2025-08-11T15:30:27-04:00 2024-09-30 461362455 Grueser & Associates Accounting LLC 109 West Second Street Suite B Pomeroy OH 45769 990 2023-10-01 316068782 MEIGS COUNTY PIONEER AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEIG PO BOX 145 POMEROY OH 45769 CHLORIS GAUL TREASURER 7404162370 2025-08-11 true true James D Essick EA P00103785 7409925995 2025-08-11 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 357460 false X info@meigschs.org X 1876 OH Organized in 1876, the Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society was established to preserve the history and relics of Meigs County, Ohio. The organization continues to honor that early vision of protecting and sharing the regions past with future generations. 12 12 2 16 0 0 28666 273660 0 106 70895 0 28772 344555 5496 7107 401 8720 9255 0 333 18979 68868 34806 84020 -6034 260535 257142 536714 0 257142 536714 X Organized in 1876, the Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society was established to preserve the history and relics of Meigs County, Ohio. The organization continues to honor that early vision of protecting and sharing the regions past with future generations. true false 46850 250000 One of the primary goals of this organization is to preserve historical items donated to this museum. It collects, protects, and exhibits the material culture of Meigs County. This requires facilities which are dry (no water leaks), low to no humidity, temperature controlled, and adequate storage space. In fiscal year 10/1/2023 to 9/30/2024, this organization received a $250,000 grant for capital improvements. Every expenditure has to be accounted for and must be related to the overall purpose of the grant. During this fiscal year some capital improvements to the museum included a new ceiling in the generations (geneology) room, Ceiling for Hall completion, Roof Repairs, and various other renovations. These improvements will allow for the preservation of the historical items entrusted to the care of this organization. 10524 11830 This organization strives to keep the museum open for the public to utilize and enjoy by providing the following services/activities:* Educates the public about the history of Meigs County through exhibits, special programs, tours and events.* Works with county schools to provide hands-on programming that meets ODE state curriculum standards.* Provides assistance with historical projects and research.* Offers Activities for children with crafts, games, and other events.* Works closely with the University of Rio Grande. Ohio University, Ohio History Connections, the Ohio Historic Preservation Office and other organizations on historical issues/topics/events. 9115 11830 Storing early probate records and geneology services are two additional tasks this organization has been entrusted with. The Meigs museum houses the Societys library as well as early probate records from 1829 to the 1960s (before the digital age). The museum publishes histories, genealogical research and other books of local and regional historical interest. Genealogical research assistance is provided as well as family history workshops. 66489 true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false true true true true true false false false true true true false false false true false X CHLORIS GAUL 7404162370 39761 SUMNER RD POMEROY OH 45769 X JESSICA C MARCUM EMPLOYEE 10.00 0.00 X 4320 0 0 SHARON M DARST EMPLOYEE 10.00 0.00 X 4080 0 0 OPAL GRUESER TRUSTEE 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WHITNEY THOENE TRUSTEE 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TERESA BROWN TRUSTEE 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DEBBIE PRATT TRUSTEE 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOE BARNHART TRUSTEE 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 PATTY GROSSNICKLE TRUSTEE 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER HARRISON RECORDING SECRETARYTRUSTEE 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHLORIS GAUL TREASURERTRUSTEE 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY G COWDERY ASSISTANT TREASURERTRUSTEE 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN CLARK DINGESS 2ND VICE PRESIDENTTRUSTEE 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES STANLEY 1ST VICE PRESIDENTTRUSTEE 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JILL COCHRAN PRESIDENTTRUSTEE 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 8400 0 0 0 false false false 2915 1606 250000 19139 273660 13800 13800 70000 12905 57095 57095 57095 1606 344555 70895 0 0 5496 5496 401 401 8400 8400 855 855 898 898 3005 3005 519 519 8802 8802 3419 3419 Capital Improvements 46850 46850 General Maintenance 3867 3867 Accounting 1110 1110 Fundraising Expenses 333 333 65 65 84020 66489 17198 333 9688 6128 247454 530586 257142 536714 0 0 X 207142 261191 50000 275523 257142 536714 257142 536714 260535 19037 0 X false false false X 37284 26163 28280 28666 27054 147447 1606 1606 37284 26163 28280 28666 28660 149053 149053 46 40 26 106 13800 14018 46 40 26 106 13800 14018 37330 26203 28306 28772 42460 163071 0.91400 1.00000 0.09000 0.00000 X X X X Store Probate Records 1829 false Collections descriptions (Part III, line 4) All historical artifacts have been donated. Therefore, there is no cost/value to report on SCH D, Part III. X 1 0 Donated X Picture of PomeroyfromOHS 1 Donated false false false General Explanation Attachment An old picture of Pomeroy was donated to the museum from the Ohio Historical Society. It has no value other than historical significance to this area. Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 This organization has due-paying members. It does NOT have stockholders. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a All due-paying members have the right to vote on any issues pertaining to this organization. This includes election of officers. Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b When any issues are brought forward from the governing body which need voted on, all members in good standing are eligible to cast their vote. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 A complete copy of this 990 was not presented before the governing board prior to being filed. The board has empowered the treasurer to review the return with the tax preparer and give the final approval for filing the return. This review took place on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:30PM in James Essicks (tax Preparer) office with Grueser & Associates Accounting. Chloris Gaul, treasurer, was present for the review. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c All officers and others associated with this organization in any way are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. They are periodically reminded of this responsibility. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b some of the key employeess comnpensation is reviewed with the Meigs County Commissioners. Other employee/independent contractorss compensation is reviewed and discussed by the officers of this organization. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Any and all tax returns, financial stqatements, governing documents, meeting minutes, and conflict of interest policy documents are available to the public upon request. They need to contact Chloris Gaul at 740-444-2370. Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2 This organization had been filing form 990-N for atleast the past 16 years so no activities have been listed. This form 990 will give more information regarding the activities and purpose of this organization. Please view page Page 2, Part III, Statement of Program Service Accomplishments for more detailed explanation.