Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
Detroit Historical Society
Preserving the history of the Detroit region for current and future generations
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (57.04) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 70.4% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 11.9% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 17.5% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.18 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (29.54) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 20.8% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 33.8% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.80 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (27.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
Detroit Historical Society
5401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
tel: (313) 833-1980
fax: (313) 833-5342
EIN: 38-1381144
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A. Bury | Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $177,200 | 7.34% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Since its founding in 1921, the Detroit Historical Society (DHS) has been dedicated to ensuring that the history of the region is preserved so that current and future generations of Detroiters can better understand the people, places and events that helped shape our lives. The DHS educates and inspires our community and visitors by preserving and portraying our region's shared history through dynamic exhibits and experiences; its vision is to create a shared sense of community and pride by celebrating the history and unique culture of our region. The Society is the day-to-day manager of the Detroit Historical Museum, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum and the more than 200,000 artifacts held in the collections.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Historical Society - MI | 57.04 |  |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley - VA | 65.34 | |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - MD | 58.14 | |
| Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum - TX | 57.31 | |
| Museum of the City of New York - NY | 60.02 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Historical Society - MI | 57.04 | |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation - VA | 53.06 | |
| National World War II Museum - LA | 54.38 | |
| The Henry Ford - MI | 43.86 | |
| Adirondack Museum - NY | 54.72 | |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley - VA | 65.34 | |
