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Missouri Historical Society Jefferson Memorial Building

Public charity
Other · SAINT LOUIS, MO · EIN 43-0654866

About

The missouri historical society (MHS) is a missouri PRO forma decree, not-for-profit corporation whose primary functions are educational and community programs; collections and conservation; library and research; and exhibitions. (continued in schedule o) MHS's mission is to serve as the confluence of historical perspectives and contemporary issues to inspire and engage our audiences.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
253
Volunteers
185

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$35.1M
Expenses
$22.7M
Assets
$156.3M
Liabilities
$2.8M

Financial history

$50.6M$25.3M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $35.1M · Peak FY2019: $50.6M · Avg: $30.2M
MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY JEFFERSON MEMORIAL BUILDING
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Address

5700 Lindell BLVD
Saint Louis, MO, 63112-100

Governance

Voting board members40
Independent members40
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

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %26.6%
Permanent endowment %46.7%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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