High Plains Heritage Society is located in Spearfish, SD. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2021, High Plains Heritage Society employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High Plains Heritage 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 07/2021, High Plains Heritage Society generated $158.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $228.4k during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO COLLECT, PERSERVE, CATALOG, DISPLAY AND INTERPRET THE CULTURE, ART, ARTIFACTS AND MEMORABILIA OF THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF THE HIGH PLAINS REGION; SPECIFICALLY THE STATES OF ND, SD, WY, MT AND NE. THIS MISSION IS TO REFLECT THE OLD WEST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORY OF THE HIGH PLAINS REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karla Scovell Executive Director | 40 | $56,459 | |
Doris Richter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Nelson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Clarkson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mick Harrison President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Terry Matson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $9,000 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $50,646 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,960 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $109,606 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $37,504 |
Investment income | $3 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,205 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,047 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $158,205 |
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. | $56,459 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,459 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $9,306 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,108 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,108 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $212 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,403 |
Office expenses | $11,074 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,813 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $577 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $68,773 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $26,567 |
Total functional expenses | $228,400 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,479 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $29,184 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $112 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $12,694 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $410,498 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $155,456 |
Total assets | $628,423 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,752 |
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 | $62,752 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $539,581 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,090 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $628,423 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that High Plains Heritage Society has recieved totaling $21,062.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
South Dakota Community Foundation Pierre, SD PURPOSE: Community welfare and betterment | $21,057 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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Minnesota Historical Society Saint Paul, MN | $261,681,031 | $58,257,393 |
Pioneer Home Incorporated Fergus Falls, MN | $18,276,562 | $17,034,682 |
Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation Des Moines, IA | $25,209,028 | $4,318,549 |
The Durham Museum Omaha, NE | $15,389,425 | $5,410,421 |
Clover Fields Preservation Foundation Inc Minneapolis, MN | $10,552,332 | $5,740,196 |
The Basilica Landmark Minneapolis, MN | $10,889,737 | $3,579,135 |
Orpheum Theatre Preservation Project Ltd Sioux City, IA | $9,952,360 | $2,698,691 |
Yellowstone Historic Center Inc West Yellowstone, MT | $1,507,190 | $417,504 |
Badlands Natural History Association Inc Interior, SD | $3,710,673 | $1,802,760 |
Franklin County Fair Foundation Hampton, IA | $108,954 | $446,222 |
Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Powell, WY | $9,452,012 | $2,858,388 |
South Dakota Historical Society Foundation Pierre, SD | $2,393,071 | $765,039 |