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
Ravenswood Studio Inc

6900 N Central Park Avenue
Lincolnwood,IL60712
Exhibit fabrication at the Minnesota History Center 810,795
Mill City Owners Association

SDS-12-2659 PO Box 86
Minneapolis,MN55486
Property Management of the Mill City Museum 570,164
Northern Bedrock Preservation Corps

5165 North Shore Drive
Duluth,MN55804
Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds (ACHF) Partnership Projects for leadership & training 280,000
Rethos

75 W 5th Street
Fifth Floor
Saint Paul,MN55102
Legacy partnership to run the Mainstreet MN program and provide adult education for preservation 242,500
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

425 Walnut Street
Suite 1800
Cincinnati,OH45202
Legal Services 201,986
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 17
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues..1b 767,225
c Fundraising events..1c 0
d Related organizations1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 51,923,871
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 9,451,096
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 226,541
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 62,142,192
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Admissions 712100 3,178,889 3,178,889 0 0
b Contract Service Fees 712120 2,310,007 2,310,007 0 0
c Publications 513130 2,241,080 2,241,080 0 0
d Museum Program Fees 712100 1,160,093 1,160,093 0 0
e Memberships 712100 549,922 549,922 0 0
f All other program service revenue. 862,361 640,349 222,012 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 10,302,352
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 3,495,913 0 0 3,495,913
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 6a 0 0
b Less: rental expenses 6b 0 0
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 0 0   0
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 97,538,052 0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 78,773,944 0
c Gain or (loss) 7c 18,764,108 0
d Net gain or (loss)......... 18,764,108 0 0 18,764,108
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. 0 0 0
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities.. 0 0 0 0
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 2,692,201
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 1,258,275
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 1,433,926 1,433,926 0 0
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a Event Services 900099 617,040 182,425 434,615 0
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 617,040
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 96,755,531 11,696,691 656,627 22,260,021
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 6,621,098 6,621,098
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 0 0
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. 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 ........... 730,509 213,671 516,838 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) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 25,972,910 19,704,541 4,930,962 1,337,407
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,570,445 1,197,691 290,450 82,304
9 Other employee benefits ....... 5,850,520 4,429,567 1,120,276 300,677
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,918,681 1,433,435 386,997 98,249
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 171,300 171,300 0 0
b Legal ......... 223,379 11,245 197,728 14,406
c Accounting ........... 38,798 0 38,798 0
d Lobbying ........... 50,000 0 50,000 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0 0
f Investment management fees ...... 0 0 0 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 7,382,825 6,253,706 1,044,583 84,536
12 Advertising and promotion .... 769,893 63,855 706,038 0
13 Office expenses ....... 1,650,256 1,471,264 108,200 70,792
14 Information technology ...... 1,782,400 158,936 1,615,904 7,560
15 Royalties .. 211,284 211,284 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 5,756,625 5,627,101 118,011 11,513
17 Travel ............ 456,455 384,902 61,462 10,091
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0 0 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 580,563 417,260 28,816 134,487
20 Interest ........... 1,114 52 1,055 7
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 2,781,498 2,674,760 105,528 1,210
23 Insurance ... 283,955 0 283,955 0
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Building and Improvements 1,523,816 1,523,816 0 0
b Printing and Binding 1,196,349 980,676 62,903 152,770
c Collections Acquisitions 1,073,043 1,073,043 0 0
d Repairs 836,221 833,684 2,537 0
e All other expenses 1,633,387 1,455,208 171,590 6,589
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 71,067,324 56,912,095 11,842,631 2,312,598
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 5,164,415 1 6,565,226
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 5,383,433 2 4,387,043
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 30,186,956 3 35,732,670
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 922,529 4 1,958,308
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 1,103,103 8 1,342,362
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 315,340 9 342,551
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 160,593,800
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 47,928,181 115,229,102 10c 112,665,619
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 132,771,182 11 152,003,496
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 21,147,729 12 23,112,824
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 411,267 15 377,721
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 312,635,056 16 338,487,820
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 8,559,255 17 12,871,070
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,031,784 19 1,073,686
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 9,591,039 26 13,944,756
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 140,980,111 27 147,898,891
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 162,063,906 28 176,644,173
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 303,044,017 32 324,543,064
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 312,635,056 33 338,487,820
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
96,755,531
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
71,067,324
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
25,688,207
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
303,044,017
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-2,159,364
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-2,029,796
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
324,543,064
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
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.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID: 23018249
Software Version: v1.00
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

41-0713907
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 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
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:

5
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.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
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.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% 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 33 1/3% 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.)
11
12
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 on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a
Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b
Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d
Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e
Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 44,378,795 51,144,233 50,615,882 77,323,366 62,142,192 285,604,468
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 44,378,795 51,144,233 50,615,882 77,323,366 62,142,192 285,604,468
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) .. 19,903,641
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 265,700,827
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 44,378,795 51,144,233 50,615,882 77,323,366 62,142,192 285,604,468
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,592,278 1,355,060 1,773,535 3,286,894 4,213,775 13,221,542
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 0 0 91,943 73,727 165,670
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 298,991,680
12
12
46,796,384
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
88.866 %
15
15
90.368 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. 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
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a 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—2023. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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 on 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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. 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
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. 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
20
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2023
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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2023
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

41-0713907
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




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
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't 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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
41-0713907
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

41-0713907
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

41-0713907
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

41-0713907
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)
(a) Filing
organization's
totals
(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.
   
