The Iron Range Historical Society exists solely on donations and the efforts of volunteers. IRHS does not receive funding from any governmental entity or other historical society. The Society’s expenses consist of rent, liability insurance, and utilities; there are no salaries paid. One hundred percent of your donations and dues are used to fund the Society’s mission. IRHS is proud to say there are over 290 members who belong to this organization.
The Iron Range Historical Society has five levels of membership. The current dues structure and memberships are:
| Student | $5.00 | Paid Yearly (up to age 18) |
| Annual | $20.00 | Paid Yearly |
| Couples | $25.00 | Paid Yearly (one newsletter, both have voting privileges) |
| Business | $50.00 | Paid Yearly |
| Legacy | $500.00 or more | Paid Once |
From IRHS By-laws Article III, Legacy Membership Funds, Section 1 states: The Board of Directors will invest all Legacy membeships in Certificates of Deposit (CDs) at a financial institution of the Board's choice. Monies invested in CDs are the safest investment where the Society will gain interest and not lose principal. The CD monies can then be combined into amounts that can be set up to be laddered. Section 2 states: When a CD comes due, the Board of Directors will reinvest the entire principal and have the option to reinvest the interest or to use the interest earned for operating expenses, dependent on the finances of the Society at the time of renewal. Section 3 states: The Board of Directors may not use any of the principal of the Legacy Membership fund to finance the Society. The principal is to be untouched and earn interest for the life of the Society.
All members of IRHS are entitled to two hours of free research by office volunteers, unlimited research on their own, an invitation to the Society’s annual meeting, an opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors and to elect directors to the board, receive the quarterly publication - Where History Comes Alive, and three free photos from IRHS collections.
To renew your membership or to become a member of IRHS either click the yellow subscribe button below and enroll via PayPal or click the blue membership form button below, print the form and mail it along with your dues payment to the address on the form.