Clay County Historical Society is located in Clay Center, KS. The organization was established in 1985. 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, Clay County Historical Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clay 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, Clay County Historical Society generated $130.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $110.2k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PURPOSE OF THIS SOCIETY SHALL BE TO BRING TOGETHER THOSE PEOPLE INTERESTED IN HISTORY, AND THE HISTORY OF CLAY COUNTY, KANSAS. THE SOCIETY'S MAJOR FUNCTION WILL BE TO DISCOVER AND COLLECT ANY MATERIAL WHICH MAY HELP TO ESTABLISH OR ILLUSTRATE THE HISTORY OF THE AREA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER WE HAD ON DISPLAY A TRAVELING EXHIBIT, IMPRINTING THE WEST. THIS EXHIBIT IS PART OF EXHIBITSUSA/MAAA.ORG OUT OF KANSAS CITY. WE HAD THIS EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY DURING OUR FALL FESTIVAL, PIOTIQUE, AND HAD ABOUT 175 VISITORS.
THE CLAY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLD ITS ANNUAL MEETING IN NOVEMBER. THE MEETING IS ADVERTISED IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER AND RADIO STATION. THIS YEAR A PROGRAM WAS PRESENTED BY TWO AUTHORS OF A BOOK ABOUT AN EVENT THAT HAPPENED IN 1948 BETWEEN A LOCAL TOWN, MORGANVILLE, KS AND FEVES, FRANCE. ALL SOCIETY MEMBERS WERE INVITED AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED. ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE VOTED ON AT THIS MEETING
OUR LIBRARY AND GENEALOGY RESEARCH AREAS ARE UTILIZED THROUGHHOUT THE YEAR. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS KEEP THE MATERIAL IN THE LIBRARY READY FOR PUBLIC USE. A FEW OF THE VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO ABSTRACTING INFORMATION FROM THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND ASSISTING WITH GENEALOGY RESEARCH. WE HAVE MANY REQUESTS THROUGH THE YEAR FOR GENEALOGY RESEARCH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeff Gaiser Key Employee-Museum Director | 30 | $27,697 | |
Diana Shaner Key Employee-Curator Of Artifacts | 30 | $16,733 | |
Grace Linder Key Employee-Curator Of Documents | 30 | $16,735 | |
Amy Levendofske President | 2 | $0 | |
Kerri Spielman Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Pat Gilbert Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $128,830 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $471 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $294 |
Gain or Loss | $467 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $130,062 |
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 | $70,829 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $499 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $35,831 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $3,014 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total expenses | $110,173 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $42,906 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $194,209 |
Total liabilities | $97 |
Net assets or fund balances | $194,112 |