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Chicago Historical Society

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
DBA: % CHERYL OBERMEYER
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-2167004

About

The Chicago History Museum strives to be a destination for learning, inspiration, and civic engagement. Through dynamic exhibitions, tours, programs, digital resources, and special events, the Museum connects people to Chicago's history and to each other.

In care of Cheryl Obermeyer

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
244
Volunteers
0

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$15.7M
Expenses
$17.0M
Assets
$126.2M
Liabilities
$59.1M

Financial history

$19.0M$9.5M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $15.7M · Peak FY2016: $17.6M · Avg: $15.3M
CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Address

1601 N Clark ST
Chicago, IL, 60614-603

Governance

Voting board members94
Independent members94
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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