Arts, Culture & Humanities
(A82Z)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Financial strength (30%)
85/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
97/100
Impact (25%)
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) and its National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium (NMRMA) is to inspire stewardship by creating educational experiences where history and rivers come alive. We accomplish this through scholarly research, preservation of material culture, and presentation of purposeful and engaging educational exhibits and programs. Our vision is to become the world’s leader in interpreting and protecting the life, history, and culture of our rivers, and to create a more global, knowledgeable, and engaged citizen.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
$7.3M
Total Revenue
$8.3M
Total Expenses
$34.0M
Net Assets
193
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
85.0%
Fundraising Efficiency
3078.1%
Operating Reserve
49.13x
Liability-to-Asset
12.4%
Revenue Diversification
40.3%
Executive Compensation
$376K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 3,450 similar organizations
(United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
85.0% | 77.9% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
10.8% | 14.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
4.2% | 5.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
3078.1% | 240.4% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
49.1 mo | 16.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
12.4% | 10.6% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
40.3% | 74.5% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
3.0% | 7.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-6.7% | 8.0% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-14.0% | -0.5% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.3M | $8.3M | $34.0M | 85.0% | 193 |
| 2023 | $7.1M | $8.9M | $35.2M | 87.7% | 214 |
| 2022 | $6.8M | $8.0M | $36.4M | 87.1% | 196 |
| 2021 | $9.7M | $6.9M | N/A | — | 184 |
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