Centerville-Washington History

Organization Overview

Centerville-Washington History, operating under the name Centerville Washington History, is located in Centerville, OH. The organization was established in 1968. 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 12/2023, Centerville Washington History employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Centerville Washington History 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, Centerville Washington History generated $176.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $134.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT COMMUNITY TO ITS HERITAGE BY COLLECTING PRESERVING INTERPRETING & PROMOTING THE HISTORY OF OUR LOCAL AREA.WE PROVIDE MEANS OF DISSEMINATING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS REGARDING HISTORICAL HERITAGE &ACCESS FOR RESEARCHERS & PUBLIC TO ITEMS OF HISTORIC SIGNIFIC

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MUSEUM OPERATIONS AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS: ASAHEL WRIGHT HISTORIC PROPERTY/MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER FOR FREE HISTORIC WALKING TOURS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE COMMMUNITY ON LOCAL HISTORY AND PROVIDE SENSE OF LIFESTYLE AND WORK REQUIREMENTS IN EARLY TIMES. HISTORIC PROPERTIES DEMONSTRATE USE OF LIMESTONE RESOURCES FOUND IN QUARRIES LOCATED IN AREA AND THEIR USES IN LOCAL STRUCTURES. AARON NUTT COTTAGE IS HOME OF ONE OF AREAS FOUNDERS AND IS USED AS ARCHIVAL STORAGE AND RESEARCH CENTER BY STUDENTS, HISTORIANS, WRITERS. IT CONTAINS DISPLAYS OF PERIOD ANTIQUE FURNITURE FROM EARLIEST SETTLEMENT OF AREA. MUSEUM IN WALTON HOUSE CONTAINS EXHIBITIS OF CLOTHING, HOME IMPLEMENTS, TOOLS, FURNITURE AND TEXTILES FROM EARLY SETTLEMENT OF AREA. THE WALTON HOUSE IS AN HISTORIC STRUCTURE ITSELF AND ONE OF ORIGINAL BUILDINGS IN CENTERVILLE AREA. A NEARBY CEMETERY IS UNDER ACTIVE RESTORATION TO CONNECT THE PUBLIC WITH HISTORIC LOCAL FIGURES.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE MONTHLY HISTORIC PRESENTATIONS, LOCAL HISTORIC HOME TOURS, STUDIES OF LOCAL GEOLOGIC HISTORY WITH REGARD TO STONE QUARRIES, CLASSES AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF EARLY TRADES AND PROVISION OF SCHOOL TOURS. FOR EXAMPLE; PRESENTATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE ABOUT QUILTING BEES, MODEL T FORD, PENNY CANDY, LOCAL PHOTOS, HISTORIC SCHOOL DAYS, OLD REFRIGERATORS AND LOCAL FOUNDERS.SCHOOL TEACHING MODULES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOR WORKSHOPS TO TEACHERS OR STUDENTS OVER SHORT TERM PERIODS.A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR 8TH GRADE THROUGHHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY AND STATE HISTORY.THE NEW ON THE ROAD PROGRAM OFFERS SPEAKERS WHO ARE LOCAL HISTORIANS TO BE ENGAGED BY LOCAL CLUBS, TROOPS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS FOR TOPICS ABOUT SPECIFIC HISTORIC EVENTS AND PEOPLE RELATED TO THE CENTERVILLE AND WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP AREA.


MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO MUSEUMS, MUSEUM GARDENS, PARTICIPATION IN PRESENTATION OF LOCAL HISTORIC INFORMATION AND FORUM FOR PUBLICATION. SPECIAL PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ALONG WITH A MEMBER NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE WHICH ARE ALSO USED TO PUBLICIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ENCOURAGE FURTHER PUBLIC INTEREST. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cheryl L Meyer
Executive Director
$23,807
Terry Obrien
Trustee
$0
Angi Gomez
Trustee
$0
Brenda Badgley
Trustee
$0
Cole Hetman
Trustee
$0
Jerry Strange
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$26,747
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$126,650
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$153,397
Total Program Service Revenue$4,056
Investment income $19,391
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 $176,844

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition
Akron, OH
$10,846,616
Detroit Historical Society
Detroit, MI
$4,585,280
Historical Society Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
$5,864,620
Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum
Doylestown, PA
$2,177,014
Carpenters Company Of The City And County Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
$1,751,950
Partners For Sacred Places Inc
Philadelphia, PA
$3,330,624
Carriage Town Ministries
Flint, MI
$4,325,088
Ohio Historical Society Foundation
Columbus, OH
$2,001,810
Lancasterhistory Org
Lancaster, PA
$3,171,786
Language Conservancy
Bloomington, IN
$3,057,025
Historic Hoosier Hills R C & D Inc
Versailles, IN
$2,036,624
Cleveland Restoration Society Inc
Cleveland, OH
$1,259,249
Northern In Historical Society
South Bend, IN
$1,771,612
Johnstown Area Heritage Association
Johnstown, PA
$864,362
The Flagship Niagara League
Erie, PA
$1,565,170
Chester County Historical Society
West Chester, PA
$990,623
Ckw Ii 2021 Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
$1,566,559
Crown Hill Heritage Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$1,347,439
Franklin Heritage Inc
Franklin, IN
$1,311,049
Michigan State Tr For Railway Pres Inc
Owosso, MI
$1,488,275
Adams County Historical Society
Gettysburg, PA
$4,969,045
Great Lakes Historical Society
Toledo, OH
$3,545,822
Stark County Historical Society
Canton, OH
$912,256
Clark County Historical Society
Springfield, OH
$1,226,650
Historical Society Of Michigan
Lansing, MI
$1,685,620

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or