2025-12-03T15:04:27-05:00 2025-09-30 461362455 Grueser & Associates Accounting LLC 109 West Second Street Suite B Pomeroy OH 45769 990 2024-10-01 316068782 MEIGS COUNTY PIONEER AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY % CHLORIS GAUL MEIG 7409923810 PO BOX 145 POMEROY OH 45769 CHLORIS GAUL TREASURER 7404162370 2025-12-03 true true JAMES D ESSICK EA P00103785 7409925995 2025-12-03 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 550842 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 12 0 0 273660 532398 0 70895 18444 0 344555 550842 5496 4941 401 396 9255 9334 0 0 68868 229455 84020 244126 260535 306716 536714 842501 0 536714 842501 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. false false 207280 500000 One of the primary goal 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 10/1/2024 to 9/30/2024, this organization received a $500,000 donation for new elevator installation. Also, during the prior fiscal year, 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 $196,730 for renovations, $8,050 to RVC Architects, and $2,500 for garage door repairs. These renovations will allow for the preservation of the historical items entrusted to the care of this organization. 10352 16199 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. 10351 16199 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. 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. 227983 true 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 false false false false false false 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 X 12 12 false false false false true true true true true false false false true true true false true false false false X CHLORIS GAUL 7404162370 39761 SUMNER RD POMEROY OH 45769 X CHLORIS GAUL TREASURER 3.46 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JILL COCHRAN PRESIDENT 0.46 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER HARRISON RECORDING SECRETARY 0.92 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PATTY GROSSNICKLE MEMBERSHIP 0.69 0.00 X 0 0 0 PENNY MULLENS GRANTSRENOVATIONS 2.31 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES STANLEY VICE PRESIDENT 0.69 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN CLARK-DINGESS SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 0.46 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY G COWDERY ASST TREASURER 3.46 0.00 X X 0 0 0 WHITNEY THOENE WIX WEB PAGE 0.46 0.00 X 0 0 0 TERESA BROWN DISPLAYS 0.46 0.00 X 0 0 0 OPAL GRUESER CHILDRENS COORDINATOR 0.69 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOE BARNHART MAINTENANCE 0.12 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 2550 3130 526718 532398 18444 18444 3130 0 550842 18444 0 0 4941 4941 396 396 8535 8535 799 799 1695 1695 440 440 2160 2160 8452 8452 4613 4613 150th Anniversary Celebratio 1857 1857 Capital Improvements 208680 208680 General Maintenance 1183 1183 OH AG Charitable Trust Fee 200 200 175 175 244126 227983 16143 0 6128 14928 530586 827573 536714 842501 0 0 X 96818 536714 745683 536714 842501 536714 842501 306716 -929 0 X false false false X 26163 28280 28666 27054 526718 636881 5680 5680 1606 1606 26163 28280 28666 28660 532398 644167 0 0 0 0 0 0 644167 40 26 106 13800 18444 32416 40 26 106 13800 18444 32416 26203 28306 28772 42460 550842 676583 0.95210 0.00000 0.05000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 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 orgqanization at the annual meeting. If due-paying members have any issues to bring up other than at the annual meeting, the issue must be presented to the trustees. The trustees will then discuss, vote, or take any action necessaary on the issue. The regular member can NOT vote unless this is at the annual meeting. 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 at the annual meeting. The annual meeting is the only time general members may vote. If general members have issues before the annual meeting, they must bring the issue to the trustees. The trustees can then vote on/resolve the issue. General members may NOT vote at this time. 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 was scheduled to occur on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:45AM 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 employees compensation is reviewed with the Meigs County Commissioners. Other employee/independent contractorss compensation is reviewd and discussed by the officers of this organization. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Any and all tax returns, financial statements, governing documents, meeting minutes, and conflict of interest policy documents are available to the public upon request. They need to contact Chloris Gaul at 740-416-2370.