South County History Center

Organization Overview

South County History Center is located in Kingston, RI. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, South County History Center employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South County History Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, South County History Center generated $184.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $166.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE SOUTH COUNTY HISTORY CENTER IS TO LEAD THE DISCOVERY AND PRESERVATION OF SOUTH COUNTY'S HISTORY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CENTER MAINTAINS A SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF HISTORIC ARCHIVAL MATERIALS AND ARTIFACTS, AS WELL AS A RESEARCH LIBRARY. THESE COLLECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOLARLY RESEARCH, PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMMING, LOANED TO OTHER CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, AND PRESERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.


THE CENTER IS ENGAGED IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION, NAMELY AT THE OLD WASHINGTON COUNTY JAIL (1858/1861) IN KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND; THE POTTER FAMILY BURIAL GROUND IN KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND; AND THE QUAKER BURIAL GROUND IN WAKEFIELD, RHODE ISLAND. EACH OF THESE PROPERTIES IS PRESERVED BY THE CENTER AND USED TO FULFILL THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.


THE CENTER PRESENTS ENGAGING AND MEANINGFUL PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ORDER TO INSPIRE LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING ABOUT OUR REGION'S HISTORY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erica Luke
Executive Director
$46,809
Joanne Pope Melish
Chair
$0
Shantia Anderheggen
Trustee & Vice Chair
$0
Mary Keane
Secretary
$0
John Parkhurst
Treasurer
$0
Nicole Loontjens
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $69,532
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$74,881
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$144,413
Total Program Service Revenue$4,365
Investment income $18,533
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $16,407
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $448
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $184,166

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