Public Charity

CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Chicago, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $11.9M, expenses of $19.1M, total assets of $126.6M. Imperigo tracks 66 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $3.3M.

EIN: 362167004 Chicago, IL History Museums NTEE: A54 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$11.9M
Total Expenses$19.1M
Total Assets$126.6M
Grant Records66
Funding Total$3.3M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

The Chicago History Museum strives to be a destination for learning, inspiration, and civic engagement. Through dynamic exhibitions, tours, programs, digital resources, and special events, the Museum connects people to Chicago's history and to each other.

Officers & Directors

Trustee Alejandra Garza
Trustee Ali Velshi
Trustee Arnaldo Rivera
Vice President of Finance Cheryl Obermeyer
Trustee Daniel S Jaffee
Trustee David A Mordini

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$1,296,945 9 grants
ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
$250,000 1 grant
General operating support, general fund. Contribution to the John Ettelson award on June 8th by the Chicago History Museum. Support for The Guild of the CHS, Guild Annual Appeal. Support for Chicago Metro History Education Center, annual fund. Contribution to the Sun Times Exhibit, Costume Council Annual Appeal Support, CHM Annual Fund.
$209,190 2 grants
HUMAN SERVICES
$179,750 1 grant
TO SUPPORT GUILD, MAKING HISTORY AWARDS, COSTUME COUNCIL ANNUAL APPEAL, HEAD TO TOE APPEAL, CHICAGO METRO HISTORY EDUCATION CENTER, THIS IS CHICAGO CAMPAIGN - SUN TIMES EXHIBIT, AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF
$142,812 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $11.9M $19.1M $126.6M
2024 $13.4M $15.0M $126.0M
2023 $15.7M $17.0M $126.2M
2022 $15.0M $15.0M $127.4M
2021 $16.8M $14.9M $142.8M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $16.8M to $11.9M (-29%), with total assets most recently reported at $126.6M.

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