The Stemtown Historical Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
It is the mission of the Stemtown Historical Society to preserve the history of Green Springs located in Sandusky and Seneca County Ohio. Such pursuit shall include the gathering and dissemination of historical knowledge the collection and preservation of things historical and the fostering of an appreciation of our historical heritage for the education and benefit of the Societys members and the general public
- Income
- $54,758
- Spending
- $26,375
- Reserves
- 48.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $15,000 spent. Stemtown had 175 visitors between April and December who signed our guestbook. We also had a number of visitors who did not sign our guestbook. The museum was opened on Sundays from 12-3 and Wednesdays from 11-2. We also opened by appointment on a number of occasions. We opened for the Green Springs HS Alumni Association when they had their reunion.
- $1,000 spent. On November 15th The Stemtown Historical Society dedicated its new Flagpole to LCPL Jeremy Shock. Jeremy was a local boy raised in Green Springs who was killed in action during the Iraq War. Part of our historical efforts i to preserve and tell the stories of local residents who served their nation throughout Green Springs history. This event was attended by over 100 people to include local dignitaries veterans organizations members of Jeremys Marine Corps unit and our guests of honor Jeremys family.
- We hosted Green Springs Elementary 5th graders in October providing them historical education by our volunteers and using our artifacts in our goal to bring history to as many members of the community as possible and create interest in history specifically local history of Green Springs to our youth. We also have a Stemmie Gardners program that cultivates not only growing plants and vegetables but the history of our agricultural roots in Green Springs.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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