Brown County Historical Society Inc is located in Hiawatha, KS. The organization was established in 1979. 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, Brown County Historical Society Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brown County Historical Society Inc 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, Brown County Historical Society Inc generated $135.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $164.3k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF BROWN COUNTY, KANSAS AND TO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE HERITAGE OF ITS PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MUSEUM WAS ESTABLISHED AND IS BEING MAINTAINED AND EXPANDED TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF THE BROWN COUNTY KANSAS AREA FOR POSTERITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Larry Adcock Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gil Bunning Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Larry Day Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Merchant Jr Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mariah Overdick Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Quenton Overdick Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $410 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $60,878 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $53,578 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $114,866 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,521 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,814 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $16,501 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $135,702 |
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 | $35,173 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,670 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,185 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Other | $226 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,025 |
Office expenses | $5,353 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $64,989 |
Travel | $1,081 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,304 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,372 |
Insurance | $1,169 |
All other expenses | $7,753 |
Total functional expenses | $164,300 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,099 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,653 |
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 | $1,124,424 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $191,602 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $149,900 |
Total assets | $1,510,678 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | -$13,343 |
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 | $12,938 |
Total liabilities | -$405 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,511,083 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,510,678 |