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. 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 12/2021, Wabaunsee County Historical Society generated $79.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $65.2k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
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 IS 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 EVENTS AND PEOPLE FROM WABAUNSEE COUNTY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marci Spaw Curator | 15 | $9,650 | |
Nyla Leonard Curator | 15 | $9,540 | |
Douglas Hiegert Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
John Hund Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Paul Miller Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Patricia Ringel Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,176 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $18,366 |
Investment income | $15,248 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $4,373 |
Total Revenue | $79,163 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $20,493 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $21,685 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $511 |
Other expenses | $22,482 |
Total expenses | $65,171 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $288,999 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $448,999 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $448,999 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wabaunsee County Historical Society has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Emporia Community Foundation Emporia, KS PURPOSE: Support the museum and its programs | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Railroad Heritage Inc Topeka, KS | $0 | $93,486 |
Jefferson National Parks Association Inc St Louis, MO | $9,104,174 | $5,372,825 |
Oklahoma Hall Of Fame Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $15,367,222 | $1,723,507 |
Boulder Historical Society Inc Boulder, CO | $19,392,062 | $1,254,110 |
State Historical Society Of Missouri Columbia, MO | $7,318,381 | $1,450,178 |
American Truck Historical Society Kansas City, MO | $4,869,322 | $1,570,216 |
Aspen Historical Society Aspen, CO | $4,847,508 | $1,684,558 |
Historic Denver Inc Denver, CO | $2,418,830 | $1,380,558 |
Reno County Historical Society Inc Hutchinson, KS | $3,503,788 | $1,428,936 |
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Lincoln, NE | $17,627,220 | $2,353,385 |
Cherokee National Historical Society Inc Tahlequah, OK | $2,426,107 | $954,302 |
Tulsa Historical Society Tulsa, OK | $8,618,832 | $802,922 |