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
(a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e))
 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))
 
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
Yes
 
500
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
Yes
 
1,000
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
94,576
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
Yes
 
4,000
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
5,512
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
105,588
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 MNHS receives a majority of its annual funding from the State of Minnesota. As a result, there are activities that are performed that may be construed as lobbying activities. MNHS maintains a presence on the world wide web, which includes a dedicated MNHS website, which then includes a webpage dedicated to legislative updates, the status of our appropriations, and at times a call to our members and the public to contact their local legislators in support of MNHS' appropriations a/o pending legislation. Our website includes a program that allows the public to search and directly contact their representatives and other state leaders. In FY 24 MNHS spent $5,512, as reported in Part II-B, Line 1(i) on the program to contact legislators. In addition, MNHS employees a Vice President of Public Policy & Government Relations whose primary function is to act in an administrative capacity in providing budgetary information to the State of Minnesota and to act as a legislative liaison as needed. At times this position may have direct contact with members of the legislative body or the public in a manner such that the activity could be construed as lobbying. MNHS has employed a lobbying firm to represent MNHS and its interests at the Minnesota State Capitol to help advance specific legislation. Lobbying activities represent an insignificant amount of MNHS' annual operating expenditures. Of the total listed in Part II-B, Line 1(g), $50,000 represents fees paid directly to an outside lobbying firm to act on our behalf at the State Capitol.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

