West Des Moines Historical Society

Organization Overview

West Des Moines Historical Society is located in West Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1971. 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, West Des Moines Historical Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Des Moines Historical Society 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, West Des Moines Historical Society generated $177.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $152.9k during the year ending 12/2022. 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

MAINTAIN HISTORICAL INFORMATION ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD AND ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF WEST DES MOINES AND PROVIDE TOURS OF THE JORDAN HOUSE AND BENNETT SCHOOL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.


EDUCATE STUDENTS ON THE HISTORY OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD AND ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSES AND PROVIDE A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TO STUDENTS FROM PARTICIPATING AREA HIGH SCHOOLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gale Brubaker
Executive Di
$49,530
Dallas Downey
Director
$0
Jeff Ferguson
Director
$0
Kelsey Hudson
Director
$0
Trevor Hoth
Director
$0
Scott Hart
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$9,559
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $16,721
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$128,963
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $50
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$155,243
Total Program Service Revenue$13,112
Investment income $5,136
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$429
Net Income from Fundraising Events $3,443
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $177,700

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