Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society Of Black Hills

Organization Overview

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society Of Black Hills is located in Rapid City, SD. The organization was established in 1944. 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, Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society Of Black Hills employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society Of Black Hills 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, Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society Of Black Hills generated $3.0m 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 (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.2%) per year over the past 8 years. 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

SINCE 1930 THE MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL SOCIETY THE SOCIETY HAS BEEN THE OFFICIAL FUNDRAISING PARTNER FOR MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL THE MEMORIAL WORKING TOWARD THE CREATION PROMOTION AND SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE SCULPTURE ITS HISTORY AND NATURAL RESOURCES SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE STUDIES. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE THE SOCIETY SHARES A MISSION OF PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE MEMORIAL WHILE PROVIDING INSPIRATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD BY PROVIDING PUBLICATIONS AUDIO TOURS TRAIL OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATIONAL FORUMS SPECIAL EVENTS AND NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS. IN ADDITION THE SOCIETY PROMOTES THE ARTS AND STUDIES IN THE PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF DEMOCRACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN KEEPING WITH ITS MISSION TO PROTECT PRESERVE AND PROMOTE MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL THE SOCIETY PROVIDES FUNDING TO ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMMING TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT MOUNT RUSHMORE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE MOUNT RUSHMORE BOOKSTORES FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT THE SOCIETY PROVIDES FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: MOUNT RUSHMORE INTERPRETIVE RANGER INTERN PROGRAM SCHOOL BUS PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH ALLOW CHILDREN FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS TO ATTEND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT THE MEMORIAL HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PERFORMANCES EXHIBITS AND DEMONSTRATIONS JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM AND SUPPLIES ENHANCEMENT OF RANGER VISITOR INFORMATION STATIONS DEVELOPMENT OF ORIGINAL PUBLICATIONS TO BE SOLD AT THE MEMORIAL HOSTING OF LOCAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS PUBLICATION OF MATERIALS FOR LOCAL VISITOR CENTERS AND PROVIDING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM SUPPLIES LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS AND MEETING SPACE FOR PARK SERVICE EMPLOYEE EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marnie Herrmann
President
$0
Aaron Galloway
Past President
$0
Eileen Rossow
Vice President
$0
Rich Kinzley
Secretary
$0
Anthony Cleberg
Treasurer
$0
Jeffrey Connolly
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Presidential Parking
Management Fees
$275,543
The Compass Group Inc
Fundraising
$105,000
Presidential Parking
Management Fees
$275,543
The Compass Group Inc
Fundraising
$105,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,961
Fundraising events$162,114
Related organizations$0
Government grants $163,042
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$552,838
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,464
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$882,955
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $407,419
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $8,950
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $466,904
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$89,308
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,321,568
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,999,799

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society Of Black Hills has awarded $145,758 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

PURPOSE: Aid to the Park

$137,608

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

PURPOSE: Aid to the Park

$8,150
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