41-0713907
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
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? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can 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? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the 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 July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, 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)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $ 0
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $ 0
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Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
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?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 132,357,347 102,506,932 119,045,984 95,297,340 94,846,415
b Contributions ... 8,346,512 20,534,900 5,840,465 1,809,790 792,707
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 18,608,453 13,461,527 -18,655,766 25,469,833 2,979,899
d Grants or scholarships ... 0 0 0 0 0
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
4,438,559 4,146,012 3,723,751 3,530,979 3,321,681
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 154,873,753 132,357,347 102,506,932 119,045,984 95,297,340
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow8 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow82 %
c
Term endowment right arrow10 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ..... 0 5,491,606 5,491,606
b Buildings .... 0 147,901,537 41,293,163 106,608,374
c Leasehold improvements 0 0 0 0
d Equipment .... 0 7,200,657 6,635,018 565,639
e Other ..... 0 0 0 0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 112,665,619
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) Common Collective Trusts
23,112,824 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 23,112,824
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 0
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 95,854,442
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -2,159,364
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 0
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 1,258,275
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -901,089
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 96,755,531
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 XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 96,755,531
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 72,325,599
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 XIII.) ........... 2d 1,258,275
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,258,275
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 71,067,324
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 XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 71,067,324
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part III, Line 1 The Society's collection of artifacts, documents, newspapers, pictures, paintings, tapes, and books is not capitalized because donated values are not readily determinable. Items purchased for the collection are expensed as acquired. Similarly, historic sites and publication copyrights owned by the Society are not included in the financial statements.
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 The Society's collection of artifacts, historic sites, documents, newspapers, pictures, paintings, tapes and books preserve the evidence of Minnesota's past. The collection supports the work of MNHS' public programs and provide value to people interested in history.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The endowment funds of the MNHS support the institution's mission by providing support for public programs, care and operations of our historic sites, research, collections and general operating support. The MNHS endowment consists of approximately 183 individual funds established for a variety of purposes including both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the Board of Trustees to function as endowments. Net assets associated with the endowment, including funds designated by the Board of Trustees to function as endowments, are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor imposed restrictions.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Society engages in activities that are considered as unrelated to its exempt purpose and these activities are subject to federal and state income taxes. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, the Society estimated a loss for its unrelated business income taxes and, accordingly, has made no provision for the taxes.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Cost of goods sold expense as reported in Part VIII, line 10b.
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Cost of goods sold expense as reported in Part VIII, line 10b.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
41-0713907
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government
(b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)
(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
450 MCNAMARA ALUMNI CENTER
200 OAK STREET SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455
41-6007513 501 (c)(3) 386,316       Legacy Grant for Various projects focused on historical research, cultural preservation, community collaboration, and ecological studies in Minnesota, such as oral histories, historical databases, preservation efforts, and conservation initiatives.
(2) TODD COUNTY
215 1st AVENUE SOUTH
SUITE 201
LONG PRAIRIE,MN56347
41-6005908 Todd County 276,500       Legacy Grant for Construction of Courthouse Rock Wall Phase 1
(3) CITY OF SANDSTONE
PO BOX 641
SANDSTONE,MN55072
41-6005528 City of Sandstone 238,813       Legacy Grant for Sandstone Public School Roof Stabilization Project
(4) TOWER-SOUDAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 465
TOWER,MN55790
41-1641547 501 (c)(3) 216,423       Legacy Grant for Tower Fire Hall Exterior, Electrical, and Interior Masonry and Finishes Rehabilitation
(5) ROSEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
121 CENTER STREET E
SUITE 101
ROSEAU,MN56751
23-7120887 501 (c)(3) 200,283       Legacy Grant for Roseau Museum Shelving and collection management system upgrade for long term preservation plan
(6) CITY OF MADISON
404 SIXTH AVENUE
MADISON,MN56256
41-6005335 City of Madison 200,200       Legacy Grant for The City of Madison City Hall Window and Historic Tower Rehabilitation
(7) MINNESOTA MASONIC HISTORIC BUILDING
4 W 2ND STREET
DULUTH,MN558022015
47-5588074 501 (c)(3) 190,729       Legacy Grant for Preservation and Rehabilitation of Duluth Masonic Center
(8) ST CLEMENT'S MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
901 PORTLAND AVE
ST PAUL,MN55104
41-0693965 501 (c)(3) 175,000       Legacy Grant for St Clements Church Restoration
(9) CITY OF DELANO
234 2ND STREET N
DELANO,MN55328
41-6005093 City of Delano 169,680       Legacy Grant for Delano Village Hall (Heritage Center) Elevator Installation
(10) HUBBARD COUNTY
301 COURT STREET
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-6005805 Hubbard County 166,130       Legacy Grant for Historic Courthouse Roof Replacement
(11) LE SUEUR COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 123
LE CENTER,MN56028
