Geary County Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Geary County Historical Society Inc is located in Junction City, KS. The organization was established in 1973. 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, Geary County Historical Society Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Geary County Historical Society Inc 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, Geary County Historical Society Inc generated $199.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $251.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HISTORIC PRESERVATION & EDUCATION: PROVIDE CLASSROOM VISITATIONS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS TO DISCUSS LOCAL HISTORY; HOLD AFTERNOON LEARNING SESSIONS TWICE A MONTH AIMED AT HOME-SCHOOLED CHILDREN; HOLD 1-DAY CLASSES IN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE BUILDING AT HISTORIC SITE FOR GRADE SCHOOL CHILDREN; PUBLISH WEEKLY HISTORICAL ARTICLE IN NEWSPAPER; PARTICIPATE IN PARADES AND OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS.


PRESERVATION OF 3 HISTORIC SITES (OTHER THAN MUSEUM). SPRING VALLEY SCHOOLHOUSE A TURN OF THE CENTURY SCHOOLHOUSE ROUTINELY USED FOR CURRENT DAY CLASS VISITATION; STARCKE HOUSE, A PERIOD HOME USED FOR TOURS AND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC FOR MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS; AND, ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, A HISTORIC CHURCH AND CEMETERY LOCATED IN RURAL GEARY CO. ALSO PROVIDE RESEARCH FOR, AND PARTICIPATE IN, EFFORTS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF OTHER LOCAL HISTORIC SITES.


HISTORIC PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION: LOCAL DEPOSITORY FOR OLD COUNTY RECORDS; ACTIVE GENEOLOGY GROUP PROVIDES RESEARCH TO PUBLIC; AND ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN ARTIFACTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Heather Hagedorn
Museum Director
$55,000
Lisa Highsmith
Education Director
$49,500
Michelle Gunderson
Board Member
$0
Mary Kay Munson
Board Member
$0
John Strain
Board Member
$0
Buz Brezina
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,595
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$75,000
Government grants $107,736
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,954
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$187,285
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,829
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $145
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $7,605
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,386
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $199,250

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