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MIDWEST LUMBER MUSEUM INC

EIN: 20-5989559 · CLINTON, IA 52732-0000 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 47 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 75/100
Reliability (20%) 50/100
Effectiveness (25%) 60/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2023 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

The Mission of The Sawmill Museum is to preserve, collect, interpret and explore the history of America's sawmill, lumber and forestry industries. Centered around the story of Clinton, Iowa's rich lumber history, we use dynamic exhibits, programs and events to explore the history of these industries, their current practices and future opportunities and challenges.The Sawmill Museum strives to be a national leader for the interpretation and exploration of our country's lumber history. We work to be a resource for learning, dialogue, preservation and research, and we strive to offer balanced opportunities and voices for industry, government, and private groups and citizens alike.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
N/A
Total Revenue
N/A
Total Expenses
N/A
Net Assets
1
Employees
Program Expense Ratio N/A
Fundraising Efficiency 0.0%
Operating Reserve N/A
Liability-to-Asset 0.0%
Revenue Diversification N/A
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 16,962 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
53.5% 81.8%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
46.5% 14.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
0.0% 0.0%
P10P90
Top quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
406.0 mo 10.4 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
5.4% 1.9%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
38.5% 79.8%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
4.9% 9.6%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
8.9% 13.6%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
35.7% 1.2%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 N/A N/A N/A — 1
2023 $313K $201K $6.8M 53.5% 3
2022 $299K $185K $6.7M 51.3% 4
2021 $391K $158K N/A — 2
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Organization Details
EIN
20-5989559
State
IA
City
CLINTON
ZIP
52732-0000
Classification
A54
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2011
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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