41-0915542 501 (c)(3) 148,540       Legacy Grant for Elysian School Bell Tower and Roof Rehabilitation
(12) RUSHFORD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 98
401 S ELM
RUSHFORD,MN55971
41-1512233 501 (c)(3) 131,227       Legacy Grant for Rushford Area Business Support and South MN construction stabilization
(13) SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
235 SOUTH FULLER ST
SHAKOPEE,MN55379
41-0944151 501 (c)(3) 127,070       Legacy Grant for Shakopee Cultural Trail Development and Museum Lighting Redesign
(14) LYON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
301 W LYON STREET
MARSHALL,MN56258
41-1774342 501 (c)(3) 126,900       Legacy Grant for Collections Storage Rehousing Project
(15) LAKE OF THE WOODS CTY HIST SOCIETY
206 - 8TH AVE SE
SUITE 150
BAUDETTE,MN56623
41-1296671 501 (c)(3) 119,640       Legacy Grant for Implementation of LOW County Historical Society Exhibits
(16) WINONA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
160 JOHNSON STREET
WINONA,MN55987
41-0789385 501 (c)(3) 119,460       Legacy Grant for HVAC Design, microfilm digitization, and lighting installation
(17) CATHEDRAL OF OUR MERCIFUL SAVIOUR
PO BOX 816
FARIBAULT,MN55021
41-0963120 501 (c)(3) 115,768       Legacy Grant for Stone Replacement at Chapel and Roof Rehabilitation Project
(18) THE ANDERSON CENTER
PO BOX 406
163 TOWER VIEW DRIVE
RED WING,MN55066
41-1792770 501 (c)(3) 115,500       Legacy Grant for Tower View Masonry Restoration
(19) DANEBOD LUTHERAN CHURCH
101 DANEBOD COURT
TYLER,MN56178
41-0734738 501 (c)(3) 106,140       Legacy Grant for Architectural plans and structural analysis for Danebod folk school
(20) CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH ON CAPITOL HILL
105 UNIVERSITY AVENUE W
ST PAUL,MN55103
41-0705841 501 (c)(3) 105,759       Legacy Grant for Repairing and restoration on restroom
(21) CITY OF MAHNOMEN
PO BOX 250
104 WEST MADISON AVENUE
MAHNOMEN,MN56557
41-6005340 City of Mahnomen 102,500       Capitol Grant for Mahnomen City Hall ADA/Rehab Project
(22) PIPESTONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
113 S HIAWATHA AVENUE
PIPESTONE,MN56164
41-0943870 501 (c)(3) 99,704       Legacy Grant for Ferris Grand North facade repointing
(23) DAKOTA COUNTY HIST SOCIETY
130 THIRD AVENUE NORTH
SOUTH ST PAUL,MN55075
41-1318150 501 (c)(3) 99,420       Legacy Grant for Trail and exhibits concept design and upgrading Lawshe Memorial Museum with phase 3 George Daniels Project
(24) WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1848 PARK STREET
PO BOX 10543
WHITE BEAR LAKE,MN55110
23-7303749 501 (c)(3) 95,771       Legacy Grant for Historic Structures Report for the Noyes Cottage, researching street cars in WBL, and 3D object collection inventory
(25) ST OLAF COLLEGE
1520 ST OLAF AVENUE
NORTHFIELD,MN55057
41-0693979 501 (c)(3) 92,175       Legacy Grant for Cataloging Textiles and 3D Objects in the St. Olaf College Archives & Special Collections
(26) CITY OF MAYNARD
321 MABEL STREET
MAYNARD,MN56260
41-6005356 City of Maynard 83,503       Legacy Grant for Maynard State Bank Roof Replacement
(27) HMONG MUSEUM
941 LAFOND AVE
ST PAUL,MN55104
47-1620897 501 (c)(3) 80,000       Legacy Grant for Changing Times Traveling Exhibit
(28) ISLAMIC CENTER OF WINONA
PO BOX 1523
WINONA,MN55987
41-1766368 501 (c)(3) 75,578       Legacy Grant for Roof Replacement
(29) GOODHUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1166 OAK STREET
RED WING,MN55066
41-0713917 501 (c)(3) 75,329       Legacy Grant for Photograph Collection Cataloging, Digitizing, and Rehousing
(30) WATERFORD TOWNSHIP
PO BOX 531
NORTHFIELD,MN55057
41-1469685 Waterford Township 68,563       Legacy Grant for Waterford Bridge Rehabilitation
(31) AFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
3165 ST CROIX TRAIL
PO BOX 178
AFTON,MN55001
41-1372266 501 (c)(3) 68,021       Legacy Grant for Creating an interpretive plan and Fire Suppression Installation
(32) LAKE MINNETONKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
402 LAKE STREET EAST
PO BOX 672
WAYZATA,MN55391
93-2065775 501 (c)(3) 62,801       Legacy Grant for Hull Rehabilitation of Streetcar Boat "Minnehaha"
(33) FIREFIGHTERS HALL & MUSEUM
664 22ND AVENUE NE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55418
41-6330321 501 (c)(3) 59,920       Legacy Grant for Researching the History and Symbolism of Fire Department commemorative accessories and Inventory Collection
(34) AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY
2211 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
CB 64
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55454
41-0694721 501 (c)(3) 55,058       Legacy Grant for Augsburg University Archives HVAC Project
(35) WASHINGTON COUNTY
14949 62ND ST N
STILLWATER,MN55082
41-6005919 Washington County 54,500       Capitol Grant for Washington County Historic Courthouse Storm Windows
(36) SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA
120 WEST KELLOGG BLVD
ST PAUL,MN55102
41-0706172 501 (c)(3) 52,271       Legacy Grant for Examining Climate History and Sediment mapping of Archaeologically significant lakes in SW Minnesota.
(37) CITY OF DULUTH
PLANNING DIVISION RM 208
411 W FIRST ST
DULUTH,MN55802
41-6005105 City of Duluth 49,718       Legacy Grant for Lakewalk Interpretive Markers Implementation
(38) SACRED HEART-JOHN CHEBUL MEMORIAL CTR ASSOC
201 WEST 4TH STREET
DULUTH,MN55806
41-1557842 501 (c)(3) 48,561       Legacy Grant for SHMC Roofing & Gutter Repair
(39) SPRINGFIELD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
4 W CENTRAL STREET
PO BOX 113
SPRINGFIELD,MN56087
41-1858722 501 (c)(3) 47,577       Legacy Grant for HVAC & Lighting System Renovation
(40) MIXTAPE DANCE MN
428 MINNESOTA ST
SUITE 500
ST PAUL,MN55101
85-3922754 501 (c)(3) 45,000       Legacy Grant for Twin Cities Breaking Archive
(41) THE BASILICA LANDMARK
88 NORTH 17TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403
41-1754864 501 (c)(3) 44,994       Legacy Grant for Structural Assessment of Masonry
(42) CARVER COUNTY
600 E 4TH ST
CHASKA,MN55318
41-6005768 Carver County 43,650       Legacy Grant for Coney Island of the West Interpretive Plan
(43) RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
323 LANDMARK CENTER
75 WEST 5TH STREET
ST PAUL,MN55102
41-6009039 501 (c)(3) 41,600       Legacy Grant for Projects Focuses on Preserving and Digitizing Culture, Historical, and Archival Materials including Hmong Heritage, St. Paul Arts, Architectural records, and Engineering Oral Histories
(44) ST LOUIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
506 W MICHIGAN ST
DULUTH,MN55802
41-0773781 501 (c)(3) 40,442       Legacy Grant for Collections Accessibility Initiative: Catalog Inventory Continued
(45) NOBLES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 614
WORTHINGTON,MN56187
41-6029584 501 (c)(3) 39,971       Legacy Grant for Digital Conversion, Rehousing, and Preservation of Photographic Negatives and Artworks to Meet Professional Archival Standards
(46) THE SAINT PAUL FOUNDATION
101 FIFTH STREET EAST
SUITE 2400
ST PAUL,MN55101
41-6031510 501 (c)(3) 39,575       Legacy Grant for Web-Based Historical Exhibit Planning and Design Project
(47) DAKOTA COUNTY
14955 GALAXIE AVENUE
APPLE VALLEY,MN55124
41-6005786 Dakota County 36,000       Legacy Grant for Spring Lake Park Reserve Interpretive Design and Messaging Plan
(48) CITY OF COKATO
PO BOX 686
