Lecompton Historical Society

Organization Overview

Lecompton Historical Society is located in Lecompton, KS. The organization was established in 1975. 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 12/2020, Lecompton Historical Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lecompton 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 12/2020, Lecompton Historical Society generated $190.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $177.3k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 6 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

A MUSEUM TO PRESERVE HISTORICAL INFORMATION OF THE FIRST TERRITORIAL CAPITAL OF KANSAS, LANE UNIVERSITY AND THE LECOMPTON AREA. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE AND AVERAGES 3500 VISITORS PER YEAR.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HISTORIC LECOMPTON WAS THE OFFICIAL TERRITORIAL CAPITAL OF KANSAS FROM 1855 TO 1861. LECOMPTON IS KNOWN AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE CIVIL WAR, WHERE SLAVERY BEGAN TO DIE. NINE KANSAS TERRITORIAL GOVERNORS CALLED LECOMPTON HOME. A FREE TOUR INCLUDES A VISIT TO CONSTITUTION HALL WHICH IS A NATIONAL LANDMARK AND A KANSAS HISTORIC SITE. CONSTITUTION HALL WAS ALSO THE SITE OF THE WRITING OF THE LECOMPTON CONSTITUTION. THE LECOMPTON CONSTITUTION WAS A PRO-SLAVERY DOCUMENT THAT SPARKED A CHAIN OF EVENTS THAT DIVIDED THE NATION AND EVENTUALLY CAUSED THE CIVIL WAR. THE LANEUNIVERSITY/TERRITORIAL CAPITAL MUSEUM CONTAINS 3 FLOORS OF CIVIL WAR, LANE UNIVERSITY AND LECOMPTON ARTIFACTS. ACTIVITIES OF THE LECOMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC INCLUDE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THE TERRITORIAL CAPITAL SITE AND FREE PUBLIC TOURS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dore Jones
Treasurer
$3,110
Paul Bahnmaier
President
$0
Elaine Boose
Secretary
$0
Leah Kuhlman
Director
$0
Deb Powell
Vice President
$0
Keith Noe
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$7,936
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $70,918
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$95,345
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$174,199
Total Program Service Revenue$15,424
Investment income $363
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $189,986

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