WORTHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

WORTHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

EIN 31-0726223 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A82Z)

What they do

The Worthington Historical Society (WHS) Creates Experiences That Inspire and Promote Public Interest In Worthingtons History. to Preserve The Citys Legacy for Future Generations, The Society Maintains Historic Properties, Interprets Collections, and Offers Educational Opportunities. Founded In 1955, WHS Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary This Year. It Maintains Three Properties: The Orange Johnson House, The Old Rectory (home to The Doll Museum, Offices, Shop, and Collections), and The Jeffers Mound. The WHS Collects and Maintains Items Directly Tied to Worthingtons History Providing A Repository for The Communitys Collective History and Materials; Objects, Photographs, Archives, and First Person Accounts Passed Down Through Many Mediums That Together Form A Rich, Multi-dimensional Picture of The Citys Past. These Collections Are Maintained for The Communitys Benefit.

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Of every $100 spent, about $32.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

20.71%of revenue went to mission work32.4% of expenses · Program services

$63.92spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

43.22%of revenue went to management and office costs67.6% of expenses

$21.56in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

89.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$180,212

Mission workProgram services$37,31320.71% of revenue32.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$77,87943.22% of revenue67.6% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$65,02036.08% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$115,19263.92% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 32.4% mission · 67.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 63.92% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 46.9% mission · 53.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 80.89% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 34.7% mission · 65.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 80.99% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 44.2% mission · 55.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 48.28% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 73.0% mission · 27.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 146.15% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$180,212

Expenses$115,192

Annual surplus $65,020 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$37,313 · 32.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$77,879 · 67.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$180,212

Expenses$115,192

Assets$2,483,838

Income$180,212

Contributions$162,096

Mission work (program services)$37,313

Management and general$77,879

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KATHERINE LALONDEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 30 hrs/week $37,377

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)

KATHERINE LALONDEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BARBARA SAFFELLAT LARGE BOARD MEMBER

CHARLES WARNERPARLIMENTARIAN

FRANK SHEPHERDBOARD PRESIDENT

JOHN MUELLERTREASURER

JOHN SNOUFFERAT LARGE BOARD MEMBER

JUTTA PEGUESPAST PRESIDENT/ADVISOR

KAREN COLEMANAT LARGE BOARD MEMBER

LORRAINE ROBINSONAT LARGE BOARD MEMBER

ROSANNE NAGELAT LARGE BOARD MEMBER

STEFFANIE HAUEISENVP EDUCATION

SUSAN WHITAKERCURATOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1962
Location: 50 W NEW ENGLAND AVE, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085-3536
County: Franklin
In care of: Kate LaLonde
Primary officer: Kate LaLonde, Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website EmailInfo@worthingtonhistory.org Phone(614) 885-1247

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Arts, Culture & Humanities (A82Z)