COKATO,MN55321
41-6005063 City of Cokato 35,100       Legacy Grant for Gust Akerlund Photography Studio Construction Work
(49) SAN FRANCISCO TOWNSHIP
16330 CARVER HIGHLANDS DR
CARVER,MN55315
41-6198759 San Francisco Twp 35,026       Legacy Grant for San Francisco Township District No. 22 School/Town Hall Stabilization and Repair
(50) HERITAGE ORGANIZATION OF
ROMANIAN AMERICANS IN MINNESOT
543 LINCOLN AVE
ST PAUL,MN55102
27-1321713 501 (c)(3) 34,391       Legacy Grant for Documentary: Romanian Immigration to the Twin Cities after 1989
(51) CITY OF ST PAUL-PARKS & REC
25 W 4TH STREET
SUITE 400 CITY HALL ANNEX
ST PAUL,MN55102
41-6005521 City of Saint Paul 34,041       Legacy Grant for Cochran Park Pool & Sculpture Restoration
(52) THE OBERHOLTZER FOUNDATION
1215 W VICTORIA STREET
DULUTH,MN55811
41-6042619 501 (c)(3) 34,018       Legacy Grant for Mallard Island Annex Library
(53) CITY OF HENNING
612 FRONT STREET
HENNING,MN56551
41-6005228 City of Henning 33,753       Legacy Grant for Trinity Church Bell Tower Repair and Lewis House Medical Clinic Conditions Assessment
(54) HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY
202 FIRST AVENUE NORTH
PO BOX 157
MOORHEAD,MN56560
41-6038553 501 (c)(3) 33,312       Legacy Grant for Projects for Documenting, Interpreting, and Preserving Historical Collections
(55) GIANTS OF THE EARTH HERITAGE CENTER
PO BOX 223
163 WEST MAIN STREET
SPRING GROVE,MN55974
26-4545682 501 (c)(3) 33,304       Legacy Grant for Norwegian Ridge Farmers Documentary: Production and Distribution
(56) CITY OF BRAINERD
501 LAUREL STREET
BRAINERD,MN56401
41-6005001 City of Brainerd 32,408       Legacy Grant for Preservation of the Brainerd Historic Concrete Water Tower
(57) CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
500 CEDAR STREET
ST PAUL,MN55101
41-0694735 501 (c)(3) 32,000       Legacy Grant for Rehabilitation of East Elevation Masonry
(58) CITY OF WALTERS
106 WEST THIRD STREET
WALTERS,MN56097
41-6005612 City of Walters 31,869       Legacy Grant for Construction Work/Preservation of the Walters Jail
(59) SACRED HEART AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
300 5TH AVE
BOX 462
SACRED HEART,MN56285
41-1856993 501 (c)(3) 30,119       Legacy Grant for Projects focused on improving museum collections, storage conditions, and accessibility through better lighting, storage planning, and acquisition of archival equipment.
(60) CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
1101 VICTORIA CURVE
MENDOTA HEIGHTS,MN55118
41-6008695 City Mendota Heights 29,550       Partnership Grant for Oheyawahe/Pilot Knob Interpretive Program Partnership
(61) GAMMELGARDEN MUSEUM
20880 OLINDA TRAIL
PO BOX 62
SCANDIA,MN55073
41-0718379 501 (c)(3) 29,204       Legacy Grant for Projects focused on inventorying collections, evaluating HVAC systems, developing a long-term preservation plan, and assessing site accessibility for ADA compliance.
(62) TWIN CITY MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM
668 TRANSFER ROAD
SUITE 8
ST PAUL,MN55114
41-1341865 501 (c)(3) 26,900       Legacy Grant for Projects focused on evaluating HVAC systems, designing a lighting plan for the Mini-Sota Gallery, and developing an exhibition plan
(63) KASSON ALLIANCE RESTORATION INC
PO BOX 96
KASSON,MN55944
20-8367553 501 (c)(3) 26,276       Legacy Grant for 1918 Kasson Public School masonry Terra Cotta repair
(64) WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1862 GREELEY ST S
STILLWATER,MN55082
41-6038333 501 (c)(3) 26,200       Legacy Grant for Research Project for Wedding Traditions in Washington County and exhibit planning and design for Washing Co Brewing.
(65) CHARLES THOMPSON MEMORIAL HALL
1824 MARSHALL AVENUE
SUITE 1
ST PAUL,MN55104
41-0575949 501 (c)(3) 21,517       Legacy Grant for Restoration and Repair of Front Exterior Porch for Thompson Hall
(66) CITY OF MPLS-CPED
505 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH
ROOM 310
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415
41-6005375 501 (c)(3) 20,250       Legacy Grant for Minneapolis African American Historic and Cultural Context Study
(67) CITY OF WINONA
207 LAFAYETTE
PO BOX 378
WINONA,MN55987
41-6005651 City of Winona 20,000       Legacy Grant for Winona Historic Contexts Updating and Windom Park Design Guidelines
(68) CLEARWATER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 241
BAGLEY,MN56621
41-1363341 501 (c)(3) 19,497       Legacy Grant for Collections Inventory and Gran Church Conditions Assessment
(69) CULTURAL ARCHIVE OF MODERN PAGANISM INC
1315 CRESTRIDGE LANE
EAGAN,MN55123
92-2807229 501 (c)(3) 19,430       Legacy Grant for Collections for Oral Histories and Creation of Collections
(70) CITY OF BELLE PLAINE
218 N MERIDIAN STREET
PO BOX 129
BELLE PLAINE,MN56011
41-6004968 City of Belle Plaine 18,586       Legacy Grant for Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Preservation Project II
(71) MINNESOTA MASONIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
11411 MASONIC HOME DRIVE
BLOOMINGTON,MN55437
41-1788642 501 (c)(3) 17,069       Legacy Grant for Collections Storage/Rehousing
(72) CITY OF TRACY
336 MORGAN ST
TRACY,MN56175
41-6005581 City of Tracy 16,600       Legacy Grant for Tracy Municipal Building and Armory Conditions Assessment
(73) CAPONI ART PARK
1205 DIFFLEY ROAD
EAGAN,MN55123
41-1746425 501 (c)(3) 16,394       Legacy Grant for Caponi Art Park Nomination and Caponi Home Conditions Assessment
(74) PRESERVE HISTORIC DINKYTOWN
1316 4TH STREET SE
201
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414
41-2221329 501 (c)(3) 16,380       Legacy Grant for Dinkytown Odyssey Documentary Research & Development
(75) NORTHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
408 DIVISION STREET
NORTHFIELD,MN55057
41-1270991 501 (c)(3) 15,600       Legacy Grant for Scriver Block - East and North Elevation Restoration Construction Drawings
(76) MAPLEWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2170 E COUNTY ROAD D
MAPLEWOOD,MN55109
41-1893832 501 (c)(3) 15,500       Legacy Grant for Images Collection Digitization and Farm Security Survey
(77) MINNESOTA DISCOVERY CENTER
1005 DISCOVERY DR
CHISHOLM,MN55719
20-2503955 501 (c)(3) 13,996       Legacy Grant for Oral History and State Politics Research Projects
(78) RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE
PO BOX 576
RED LAKE,MN56671
26-3031521 501 (c)(3) 13,987       Legacy Grant for Red Lake Tribal Archives Digitization and Disaster Planning
(79) OTTER TAIL COUNTY
510 FIR AVENUE W
FERGUS FALLS,MN56537
41-6005861 Otter Tail County 13,986       Legacy Grant for Phelps Mill Preservation
(80) NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN HIST ASSN
1510 ST OLAF AVE
NORTHFIELD,MN55057
41-6038548 501 (c)(3) 13,236       Legacy Grant for Projects focused on rehousing records for Norwegian-American and Norse-American Centennial Papers
(81) MINNESOTA ORCHESTRAL ASSOCIATION
1111 NICOLLET MALL
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403
41-0693875 501 (c)(3) 13,025       Legacy Grant for the Minnesota Orchestra's Concert Broadcast History, Phase II
(82) MORRISON CTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 239
2151 S LINDBERGH DR
LITTLE FALLS,MN56345
41-0911403 501 (c)(3) 12,300       Legacy Grant for Property Improvements and Survey for Archaeology and Museum National Register Evaluation
