Polk County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Polk County Historical Society is located in Monmouth, OR. The organization was established in 1994. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polk 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 12/2022, Polk County Historical Society generated $221.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $66.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 8 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 PURPOSE OF THE POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY OF POLK COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN 1990 THE POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MOVED THE POLK OCUNTY MUSEUM FROM DALLAS, OREGON INTO A NEW BUILDING IN REICKREALL, OREGON. THE NEW MUSEUM OPENED FEBRUARY 12, 2000. THE POLK COUNTY MUSEUM HOUSES THE LARGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT LOCAL HISTORY RESEARCH COLLECTION IN POLK COUNTY OREGON. IT'S LIBRARY INCLUDES OREGON REFERENCE TITLES AND COUNTY RELATED HISTORIES AND GENEOLOGIES. SUBJECT PAMPHLET LILES PROVIDE BOTH BROAD AND DEEP COVERAGE ON HUNDREDS OF SUBJECTS. THE SEPERATE DOCUMENT ARCHIVE INCLUDES MANUSCRIPT AND SCRAPBOOK COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING THE POLK COUNTY ARCHIVES IN THEIR ORIGINAL FORMAT. THE CC STEVENS AUDIO/VISUAL ARCHIVE INCLUDES THE LARGE STAFRIN AND SWENSON PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIONS, AS WELL AS MANY SMALLER COLLECTIONS, WHICH ARE BEING CATALOGUED, DIGITIZED, PRINTED FOR DISPLAY AND RESEARCH. RECORDED, TRANSCRIBED, AND FILMED INTERVIEWS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN DIGITIZED AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEWING AND COPYING. ARTIFACT COLLECTIONS SUPPORT A WIDE ARRAY OF THE INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS, INCLUDING BASKETRY AND STONE TOOLS CRAFTED BY INDIGINOUS KALLAPUYA. ON-LOAN COLLECTIONS INCLUDE ANTIQUE VEHICLES, FIREARMS AND BREWERY EQUIPMENT, A LUMBER CARRIER, A VINTAGE FIRE TRUCK. OUR SHOP IS USED FOR ARTIFACT RESTORATION AND EXHIBIT CONSTRUCTION.


IN 1975 THE SOCIETY AQUIRED A PORTION OF THE HARRISON BRUNK CENTURY FARM, LOCATED IN EOLA, OREGON. THE 1861 HOUSE FEATURES ORIGINAL AND PERIOD FURNISHINGS, AS WELL AS PERSONAL BRUNK FAMILY ARTIFACTS. THE FARMSTEAD WAS RECOGNIZED AS THE HARRISON BRUNK CENTURY FARM IN 1959 AND IS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THE FARMSTEAD INCLUDES AN ORCHARD HOUSE, CARRIAGE HOUSE WITH TOOL ROOM, EQUIPMENT BARN WITH FULLY EQUIPED BLACKSMITH SHOP AND ORIGINAL GRANARY. THE GROUNDS INCLUDE CONTEMPORARY ADA COMPLIANT RESTROOMS, PARKING AND PICNICING AREAS SUITABLE FOR GROUPS UP TO 75 PERSONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tom Branigar
Achivist
$0
Bette Jo Lawson
Registrar
$0
Diane Weaver
Director
$0
James Foster
Director
$0
Sue Robinson
Director
$0
Alan Bittel
Membership
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,841
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$201,255
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,163
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$205,096
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $13,343
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $106
Net Rental Income $250
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,171
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $178
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $221,144

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