Liabilities / Assets
70th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Royal Oak Historical Society
EIN 38-3435715 • 501(c)3 • Royal Oak, MI
Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE A80
Profile
The Royal Oak Historical Society is a volunteer organization that collects, displays and preserves information and objects about the city of Royal Oak, Michigan's past, for current and future generations. We present various special exhibits and presentations throughout the year and provide a venue for other groups and individuals to display their collections.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
71st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
19th percentile
Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
94th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
25th percentile
Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
11th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$103,313
Down $12,092 (-10%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Down$103,313
Down $12,092 (-10%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$43,380
Down $87,607 (-67%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$55,472
Up $20,309 (+58%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$12,092
Down $107,916 (-113%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $103,313
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $103,313
- Revenue
- $43,380
- Expenses
- $55,472
- Net income
- -$12,092
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- May 7, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $53,963
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The Royal Oak Historical Society is a volunteer organization that collects, displays and preserves information and objects about the city of Royal Oak, Michigan's past, for current and future generations. We present various special exhibits and presentations throughout the year and provide a venue for other groups and individuals to display their collections.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Every first Saturday in August, our annual Classic Car Show features over 100 vintage vehicles, showcasing the evolution of Historic Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak from the early 1900s to the 50s, 60s, and up to the present day. Additionally, we display Automotive Concept art created by retired designers from Detroit's major automobile manufacturers. | $0 | $7,366 |
| Our organization hosts an annual dinner in October for our members and their guests. The event features a buffet dinner and includes the election of officers and directors for the upcoming year. Additionally, we present the Bowman and Morrison awards to two distinguished members or volunteers who have made significant contributions to preserving the history of Royal Oak. We also bestow the Spirit of Royal Oak award upon a local business or organization in recognition of their dedication and support to our community. | $0 | $2,323 |
| We host the Royal Oak Community Annual Pancake Breakfast every Memorial Day, following the Royal Oak Memorial Day parade and Veterans Memorial service. The event takes place at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, courtesy of the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority. We offer all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage for a modest donation to the museum, typically serving between 300 and 500 guests. | $0 | $779 |
| We host 12 speaker programs annually, featuring experts discussing a range of topics pertinent to Royal Oak's history and other historical events in Michigan's surrounding areas. These occur on the second Friday of each month and are open to everyone. Topics include "A Walk Down Indian Trail," "Every Name Has a Face" (focusing on the 189 names on the Royal Oak Veterans War Memorial), "Indian Trails in Royal Oak," "The Interurban and Street Cars in Royal Oak," "Lighthouse Keepers," "Royal Oak Architecture," among other fascinating subjects. | $0 | $0 |
| We offer various history classes that involve students and teachers from Royal Oak Schools' elementary schools to discuss different historical topics relevant to the Royal Oak area. In the 2023 season, we covered the Underground Railroad and the Royal Oak Freedom Seekers, focusing on Henry and Elizabeth Hamer, as recounted by their great-great-great-granddaughter LaKeesha Morrison. | $0 | $0 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Toggweiler | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Jay Dunstan | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Deb Anderson | Second Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Patty Dunstan | Secretary | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Mike Frentz | Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Johanna Schurrer | Curator | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Carol Card | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Aaron Dorn | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Marcy Dwyer | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Phil Lewan | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Mike Pennanen | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| John S Schultz | Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Sherry Toggweiler | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Pat Burean | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Jim Ellison | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Al Carter | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Bob Muller | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Judy Davids | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Kelly Muller | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Show | $13,941 | $13,941 | $5,830 | $8,111 |
| Total Events | $13,941 | $13,941 | $7,366 | $6,575 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Royal Oak Historical Society
- EIN
- 38-3435715
- Phone
- 2484391501
- Address
- 1411 W Webster Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Signing Officer
- Name
- Michael Frentz
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 2483206271
- Signed
- 2025-05-07
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Othe expenses include archival storage boxes, archival file folders, various papers for printing, e.g. copy paper, card stock, photo paper. Printers, envelopes, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, trash bags. New portable display boards. Printer toner and various office supplies.”
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| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | The Royal Oak Historical Society is a volunteer organization that collects, displays and preserves information and objects about the city of Royal Oak, Michigan's past, for current and future generations. We present various special exhibits and presentations throughout the year and provide a venue for other groups and individuals to display their collections. |
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| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | Every first Saturday in August, our annual Classic Car Show features over 100 vintage vehicles, showcasing the evolution of Historic Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak from the early 1900s to the 50s, 60s, and up to the present day. Additionally, we display Automotive Concept art created by retired designers from Detroit's major automobile manufacturers. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | We host 12 speaker programs annually, featuring experts discussing a range of topics pertinent to Royal Oak's history and other historical events in Michigan's surrounding areas. These occur on the second Friday of each month and are open to everyone. Topics include "A Walk Down Indian Trail," "Every Name Has a Face" (focusing on the 189 names on the Royal Oak Veterans War Memorial), "Indian Trails in Royal Oak," "The Interurban and Street Cars in Royal Oak," "Lighthouse Keepers," "Royal Oak Architecture," among other fascinating subjects. |
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