(83) THE BAKKEN MUSEUM
3537 ZENITH AVENUE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416
51-0175508 501 (c)(3) 11,180       Legacy Grant for Projects for Audio Tour Production and Exhibition Renewal and Translation
(84) CARVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
555 WEST FIRST STREET
WACONIA,MN55387
41-6040775 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Projects involving interpretive research for tombstone marker, touchscreen veteran database, and HVAC systems.
(85) CENTRO TYRONE GUZMAN
1915 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404
41-1290349 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Documentation of Latine Elder Reflections on Gender, Sexuality and Aging
(86) CITY OF AFTON
AFTON CITY HALL
3033 ST CROIX TR- PO BOX 219
AFTON,MN55001
41-1290668 City of Afton 10,000       Legacy Grant for Museum Building ADA Assessment and Valley Creek Women's Club Research
(87) CITY OF BAGLEY
PO BOX 178
BAGLEY,MN56621
41-6004953 City of Bagley 10,000       Legacy Grant for WPA Rock Structures National Register Evaluation
(88) CITY OF BROWNS VALLEY
19 3RD STREET SOUTH
PO BOX 334
BROWNS VALLEY,MN56219
41-6005015 City Browns Valley 10,000       Legacy Grant for Sam Brown/Fort Wadsworth Cabin Condition Assessment with Focus on the Structural System
(89) CITY OF ELY
209 E CHAPMAN STREET
ELY,MN55731
41-6005133 City of Ely 10,000       Legacy Grant for Ely Memorial High School Centennial anniversary 1924-2024: Oral History
(90) CITY OF EXCELSIOR
350 HIGHWAY 7
SUITE 230
EXCELSIOR,MN55331
41-6005143 City of Excelsior 10,000       Legacy Grant for First Church of Christ, Scientist National Register Evaluation
(91) CITY OF HACKENSACK
PO BOX 490
HACKENSACK,MN56452
41-6005209 City of Hackensack 10,000       Legacy Grant for Hackensack Conservation Building Conditions Assessment
(92) COTTONWOOD COUNTY
900 3RD AVENUE
WINDOM,MN56101
41-6005782 Cottonwood County 10,000       Legacy Grant for Cottonwood County Courthouse Working Drawings/Architectural Plans and Specifications
(93) DODGE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
615 NORTH MAIN STREET
PO BOX 456
MANTORVILLE,MN55955
41-1281217 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Wasioja Baptist Church Condition Assessment & Treatment Plan
(94) EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY
1105 GREENBRIER ST
ST PAUL,MN55106
46-3794535 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Housing Justice Archival Exhibit Research
(95) EDEN PRAIRIE ISD #272
8100 SCHOOL RD
EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344
41-6001492 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Eden Prairie Schools 100 Year Anniversary Oral History Project
(96) FARIBAULT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 142
BLUE EARTH,MN56013
41-6027629 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Walter Mondale Boyhood Home National Register Evaluation
(97) FRIDLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
611 MISSISSIPPI STREET
FRIDLEY,MN55432
36-3377904 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for An Exhibit Concept of the Post-World War II Suburban Development of Fridley, Minnesota
(98) FRIENDS OF MAPLEWOOD CEMETERY INC
1042 W WARREN ST
LUVERNE,MN56156
87-1014354 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Maplewood Cemetery Chapel Conditions Assessment
(99) LAKE SUPERIOR RAILROAD MUSEUM
506 W MICHIGAN STREET
DULUTH,MN55802
23-7312204 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for St. Louis County Depot Canopy Conditions Assessment
(100) LUTHER MEMORIAL CHURCH
315 15TH AVENUE NORTH
SOUTH ST PAUL,MN55075
41-0871452 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Luther Memorial Church National Register Nomination
(101) MINNETONKA COMMUNITY CHURCH
THE MILLS CHURCH
13215 MINNETONKA DRIVE
MINNETONKA,MN55305
41-0789392 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Minnetonka Town Hall Conditions Assessment
(102) NAUTILUS MUSIC-THEATER
308 PRINCE ST
190
ST PAUL,MN55101
41-1721692 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Digitizing Historical Video Assets in the Nautilus Music-Theater Archive
(103) NORTH STAR FOUNDATION OF THE MESABA INC
PO BOX 293
HIBBING,MN55746
36-3358861 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Mesaba Park Pavilion Foundation Architectural Drawings
(104) OLMSTED CO HIST SOC
1195 WEST CIRCLE DR SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902
41-0718368 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Projects focused on revitalizing the historic George Stoppel Farmstead with interpretive signage, and rehabilitating the stone barn and smokehouse
(105) PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
1505 BURNS AVE
ST PAUL,MN55106
41-1720681 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for A Legacy of Hope: A History of the Black Church in Minnesota (1878-1965) The Collection of Historic Values
(106) PROJECT GET OUTDOORS INC
66555 155TH AVE
WABASHA,MN55981
26-1837441 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant Abolitionists of Southeast Minnesota Oral History Project
(107) PROSPECT HOUSE MUSEUM
403 LAKE AVENUE N
BATTLE LAKE,MN56515
27-3631846 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Prospect House Conditions Assessment
(108) RED WING COLLECTORS SOCIETY FOUNDATION
240 HARRISON STREET
RED WING,MN55066
41-1983230 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Kiln Structural Assessment Reports
(109) RIVER BEND NATURE CENTER INC
PO BOX 186
FARIBAULT,MN55021
41-1343804 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Historical Interpretation Plan for River Bend Nature Center
(110) SCANDIA HERITAGE ALLIANCE
PO BOX 159
SCANDIA,MN55073
83-1575163 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Audience Analysis for Water Tower Barn Scandia Interpretive Program
(111) SHATTUCK ST MARY'S SCHOOL
1000 SHUMWAY AVENUE
FARIBAULT,MN55021
41-0696908 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Chapel of the Good Shepherd Conditions Assessment
(112) SIBLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 407
700 MAIN STREET
HENDERSON,MN56044
41-1310609 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for August F. Poehler Home Conditions Assessment
(113) ST LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
615 VERMILLION ST
PO BOX 155
HASTINGS,MN55033
41-0917671 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for St. Luke's Episcopal Church Hastings National Register Evaluation
(114) ST OLAF LUTHERAN CHURCH
2901 EMERSON AVENUE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411
41-0760822 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for St. Olaf's Norwegian Lutheran Church Conditions Assessment
(115) ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
320 WEST AVENUE
RED WING,MN55066
41-0842911 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for St. Paul's Lutheran Church Conditions Assessment
(116) ST THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH
810 5TH STREET
INTERNATIONAL FALLS,MN56649
41-0799786 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Cemetery Records Management Implementation
(117) TOWNSHIP OF TEIEN
1395 160th AVE
TEIEN TOWNSHIP,MN56733
45-0380691 Township of Teien 10,000       Legacy Grant for Teien Central School District No. 9 Schoolhouse Conditions Assessment
