Dawson County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Dawson County Historical Society is located in Lexington, NE. The organization was established in 1960. 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, Dawson County Historical Society employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dawson County Historical Society 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, Dawson County Historical Society generated $211.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $173.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 7 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

OPERATION OF HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOR THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION AND DISPLAY OF ARTIFACTS FROM DAWSON COUNTY NEBRASKA AND TO DISSEMINATE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT DAWSON COUNTY AND IT'S HISTORICAL TREASURES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE MUSEUM HOSTED MANY DIVERSE GROUPS INCLUDING AREA SCHOOLS, PRESCHOOLS, ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES, COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS, AREA CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS, RETIREMENT CENTERS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND VISITING TOUR GROUPS, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Darren Hanson
President
$0
Scott Foster
Vice-President
$0
Don Batie
Treasurer
$0
Jan Wightman
Secretary
$0
Shail Kumar
Director
$0
Wayne Howard
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,130
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $100,901
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$69,754
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$172,785
Total Program Service Revenue$33,069
Investment income $5,353
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 $211,207

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