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The Filson Historical Society INC

Public charity
DBA: % JORDAN SANGMEISTER
Other · LOUISVILLE, KY · EIN 61-0444690

About

To collect, preserve, and share the significant history and culture of kentucky and the OHIO valley.

In care of Jordan Sangmeister

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
42
Volunteers
86

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$2.9M
Expenses
$4.0M
Assets
$48.1M
Liabilities
$262K

Financial history

$4.1M$2.0M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $2.9M · Peak FY2022: $4.1M · Avg: $3.1M
THE FILSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
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Address

1310 S 3RD ST
Louisville, KY, 40208-230

Governance

Voting board members30
Independent members30
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
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %59.1%
Permanent endowment %40.9%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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