The Journey, operating under the name The Journey Museum, is located in Rapid City, SD. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Journey Museum employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Journey Museum 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, Journey Museum generated $730.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $623.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE JOURNEY MUSEUM IS TO PRESERVE, EDUCATE AND EXPLORE THE HERITAGE, CULTURES AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE BLACK HILLS REGION TO UNDERSTAND OUR PAST, ENRICH OUR PRESENT AND SUSTAIN OUR FUTURE. THE VISION IS TO INSPIRE ALL AUDIENCES TO LEARN AND PLAY IN A VIBRANT AND DYNAMIC ATMOSHPHERE; CREATE WONDER AND CURIOSITY THROUGH EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT LEAD TO LIFE-LONG LEARNING; REVEAL CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC CONNECTIONS TO FOSTER NEW KNOWLEDGE, APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ITS VISITORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE JOURNEY MUSEUM HOUSES ARTIFACTS AND MATERIALS THAT ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF OUR AREA'S HISTORY, HERITAGE, AND CULTURE. THE MUSEUM INCLUDES FIVE MAJOR PREHISTORIC AND HISTORIC COLLECTIONS TO TELL THE COMPLETE STORY OF THE WESTERN GREAT PLAINS - FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE LAKOTA PEOPLE AND THE PIONEERS WHO SHAPED ITS PAST, TO THE SCIENTISTS WHO NOW STUDY IT. THE JOURNEY MUSEUM EDUCATES, SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES LEARNING AND CULTURAL AWARENESS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND VISITORS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A LEARNING LAB STOCKED WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, DISCOVERY EXPEDITION CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES, SCHOOL AND GROUP TOURS AND LEARNING FORUMS FOR ALL AGES. THE JOURNEY MUSEUM SAW OVER 20,000 VISITORS IN THE MUSEUM IN 2023. THE MUSEUM ALSO SEEKS TO COLLABORATE WHENEVER POSSIBLE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND POTENTIAL PARTNERS WHILE ALWAYS HONORING OUR CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS. WE BELIEVE IN COLLABORATION AS THE ESSENCE OF SUCCESS. RAISING THE AWARENESS OF BOTH OUR FACILITY AND OUR PARTNERS IS BOTH A RESPONSIBILITY AND CHALLENGE TO BE FACED MOVING FORWARD INTO THE FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tammy Misselt Interim Exec | Officer | 40 | $56,347 |
Troy Kilpatrick Former Exec | Officer | 40 | $15,976 |
Conor Mcmahon Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $5,423 |
Stacie Granum Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandis Knudsen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eileen Fleishacker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $387,421 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $87,593 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $475,014 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $172,000 |
Investment income | $5,394 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $60,560 |
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 | $17,135 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $730,253 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $77,746 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,686 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $167,235 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,997 |
Other employee benefits | $13,397 |
Payroll taxes | $16,711 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $48,801 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,502 |
Office expenses | $37,852 |
Information technology | $6,795 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $130,622 |
Travel | $4,541 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $699 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,772 |
Insurance | $46,186 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $623,272 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $159,845 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $105,662 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $34,478 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,567 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $34,155 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $842 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $198,751 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $161,687 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $19,797 |
Total assets | $721,784 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,043 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $20,102 |
Total liabilities | $69,145 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $597,849 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $54,790 |
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 | $721,784 |