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Tecumseh Area Historical Society

Tecumseh, MI   |  http://www.historictecumseh.org

Mission

The mission of the Tecumseh Area Historical Society is to preserve and promote accessibility to the cultural artifacts and resources that embody our community's rich history.

Notes from the nonprofit

Annual Meeting held in April each year for election of officers and general discussion of the museum operations.

Ruling year info

1983

President

Gary Naugle

Main address

PO Box 26

Tecumseh, MI 49286 USA

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EIN

38-2415837

NTEE code info

Historical Societies & Historic Preservation (A82)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

As with many volunteer organizations, the greatest need is volunteers that will be able to learn about the various exhibits and history of the community to keep the museum doors open and share this information with the general public. Our second need for the organization is to complete the construction of new front steps and handicapped ramp published to our community and membership by raising the sufficient funds to complete this project.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Book Signings

We have local authors promote their published works at the museum.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Families

We seek speakers on historical topics: military events, native Americans, genealogy, house research, etc.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

Historical Society of Michigan 2023

Michigan Museums Association 2023

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Total number of free admissions

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Other - describing something else

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

2020 and 2021 were COVID years, with shutdown in November 2019 when our holiday open houses generate a number of visitors.

Total cost of work acquired this year (in dollars)

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Context - describing the issue we work on

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

2022-masonry work and LED lighting in showcases 2019 - tower roof repair and masonry work 2015 - $1500 water leak in basement & outside painting 2013 - new furnace $8,000

Number of works exhibited permanently

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Perry Hayden with Henry Ford - wheat farming/tithing 10% Tecumseh Products - Refrigeration Capital of the World Meyers Aircraft - built airplanes and boats Native American Tecumseh - namesake of town

Number of new grants received

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Context - describing the issue we work on

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

2020 - Grant to aid city cemetery to clean headstones & tour historic area 2021 & 2022 - Grants because of COVID decreases in income 2022 -- 5 grants toward construction project

Number of facilities improved

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Context - describing the issue we work on

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Completed Building Back Wall/drainage system & outside masonry repair on fieldstone structure at a cost of over $150k New LED lighting/showcases $5k 2018/19 - Tower Roof Repair $15k 2015 - water leak

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

To obtain and train additional members of the organization to be docents in the museum, showing them how to sell objects in the giftshop area, talking with the public about the various displays, and how to take in donations that people will bring in during the open hours are some of the goals we aim to achieve.

Continue to pursue grant funds, as available, and donor support to raise the sufficient funds for the construction project. Get bid documents out to contractors and work with them to accomplish the goal.

Four new members have joined as a result of a press release in the local newspaper. We have asked them to sign up with an experienced member to learn more about the museum. They have been coming in regularly and we have given them light jobs to undertake while in attendance to learn more about the museum.

A campaign for the purchase of pavers for the sidewalk area in front of the new steps is almost complete. Notices on Facebook and in our newsletter along with our annual donation drive has brought in several donations. Newspaper articles assist and grant writing to area businesses and foundations has been helpful in raising funds.

TAHS has a strong base of members that are interested in keeping the museum open to the public. Our visitors are interested in the changing of exhibits and the donation of items to add to the collections. Throughout the town are historical buildings and homes that attract visitors to the area, along with a strong downtown business section that pull together in various city-wide events and activities to entertain and entice visitors. The museum participates in most of these events and activities.

The board members have a variety of skills that they bring to the table and belong to other organizations in the community that allow them to speak about the museum and solicit donations.

In 2022 the museum raised over $150,000 toward the removal and replacement of the building's back outside wall that was bowing and decaying. Our museum was built in 1913 and this wall had been through many changes of seasons.

Additional members have joined the organization as a result of fundraising for the back wall construction and the handicapped ramp construction projects.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We listen

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Tecumseh Area Historical Society

Board of directors
as of 05/21/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Gary Naugle

Tecumseh Area Historical Society, Inc.

Term: 2015 - 2024

Michael Hrivnak

1st Vice President

Deborah Kogelman

2nd Vice President

Cynthia L Given

Treasurer

Vacant Vacant

Assistant Treasurer

Carol Duncan-Poore

Secretary

Robert Elliott

Historian

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 5/21/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 05/21/2023

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Data
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.