Ellis County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Ellis County Historical Society is located in Hays, KS. The organization was established in 1972. 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 12/2023, Ellis County Historical Society employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ellis County 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 12/2023, Ellis County Historical Society generated $725.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $241.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 9 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

COLLECT, DISPLAY, AND APPROPRIATELY PRESERVE ITEMS THAT ILLUSTRATE THE HISTORY OF ELLIS COUNTY; TO IDENTIFY AND APPROPRIATELY PRESERVE HISTORICAL SITES WITHIN THE COUNTY AND TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF ELLIS COUNTY TO SHARE IN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PRESERVING THE AFOREMENTIONED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MUSEUM:ADMISSIONS TOTALED ABOUT 2,000. PERMANENT EXHIBITS IN THE MUSEUM TOTAL AROUND 30. THERE ARE ALSO A COUPLE OF NEW AND TEMPORARY EXHIBITS EACH YEAR. THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE COLLECTION IS IN EXCESS OF $1,000,000 NOT INCLUDING ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTS. THE MUSEUM HOUSES MORE THAN 100,000 ARTIFACTS.


ARCHIVES/RESEARCH/EDUCATION:THE ARCHIVES HAS NEARLY 18,000 INDEXED OBITUARIES, AROUND 10,000 NON-INDEXED OBITUARIES, AND OVER 100,000 PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES. THE ARCHIVES ALSO HOLDS OVER 1,500 BOOKS. THERE ARE MORE THAN 98,000 LINES INDEXED ON THE ARCHIVE INDEX PLUS AROUND 25,000 PHOTOS INDEXED. AS IN THE PAST, THEY RECEIVED NUMEROUS REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION, THROUGH CONTACT BY TELEPHONE, REGULAR MAIL, E-MAIL AND IN PERSON. RESPONSES WERE PROVIDED BY STAFF TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.


SPECIAL PROJECTS/EVENTS:ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/EVENTS DURING THE YEAR WERE AS FOLLOWS. PIONEER DAY WAS HELD AGAIN TO PRESENT HISTORY FOR AREA SCHOOL CHILDREN. IN CONNECTION WITH FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERISTY, THERE WAS A HERITAGE HARVEST. CONTINUE TO PUT ON VARIOUS ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST, WITH THE SOCIETY OFFERING VARIOUS HISTORICAL PROGRAMMING. THERE IS ALSO THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, "A VOLGA GERMAN CHRISTMAS".


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda Glassman
Trustee
$0
Alex Herman
President
$0
Matt Odom
Trustee
$0
Marco Macias
Trustee
$0
Cheryl Stramel
Treasurer
$0
Brad Ricke
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$13,872
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $126,205
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$584,083
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$724,160
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $9,816
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$18,478
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $5,715
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,407
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $725,178

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