Wilkes Heritage Museum Incorporated

Organization Overview

Wilkes Heritage Museum Incorporated is located in Wilkesboro, NC. The organization was established in 1970. 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 12/2021, Wilkes Heritage Museum Incorporated employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilkes Heritage Museum Incorporated 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 12/2021, Wilkes Heritage Museum Incorporated generated $185.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $170.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE HISTORIC STRUCTURES, ARTIFACTS AND DOCUMENTS OF WILKES CO., NC THROUGH EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PERFORMANCES, AND RESEARCH THE MUSEUM INTERPRETS THE HISTORY OF

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OPERATING THE WILKES HERITAGE MUSEUM, OLD WILKES JAIL AND THE CAPT. ROBERT CLEVELAND LOG HOME. THE SITES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5 DAYS PER WEEK WITH A SMALL ADMISSION CHARGE. THE MUSEUM HAS 2 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AND APPROXIMATELY 60 VOLUNTEERS. REVENUE IS RECEIVED FROM GRANTS FROM THE TOWN OF WILKESBORO AND THE COUNTY OF WILKES PLUS OTHER VARIOUS SOURCES. THE MUSEUM ATTRACTS OVER 10,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY FROM NUMEROUS STATES AND FOREIGN CONTRIES.


THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES THE BLUE RIDGE MUSIC HALL OF FAME WHICH SHOWCASES AND PRESERVES THE RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS. THE HALL OF FAME IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE MUSEUM. THERE IS A COMMITTEE THAT CONSISTS OF STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, MUSICIANS AND LOVERS OF MUSIC THAT IS TASKED WITH OVERSEEING NOMINATIONS AND INDUCTIONS ANNUALLY OF AT LEAST 6 PEOPLE INTO THE HALL OF FAME. AN INDUCTION CEREMONY IS HELD ANNUALLY TO RECOGNIZE THE AWARDEES. SPONSORSHIPS AND GRANTS ARE SOUGHT TO OFFSET EXPENDITURES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Furr
Director
$49,778
Ann Showalter
Vice Chairperson
$0
Shannon Smuggs
Treasurer
$0
Kathryn Steele
Secretary
$0
George Childers
Chairperson
$0
R G Absher
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$19,495
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $77,744
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$21,068
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$118,307
Total Program Service Revenue$19,484
Investment income $64
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,854
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $845
Net Income from Fundraising Events $25,286
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $8,082
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $184,975

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Wilkes Heritage Museum Incorporated has recieved totaling $1,524.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Leonard G Herring Family Foundation Inc

Wilkesboro, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$24
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$7,967
Ending Balance$7,967

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