Riley County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Riley County Historical Society is located in Manhattan, KS. The organization was established in 1977. 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 12/2022, Riley County Historical Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Riley 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 12/2022, Riley County Historical Society generated $227.9k 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 (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $73.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVATION, PRESENTATION AND PROMOTION OF LOCAL AND KANSAS HISTORY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WOLF HOUSE MUSEUM: 1868 HISTORIC STONE HOUSE MUSEUM FEATURING TOURS, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THROUGH THIS PROPERTY THE SOCIETY RESEARCHES, DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS MANHATTAN/RILEY COUNTY HOME LIFE OF THE PAST.


SUPPORT OF THE GOODNOW HOUSE MUSEUM: 1861 STONE HOME OF FREE STATE EDUCATOR ISAAC GOODNOW, THROUGH PRESERVATION, TOURS, EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS. THIS IS A KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIP SITE.


SUPPORT FOR THE RILEY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM THROUGH COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF OBJECTS AND RECORDS; PRESERVATION IN ALL FORMS; MUSEUM TOURS, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS; LIBRARY/ARCHIVES SERVICES; OUTREACH TOURS, PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS; AND DIGITAL PRINT PUBLICATIONS.


RILEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORIC/EDUCATIONAL PROPERTIES: PIONEER LOG CABIN; ROCKY FORD SCHOOL; MOSES HOUSE; WOLF STUDIO; MANSFIELD HOUSE; EXHIBITS, PRESERVATION, PROGRAMS AND TOURS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dave Baker
Director
$0
Lynne Berry
Secretary
$0
Janet Duncan
Treasurer
$0
Gloria Freeland
Director
$0
Robert Haines
Director
$0
Brad Hartenstein
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$32,334
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$37,334
Total Program Service Revenue$8,805
Investment income $109,902
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $89
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $70,438
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$115
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,424
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $227,877

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Riley County Historical Society has awarded $29,735 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NETWORK FOR GOOD FREEDOMS FRONTIER

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$14,735

GREATER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY FOUNDAT

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$15,000
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