(118) VICTORIA THEATER ARTS CENTER
825 UNIVERSITY AVE W
ST PAUL,MN55104
81-4501500 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for Digital Reconstruction of Frogtown and Rondo Neighborhood Sites
(119) ZEITGEIST CENTER FOR ARTS & COMMUNITY
222 E SUPERIOR ST
SUITE 326
DULUTH,MN55802
20-6424699 501 (c)(3) 10,000       Legacy Grant for History of Duluth's Hillside: Highlights from 1970 to Today
(120) BELLE PLAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
411 N CHESTNUT STREET
BELLE PLAINE,MN56011
41-1341239 501 (c)(3) 9,995       Legacy Grant to Acquire Microfilm Reader/Printer/Scanner
(121) HAMLINE UNIVERSITY
1536 HEWITT AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55104
41-0693960 501 (c)(3) 9,995       Legacy Grant for A Pilot Study Using Ground Penetrating Radar at the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry Preserve/Wanhi Yukan (21MW0008)
(122) EDINA MORNINGSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH
4201 MORNINGSIDE ROAD
EDINA,MN55416
41-0832616 501 (c)(3) 9,994       Legacy Grant for Sort, Organize, Catalog and Rehouse EMCC Archival Materials: Phase 6
(123) TWIN CITIES CABLE ARTS CONSORTIUM
17 MELBOURNE AVE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414
36-3330457 501 (c)(3) 9,980       Legacy Grant for Melisande Charles Collection Preservation: Phase II
(124) WOODBURY HERITAGE SOCIETY
8301 VALLEY CREEK ROAD
WOODBURY,MN55125
36-3298818 501 (c)(3) 9,975       Legacy Grant for WHS Collections Survey & Inventory Plan
(125) PORTAL RESEARCH
4925 LOGAN AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55419
85-2093035 501 (c)(3) 9,954       Legacy Grant for Research for Silent Voices: Teachers Moving On
(126) FILLMORE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
202 COUNTY ROAD 8
FOUNTAIN,MN55935
41-1512338 501 (c)(3) 9,945       Legacy Grant for Framed Art and Advertisement and HVAC Assessment
(127) HENNEPIN HISTORY MUSEUM
2303 3RD AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404
41-0826131 501 (c)(3) 9,900       Legacy Grant for Circle of Water Circus Oral History Project
(128) ROBBINSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
4915 42ND AVENUE N
ROBBINSDALE,MN55422
47-3346867 501 (c)(3) 9,900       Legacy Grant for Robbinsdale Historical Society Collections Inventory
(129) PACER CENTER
8161 NORMANDALE BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55437
41-1306304 501 (c)(3) 9,858       Legacy Grant for Writing up "The Impact of PACER Center, Inc. on Services for Families of Children with Disabilities in Minnesota
(130) MNSELF
4791 LILY AVENUE NORTH
LAKE ELMO,MN55042
20-3258294 501 (c)(3) 9,808       Legacy Grant for Professionally Edit the "The Education of Minnesota's Children with Disabilities Volume I: A History (1840-1960)"
(131) MILLE LACS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
101 SOUTH TENTH AVENUE
PRINCETON,MN55371
41-1387192 501 (c)(3) 9,735       Legacy Grant for Acquiring Microfilm Reader/Printer/Scanner
(132) STEARNS HISTORY MUSEUM
235 33RD AVENUE SOUTH
ST CLOUD,MN56301
41-1315033 501 (c)(3) 9,655       Legacy Grant for Colonial History in Stearns County
(133) BROWN CTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2 NORTH BROADWAY
NEW ULM,MN56073
23-7109855 501 (c)(3) 9,609       Legacy Grant for BCHS Comprehensive Inventory Phase 5
(134) SOUTHEASTERN LIBRARIES COOPERATING
2600 19TH STREET NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901
41-0986063 501 (c)(3) 9,500       Legacy Grant for History of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) Publication Phase
(135) CLARKFIELD EDA
812 10TH AVENUE
SUITE 1
CLARKFIELD,MN56223
41-6005042 501 (c)(3) 9,150       Legacy Grant for Clarkfield State Bank National Register Evaluation
(136) BALATON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 213
BALATON,MN56115
30-0569199 501 (c)(3) 8,750       Legacy Grant for Collective Access Management Software
(137) COOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
4 SOUTH BROADWAY
GRAND MARAIS,MN55604
41-6038622 501 (c)(3) 8,300       Legacy Grant for Digitization of Recorded Oral Histories and Interviews
(138) FRIENDS OF HIGHLAND ARTS
2095 PINEHURST AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55116
47-2355199 501 (c)(3) 8,190       Legacy Grant for Jewish-Christian Documentary and History Writing Project
(139) UPPER MISSISSIPPI ACADEMY
19 E EXCHANGE STREET
ST PAUL,MN55101
45-3597879 501 (c)(3) 8,190       Legacy Grant for Indigenous Resource Library Improvements
(140) IRREDUCIBLE GRACE FOUNDATION
585 FULLER AVE
ST PAUL,MN55103
38-3895130 501 (c)(3) 8,000       Partnership Grant for
(141) NORTH STAR MUSEUM OF
2640 SEVENTH AVENUE EAST
NORTH ST PAUL,MN55109
41-1401619 501 (c)(3) 7,950       Legacy Grant for HVAC System
(142) BELTRAMI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
130 MINNESOTA AVENUE SW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1484638 501 (c)(3) 7,480       Legacy Grant for BCHS Historical Sports Films Digitization
(143) DODGE COUNTY
DODGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
721 MAIN STREET N
MANTORVILLE,MN55955
41-6005790 Dodge County 7,410       Legacy Grant for Wasioja Ruins Permanent Stabilization and Sign Fabrication
(144) HELGA TOWNSHIP
25895 CO 9
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1527987 Helga Township 7,295       Legacy Grant for Nary School Air Conditioning and Floor Remediation
(145) ST LOUIS PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
3700 MONTEREY DRIVE
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416
23-7182016 501 (c)(3) 7,017       Legacy Grant for Collection Management Conversion and Upgrade
(146) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
101 SUMMIT ST W
PO BOX 687
BATTLE LAKE,MN56515
41-6172724 501 (c)(3) 6,880       Legacy Grant for First Baptist Church National Register Nomination
(147) EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRARY
111 DELLWOOD ST N
CAMBRIDGE,MN55008
41-6008961 501 (c)(3) 6,840       Legacy Grant for Acquisition Microfilm Reader/Printer/Scanner
(148) CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE
4701 HIGHWAY 61
WHITE BEAR LAKE,MN55110
41-6005641 City White Bear Lake 6,644       Legacy Grant for History of White Bear Lake Public Safety Interpretive Panels
(149) AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
25 EMPIRE DRIVE
ST PAUL,MN55103
41-1740864 501 (c)(3) 6,500       Legacy Grant for Replacing Exterior Wood Paneling Over Entryway
(150) KIDS-N-KINSHIP
14870 GRANADA AVENUE
127
APPLE VALLEY,MN55124
41-1395432 501 (c)(3) 6,300       Legacy Grant for A History of the Dakota County Kids 'n Kinship Program
(151) OLIVET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
1850 IGLEHART AVE
ST PAUL,MN55104
41-0744077 501 (c)(3) 6,250       Legacy Grant for Conservation Treatment Project
(152) CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
8080 MITCHELL RD
EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344
41-0855460 City of Eden Prairie 6,000       Legacy Grant for Mobil Pegasus (a.k.a.) Flying Red Horse Interpretive Panels
(153) CITY OF WACONIA
201 SOUTH VINE STREET
WACONIA,MN55387
41-1754003 City of Waconia 6,000       Legacy Grant for Civil War Memorial Conservation Treatment
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
153
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2023

