Underground Railroad Society Of Cass County
- Assets
- $638.0k
- Revenue
- $105.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Vandalia, MI
- Founding
- 06/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0574281
Organization Overview
Underground Railroad Society Of Cass County is located in Vandalia, MI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, 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. Underground Railroad Society Of Cass County 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 12/2021, Underground Railroad Society Of Cass County generated $105.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $93.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HISTORIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND RESTORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH THE HISTORY OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (UGRR) IN CASS COUNTY --RECEIVED ADDITIONAL RESEARCH FOR THE BONINE HOUSE RESEARCH LIBRARY FROM ANOTHER LOCAL HISTORIAN, AND LOCAL FAMILIES. URSCC CONTINUES TO DISCOVER AND ADD RESEARCH TO THE LIBRARY AS WELL. --ADDED DISPLAYS TO THE AFRICAN AMERICANS AND UGRR ROOM INCLUDING 102ND USCT AND THE JOURNEY OF THE SANDERS FAMILY. COMPLETED CURRENT DISPLAY IN THE 'BONINE FAMILY ROOM'.
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT CASS COUNTY AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. --FUNDED THE CASS COUNTY UGRR WAX MUSEUM FINANCIALLY AND WITH URSCC VOLUNTEERS. HOSTED TWO WAX MUSEUMS AT THE BONINE HOUSE. --PRESENTED POWERPOINTS CASS COUNTY AND THE UGRR AND BONINE HOUSE -- A LEGACY OF FREEDOM TO MORE THAN 25 ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS AND GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. --BONINE HOUSE DOCENTS SHOW THE HOUSE AND TOLD THE STORY OF THE UGRR IN CASS COUNTY TO OVER 1000 VISITORS DURING OUR TOUR SEASON JUNE THROUGH OCTOBER. --ANNUAL UGRR DAYS ATTRACTED OVER 2000 VISITORS TO LEARN ABOUT THE UGRR IN CASS COUNTY THROUGH TOURS, PRESENTATIONS AND SITE VISITS. --ADDED URSCC TOURS TO OUR WEBSITE; ADDED ANOTHER SITE ON THE URSCC 20-SITE SELF GUIDED DRIVING TOUR. --THE STEPHEN BOGUE HOUSE, THE URSCC DRIVING TOUR, THE BONINE HOUSE RESEARCH LIBRARY AND WAX MUSEUM PROGRAM WERE ACCEPTED ON THE NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE NETWORK TO FREEDOM REGISTER. --GRANT FROM ASLAH TO PUT THE STEPHEN BOUGE HOUSE ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. --PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL ON-LINE PROGRAMS PRESENTING URSCC PROGRAMS.
RESTORATION OF THE JAMES E BONINE HOUSE AND CARRIAGE HOUSE --CONTINUED RESTORATION ON THE BONINE HOUSE, WITH THE KITCHEN AND PANTRY MADE READY TO INSTALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES AND CABINETRY. --DEEDED THE LAND THE BOGUE HOUSE SITS ON. --PROCESS STARTED TO CLOSE ON BROWNSVILLE SCHOOL AND THE LAND IT SITS ON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nancy Neff Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Beverly Young Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Lapointe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Moroz President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lin Pollard Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brenda Beadenkopf Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $48,395 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $75 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $56,750 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $105,220 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7 |
| 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 | $105,227 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,545 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $33,830 |
| Advertising and promotion | $100 |
| Office expenses | $8,531 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,289 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,565 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,356 |
| Insurance | $6,322 |
| All other expenses | $579 |
| Total functional expenses | $93,785 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,722 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,947 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $542,307 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $637,976 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $211,823 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $211,823 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $426,153 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $637,976 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Underground Railroad Society Of Cass County has recieved totaling $10,357.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Huizenga Family Foundation Niles, MI PURPOSE: BONINE HOUSE | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $307 |
Freeman-Spicer Charities Inc Westfield, IN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50 |
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|---|---|---|
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Lakeview Cemetery Foundation Cleveland, OH | $11,274,354 | $1,696,561 |