Wabaunsee County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Wabaunsee County Historical Society is located in Alma, KS. The organization was established in 1968. 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, Wabaunsee County Historical Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wabaunsee 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, Wabaunsee County Historical Society generated $260.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $353.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 39.9% per year over the past 5 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

WE ARE A MUSEUM DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF WABAUNSEE COUNTY, KANSAS. THOSE AFFECTED BY OUR PRESERVATION ARE THE 5000 PLUS RESIDENTS OF WABAUNSEE COUNTY ALONG WITH THE 100 PLUS VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM EACH YEAR

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE WABAUNSEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESERVES AND PROMOTES THE HISTORY OF WABAUNSEE COUNTY BY WAY OF OPERATING A MUSEUM WHICH HOUSES ARTIFACTS PERTAINING TO WABAUNSEE COUNTY. THIS SERVICE AFFECTS THE 5,000 PLUS RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY AS WELL AS VISITORS NUMBERING OVER 1000 PER YEAR. WE ALSO HAVE OUTREACH PROGRAMS WHERE STUDENTS IN THE LOCAL SCHOOLS ARE INVITED IN FOR A TOUR OF THE MUSEUM AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF INTEREST. QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS ARE MAILED OUT TO MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY TO KEEP THEM UPDATED ON ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITS IN THE MUSEUM AS WELL AS HISTORICAL STORIES OF EVENT AND PEOPLE FROM WABAUNSEE COUNTY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marci Spaw
Director
$54,400
John Hund
Board Member
$0
Douglas Hiegert
Secretary
$0
Paul Miller
Vice President
$0
Patricia Ringel
Treasurer
$0
Robert Meseke Jr
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$17,741
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $116,821
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$112,739
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$247,301
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $6,512
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $2,900
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 $260,219

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