Schedule I (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients
(c) Amount of
cash grant
(d) Amount of
noncash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grant recipients are required to sign a Grant Agreement outlining the terms of the grant. The Agreement specifies the project start and end dates, approved budget and scope of work, reporting guidelines and other grantee requirements. The grant awards are monitored by and submitted to, upon completion, the Grants Office. The Grants Office will review the final project and financial reports to ensure that all federal, state and local requirements are met, as well as all of the conditions of the initial and or amended Grant Agreement. In addition, the Finance Department may perform a review of expenditures to verify allowability. The Grants Office must review and sign off on the project before any funds are disbursed. Unexpended grant funds are returned to the Grants Office.
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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
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

41-0713907
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1S Kent Whitworth
Director & Chief Executive Officer
(i)

(ii)
275,472
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
17,154
-------------
0
24,021
-------------
0
316,647
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2Jennifer Jones
Executive Vice President Strategy
(i)

(ii)
192,876
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12,017
-------------
0
8,778
-------------
0
213,671
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3Jennifer Pogatchnik
Vice President Advancement
(i)

(ii)
166,678
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10,379
-------------
0
24,021
-------------
0
201,078
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4Fred Neher
Vice President Finance
(i)

(ii)
165,844
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10,326
-------------
0
24,021
-------------
0
200,191
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5Brenda Raney
Senior Vice President Library, Research & Collections
(i)

(ii)
161,543
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10,052
-------------
0
24,021
-------------
0
195,616
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6Kevin Maijala
Senior Vice President Education & Interpretation
(i)

(ii)
161,435
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10,052
-------------
0
24,021
-------------
0
195,508
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7Benjamin Leonard
Senior Vice President Historic Sites
(i)

(ii)
151,169
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9,406
-------------
0
24,021
-------------
0
184,596
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8Brian Juntti
Executive Vice President Shared Services
(i)

(ii)
145,914
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9,082
-------------
0
24,021
-------------
0
179,017
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

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Software ID: 23018249
Software Version: v1.00
SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

41-0713907
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable
(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed
(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
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 . X 11 226,541 Avg High/Low
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 .... X 490 0 NA
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
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
29
4
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I, Line 33 As noted in Form 990, Schedule D, Part III, the MNHS does not capitalize its collections and does not report on Part VIII, line 1(g), a value for donated historical artifacts. As such we report on Schedule M, line 22(c) a value of $0. The amount listed in column (b) of line 22 reflects the actual number of contributed items received. In addition, for Part I, line 22, not included in our counts are donated government records, the quantity of which is not readily determined.
Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

41-0713907
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 MNHS has one class of membership, which is the body of dues paying members. Members have the right to vote on and approve a slate of candidates for Director(s), as put forth by the Governance Committee at the MNHS' annual meeting. The membership does not approve of significant decisions made by the governing body.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Dues paying members (the membership) have the opportunity to vote on and approve the slate of candidates for Director(s) as put forth by the MNHS' Governance Committee at the MNHS' annual meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The annual tax return, IRS Form 990, is prepared internally by MNHS' Finance Department. The 990 goes through an extended internal process within the Finance Department and depending on any concerns or emerging issues, the 990 may also go through an in-depth review by an independant tax consultant. Once these reviews are completed, the 990 is submitted to MNHS' Audit Committee for their review and approval. Once approved by this committee, the 990 is submitted to MNHS' Executive Council/Committee for discussion, final review and approval. Upon final approval by the Executive Council/Committee the 990 is electronically filed with the IRS and State of Minnesota and then loaded onto MNHS' website for public disclosure.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All Board Members and Officers are subject to a conflict of interest policy which sets out that transactions, in which they may have a material interest are to be undertaken (if at all) only after disclosure of the conflict, notice in full to the Board of the contemplated transaction along with the nature of the conflict, and requiring action in favor of the transaction to be effected by the majority of the entirety of the Board, not including the member(s) whose interest is involved. The office of the Director & CEO is responsible for maintaining and monitoring that a new Board member(s) submit a statement of acknowledgement that they will comply in full with MNHS' code of conduct, which includes the institution's conflict of interest policy. The office of Director & CEO performs this review annually.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The annual compensation for the Director and Chief Executive Officer, S. Kent Whitworth, which covers the period ending 6/30/24, is governed by the overall pay plan for the organization, a performance evaluation and adhering to any terms of the written employment contract. MNHS' governing body, the Executive Committe, is responsible for the terms of the original employment contract. Their compensation review may include the use of independent consultants, MNHS Board Committees and the use of comparisons based on surveys of local comparable not-for-profit organizations.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 MNHS' audited financial statements, IRS Form 990 and other annual reports are available to the public via our website or upon request. Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g The $7,382,825 reported on line 11g represents the following expense categories and amounts. Professional and Technical Services ($3,873,107), Purchased Services ($2,557,150), Fire and Security ($262,634), Janitorial and Cleaning Services ($259,282), Architectural Fees ($224,055) and Credit Card and Bank Fees ($206,597).
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 The amount listed represents a return of unused prior year's appropriation of Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds (Legacy Funds) to the State of Minnesota. On our audited financial statements, this return of appropriation is shown on the Statement of Activities as a below the line non-operating activity identified as "Return of Unused Legacy Appropriation."
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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TY 2023 ReasonableCauseExplanation
Name:
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
EIN:
41-0713907
Software ID:
23018249
Software Version:
v1.00
Explanation:
IRS Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time, was filed before our 990 due date of November 15, 2024. A six month extension was granted by the IRS allowing for an extended deadline of May 15, 2025.