Wayne County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Wayne County Historical Society, operating under the name Prairie Trails Museum, is located in Corydon, IA. The organization was established in 1964. 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. Prairie Trails 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 12/2022, Prairie Trails Museum generated $65.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $111.0k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO OPERATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY WHICH COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ARTIFACTS AND DOCUMENTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE TO SOUTH-CENTRAL IOWA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HISTORY MUSEUM CONSERVATION PROGRAM: OPERATED PRAIRIE TRAILS MUSEUM, INCLUDING THE HERITAGE BARN, OF WAYNE COUNTY, IOWA. THE MUSEUM CONTAINS EXTENSIVE EXHIBITS AND COLLECTIONS OF LOCAL ARTIFACTS, INCLUDING HISTORICAL FARM EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN DAILY FROM APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31, AND OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT. ESTIMATED 2000 PERSONS SERVED.


HISTORY MUSEUM PROGRAMS, GENERAL COORDINATED AND CONDUCTED COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMEMORATING, TEACHING, AND SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL HISTORY. EVENTS INCLUDE FOURTH OF JULY FREEDOM RING, PIONEER FALL FESTIVAL, AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS, ALL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ESTIMATED 500 PERSONS SERVED.


HISTORY MUSEUM AUDIENCE SERVICES: OPERATED HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY WITHIN MUSEUM. VOLUNTEER STAFF MEMBERS ASSIST VISITORS WITH HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND PROVIDE COPIES OF INFORMATION FOR NOMINAL FEES. MUSEUM MAKES AVAILABLE BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PAMPHLETS, MAPS, AND RELATED COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS OF LOCAL HISTORY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ESTIMATED 400 PERSONS SERVED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gill Barb
Director
$0
Snook Beverly
Secretary
$0
Gode Bill
Director
$0
Slagg Bill
Director
$0
Beckner Brenda
Director
$0
Dent Denise
Vice Preside
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,420
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $11,751
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$42,415
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,235
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$55,586
Total Program Service Revenue$8,269
Investment income $178
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 $440
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $65,912

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