Trego County Historical Society is located in Wakeeney, KS. The organization was established in 1973. 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 12/2021, Trego County Historical Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trego 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, Trego County Historical Society generated $96.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $53.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND OR EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. THE CORPORATION SHALL BE OPERATED CONSISTENTLY FOR SUCH PURPOSES AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES THE THE TREGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY: SAID CORPORATION SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO OWN AND OPERATE MUSEUMS AND CONCESSIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND ACCEPT BEQUESTS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE TREGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.TO EXPLORE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL INFORMATION , FACTS, COLLECTIONS AND DOCUMENTS OF TREGO COUNTY.PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.ENCOURAGE SHARING OF COLLECTIONS OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND ANY OTHER MATERIAL ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE HISTORY OF THIS AREA. ITEMS OR COLLECTIONS MAY BE DONATED OR LOANED. ITEMS LOANED SHOULD SPECIFY FROM WHOM AND THE TIME PERIOD ON DISPLAY.TO EXPAND FUNDS IN AN EFF
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND OR EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. THE CORPORATION SHALL BE OPERATED CONSISTENTLY FOR SUCH PURPOSES AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES THE THE TREGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY: SAID CORPORATION SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO OWN AND OPERATE MUSEUMS AND CONCESSIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND ACCEPT BEQUESTS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE TREGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.TO EXPLORE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL INFORMATION , FACTS, COLLECTIONS AND DOCUMENTS OF TREGO COUNTY.PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.ENCOURAGE SHARING OF COLLECTIONS OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND ANY OTHER MATERIAL ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE HISTORY OF THIS AREA. ITEMS OR COLLECTIONS MAY BE DONATED OR LOANED. ITEMS LOANED SHOULD SPECIFY FROM WHOM AND THE TIME PERIOD ON DISPLAY.TO EXPAND FUNDS IN AN EFFORT TO PRESERVE ANY ITEM DEEMED OF SUFFICIENT HISTORICAL VALUE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Benkelman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Evea Rumpel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
William E Deines President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Delbert Bollig Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $580 |
Fundraising events | $798 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $12,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,889 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $66,267 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $207 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $30,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $96,474 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $22,560 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,405 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $645 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $25 |
Office expenses | $1,171 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,723 |
Insurance | $900 |
All other expenses | $1,390 |
Total functional expenses | $53,031 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,676 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $78,481 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $219,616 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $577,935 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $939,708 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $939,708 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $939,708 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Trego County Historical Society has recieved totaling $27,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Friends Of Cottonwood Ranch Inc Hoxie, KS | | $15,000 |
Greater Salina Community Foundation Salina, KS PURPOSE: Capital Project | $12,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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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 |