North Star Scouting Memorabilia Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $133.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- North St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 08/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-1401619
Organization Overview
North Star Scouting Memorabilia Inc is located in North St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (O40) the organization is classified as: Scouting, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Star Scouting Memorabilia Inc 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, North Star Scouting Memorabilia Inc generated $133.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $191.0k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF NORTH STAR SCOUTING MEMORABILIA, INC., DBA NORTH STAR MUSEUM OF BOY SCOUTING AND GIRL SCOUTING IS TO "COLLECT, PRESERVE, SHARE, AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF BOY SCOUTING AND GIRL SCOUTING IN THE UPPER MIDWEST." IT COLLECTS MATERIAL RELATING TO BOY SCOUTING AND GIRL SCOUTING, EXHIBITS THESE MATERIALS, HOLDS PUBLIC EVENTS AT WHICH THESE COLLECTIONS TAKE CENTER STAGE, AND WORK WITH YOUTH AND ADULTS TO LEARN THE HISTORY OF SCOUTING IN THIS REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BULK OF OUR WORK FALLS UNDER THE CATEGORY OF COLLECTIONS CARE AND PRESERVATION, FROM DEALING WITH INCOMING COLLECTIONS, TO CARING FOR, CATALOGING, AND PROPERLY STORING THOSE OBJECTS THAT WE CHOOSE TO ACCEPT, TO MAKING THE COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH EXHIBITION, RESEARCH, AND PUBLICATION. WE DEVOTE A FAIR AMOUNT OF TIME AND EXPENSE TO COLLECTIONS CARE PARTICULARLY. OVER THE YEARS, WE HAVE MOVED THE BACKLOG OF COLLECTIONS PROCESSING, AND FINALLY GOT TO THE POINT WHERE WE ARE ABLE TO ACCESSION AND CATALOG AN ITEM AS SOON AS THE BOARD ACCEPTS IT FOR THE COLLECTION. UNDER THE HEADING OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THE MUSEUM EITHER HOSTS OR GOES OUT TO MORE THAN 10 COMMUNITY/EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, INCLUDING MERIT BADGE WORKSHOPS FOR BOY SCOUTS, TOURS AND PROGRAMS FOR GIRL SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS PUBLIC EVENTS, CLASSES, TRAINING, MEETINGS, AND TRAVELING DISPLAYS. A GREAT DEAL OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEER TIME WENT INTO ALL OF THESE EVENTS, AND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WERE SERVED, BOTH ON-SITE AND ELSEWHERE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Terri Anderson Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Natalie Broshar Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Craighead Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Glenski Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Gorman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Guthmann Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $17,325 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,194 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,800 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,519 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,468 |
| Investment income | $32,316 |
| 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 | $7,035 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $133,338 |
| 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 | $19,299 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,562 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,825 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,317 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,814 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $83,857 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $79 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,996 |
| Insurance | $10,189 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $190,994 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $575,284 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $46,350 |
| 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 | $1,206 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $488,213 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,111,053 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $887 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $887 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,097,953 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,213 |
| 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 | $1,111,053 |
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|---|---|---|
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North Star Scouting Memorabilia Inc North St Paul, MN | $1,111,053 | $133,338 |
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