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Detroit Historical Society

Public charity990-T FY2023
Other · DETROIT, MI · EIN 38-1381144

About

The detroit historical society tells detroit's stories and WHY they matter through its exhibits, programs, outreach, and the preservation and dissemination of its artifacts and collections.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
90
Volunteers
50

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$8.6M
Expenses
$5.7M
Assets
$9.0M
Liabilities
$374K

Financial history

$8.6M$4.3M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $8.6M · Avg: $5.0M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$42K
Grants Given
DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Address

5401 Woodward AVE
Detroit, MI, 48202-400

Governance

Voting board members44
Independent members39
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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