Roswell Historical Society Inc is located in Roswell, GA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Roswell Historical Society Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Roswell 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 12/2023, Roswell Historical Society Inc generated $96.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $180.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.3% 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, SHARE AND PROMOTE THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF ROSWELL AND ENVIRONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIESEVERY YEAR HUNDREDS OF ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS TAKE WALKING TOURS OF ROSWELL'S HISTORIC DISTRICT WITH OUR TRAINED VOLUNTEER GUIDES WHO INTERPRET THE HISTORY OF ROSWELL AND THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS ALONG THE ROUTE. WE ALSO PROVIDE SPEAKERS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND MOUNT PERIODIC EXHIBITS WITH HISTORIC THEMES, AND WE PUBLISH ON HISTORICAL TOPICS. THE SOCIETY ALSO MAINTAINS A RESEARCH LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES AS A REPOSITORY FOR RESEARCH MATERIAL AND HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS
HISTORICAL MARKERS AND HISTORIC CEMETERY RECORDING AND CARE.TWO HISTORIC CEMETERIES WITH NO COMMON LEGAL OWNER HAVE BEEN PRESERVED AND RESTORED WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS: PLEASANT HILL HISTORICAL CEMETERY (PHHC) AND OLD ROSWELL AKA METHODIST CEMETERY (ORC). 301 MONUMENTS, URNS, FOOTSTONES, WALLS, AND COPINGS HAVE BEEN RESTORED BY PROFESSIONAL RESTORERS AT ORC. 49 MARKERS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED, ENGRAVED, AND PLACED AT PHHC. THESE PREVIOUSLY KNOWN BUT UNMARKED BURIALS WERE FUNDED BY FAMILIES, CEMETERY DONATIONS, AND RHS SPONSORED FUND RAISING EVENTS. FEW MEMBERS OF THE ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY WORKED FOR 5 YEARS ON THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION TO HAVE THE METHODIST CEMETERY PLACED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. ADDITIONALLY, MEMBERS HAVE WORKED SINCE 2007 TO RECORD GRAVES IN OUR HISTORIC CEMETERIES. THE SOCIETY ENTERS THIS INFORMATION INTO A SEARCHABLE DATABASE THAT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE OR AT OUR RESEARCH LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Juliette Johnson Merchandise Sales | 1 | $0 | |
Kevin Bamford Former President | 1 | $0 | |
Tracy Mcclashan VP Fundrasing | 0 | $0 | |
Elaine Deniro Archivist | 30 | $34,230 | |
Janet Johnson Cemetery Chair | 7 | $0 | |
Mary Lynch VP Fundraising | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $54,924 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,914 |
Membership dues | $5,712 |
Investment income | $2,734 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $5,372 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $95,977 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $37,989 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $8,287 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $524 |
Other expenses | $133,709 |
Total expenses | $180,509 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $179,995 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $179,995 |
Total liabilities | $1,781 |
Net assets or fund balances | $178,214 |