Nonprofit · EIN 38-1452689
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN
Tax-exempt · LANSING, MI 48917
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,431,729 | $2,104,862 | $326,867 | $4,899,421 | $519,963 | $4,379,458 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,874,831 | $1,944,732 | -$69,901 | $4,270,408 | $388,320 | $3,882,088 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,067,590 | $1,907,105 | $160,485 | $4,132,032 | $396,895 | $3,735,137 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,223,237
- of which government grants
- $230,000
- Program service revenue
- $1,093,213
- Investment income
- $97,964
- Other revenue
- $17,315
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,569
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $167,815
- Other salaries and wages
- $718,768
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,073,191
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,850
- Accounting fees
- $13,750
- Occupancy
- $26,635
- Travel
- $289,618
- Depreciation
- $54,658
- Program services (functional)
- $1,718,672
- Management and general (functional)
- $344,644
- Fundraising (functional)
- $41,546
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,270,408
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,899,421
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $519,963
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,379,458
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $827,510
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,390,020
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,969,453
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,410,005
- Gross unrelated business income
- $10,424
- Gross receipts
- $2,638,209
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 215
- Year formed
- 1828
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry J Wagenaar | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $150,338 | $15,034 |
| Richard Wiener | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Stokes | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Paganelli Caruso | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert VerHeulen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Batchelor | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Bloodworth | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Brisson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Carlson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Croll | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Dang | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Delia Fernandez-Jones | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas George | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Hemenway | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsay Hiltunen | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamon Jordan | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kimberly Lloyd | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Blaire Morseau | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Donna Odom | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dianne Schmitigal | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shannon White | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kendall Wingrove | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jenice Mitchell Ford Ended | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maria Elena Rodriguez Ended | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Trebing Ended | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Daniel Truckey Ended | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Frank Wilhelme Ended | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY J WAGENAAR | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $145,959 | $14,596 |
| KENNETH R POTT ENDED | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $2 | $0 |
| SHANNON WHITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WIENER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA PAGANELLI CARUSO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT VERHEULEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN BATCHELOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON CARLSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE CROLL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE DANG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DELIA FERNANDEZ-JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GEORGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC HEMENWAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY HILTUNEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY LLOYD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENICE MITCHELL FORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIRE MORSEAU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA ODOM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA ELENA RODRIGUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK STOKES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TREBING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL TRUCKEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK WILHELME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA CARRICK ENDED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMON JORDAN ENDED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR TOPASH-CALDWELL ENDED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DYCK VAN KOEVERING ENDED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ANDERSON ENDED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY J WAGENAAR | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $137,141 | $13,714 |
| SHANNON WHITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH R POTT | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA PAGANELLI CARUSO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT VERHEULEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN BATCHELOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON CARLSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA CARRICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE CROLL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE DANG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DELIA FERNANDEZ-JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GEORGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENICE MITCHELL FORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY HILTUNEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMON JORDAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA ODOM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA ELENA RODRIGUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR TOPASH-CALDWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TREBING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL TRUCKEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DYCK VAN KOEVERING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK WILHELME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JO COOK ENDED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PEEK ENDED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDALL WINGROVE ENDED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7435 WESTSHIRE DR, LANSING, MI 48917-8660
- In care of
- % LARRY WAGENAAR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Larry J Wagenaar, 7435 Westshire Drive, Lansing, MI 48917
- Signed the 990
- Larry J Wagenaar, Executive Director
- Phone
- (517) 324-1828
- Website
- hsmichigan.org
- Return prepared by
- YEO & YEO PC
Mission
The Historical Society of Michigan will foster in citizens a deeper understanding of and appreciation for all Michigan history through programs and publications; preserve and promote Michigan history through conferences, publications, awards, educational programs, consulting services and related historical activities; coordinate and further the program of local historical societies and local historians by functioning as a statewide service organization and communication network; cooperate with appropriate individuals on a local, state and national level and/or with organizations and institutions in projects and activities that will promote and sustain interest in history; enhance public support for the preservation and protection of Michigan history.
Program accomplishments
- The Historical Society of Michigan was involved in programs and services reaching various targeted groups involved with Michigan history. HSM conducts numerous training workshops for local historical organizations; provides support to small to medium sized historical entities with a host of services such as website assistance, best practices, and other needs; and provides extensive promotional opportunities to expose local historical programming and resources to a statewide audience.Expenses $774,897 · grants $22,800 · revenue $203,737
- The Historical Society of Michigan sponsored program and other activities for teachers of state and local history and their students. Its flagship educational program is Michigan History Day (National History Day in Michigan) in which over 6,000 students participate. The program, which runs from late fall to late spring, develops a wide variety of talents including research and critical thinking skills, literacy, communication and presentation abilities, and more.Expenses $250,514 · grants $7,371 · revenue $386,470
- The Historical Society of Michigan provided publications including 2 magazines and a scholarly journal focusing on Michigan history. They include the largest state history magazine in the country, Michigan History, which has a circulation of 16,000 and over 100,000 readers; the chronicle, a four color member's magazine that features history features, news, calendar of events, and more; and also distributes the Michigan Historical Review, an academic journal focused on Michigan and Great Lakes history. The Historical Society of Michigan occasionally does other publications such as the Historical Michigan Travel Guide, Michigan History Directory, and Michigan History for Kids Curriculum.Expenses $502,402 · grants $14,782 · revenue $460,072
- The organization received a collection of historical books, as well as the first map printed of the state of Michigan in 1837. These items support the organization's education mission and will be used for historical research. They also enhance a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, Michigan history.Expenses $190,859 · grants $5,616 · revenue $32,510
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-1452689
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,899,421
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,638,209
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,431,729 | $2,104,862 | $4,899,421 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,874,831 | $1,944,732 | $4,270,408 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,067,590 | $1,907,105 | $4,132,032 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,249,891 | $1,386,673 | $3,893,145 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-1452689).
Questions about HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN
- What is the EIN of HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN is 38-1452689.
- Is HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Larry J Wagenaar.
- Who are the officers and directors of HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,338 (Larry J Wagenaar, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,431,729, expenses of $2,104,862 and total assets of $4,899,421 at year end.
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