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MN Local History Salary Survey | 2026

Section 1: Organization

This is an institutional survey. Each organization should only respond once. Please complete all 3 sections. Comments can be left at the end.

If you have questions, contact liz@mnhistoryalliance.org or todd.mahon@mnhs.org.
1.Person Completing the Survey (this information is kept confidential and will only be used if we have any questions)(Required.)
2.Total Number of Staff(Required.)
3.What best describes the organization?(Required.)
4.Current Annual Budget(Required.)
5.How much of your organization's annual expenses are related to personnel (salary & benefits)?
6.What best describes your location?(Required.)
7.What best describes your governance structure?(Required.)
8.Is your organization a member of any of the following professional organizations? (Check all that apply)
Minnesota State Statute 138.053 refers to a pathway that allows counties, cities, and townships to provide financial support to their county and local historical societies. The statute says this is possible for organizations that are "affiliated and approved by the Minnesota Historical Society."

MNHS has used the following criteria to determine if an organization meets this definition:
1. The organization is a dues-paying institutional member of MNHS
2. MNHS Local History Services has a current copy of the organization's bylaws
3. The organization has had some form of contact with Local History Services in the last year (this can be phone calls, emails, newsletters, e-newsletters, site visits, etc.)
9.Does your organization meet the criteria for "affiliated with and approved by the Minnesota Historical Society" per Minnesota Statute 138.053?(Required.)
10.Benefits Offered (check all that apply)