Historical Society Of Washington Dc, operating under the name DC History Center, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1945. 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 09/2023, DC History Center employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. DC History Center 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 09/2023, DC History Center generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.4% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DEEPENS UNDERSTANDING OF OUR CITY'S PAST TO CONNECT, EMPOWER, AND INSPIRE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE KIPLINGER RESEARCH LIBRARY AND OUR EXPANSIVE COLLECTION DOCUMENTING EVERYDAY WASHINGTON ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR INSTITUTION, REPRESENTING A STARTING POINT, OFTEN EVEN A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION, FOR THE WORK OF ACADEMIC, COMMUNITY, AND STUDENT RESEARCHERS, AS WELL AS OUR OWN INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMMING. OUR BIANNUAL MAGAZINE, WASHINGTON HISTORY, IS A PLATFORM FOR SHARING THE MOST CURRENT FINDINGS IN OUR FIELD.
THE DC HISTORY CENTER PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR K-12 EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS INCLUDING AN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS, TEACH THE DISTRICT; ON-SITE FIELD TRIPS; AND LESSON PLANS AND ACTIVITIES ALIGNED WITH SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDELINES.
AT THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY, WE PRESENT THREE EXHIBITS. THE DC HALL OF HISTORY INTRODUCES THE DISTRICT'S HISTORY ACCORDING TO FOUR THEMES (TRANSPORTATION, SOCIAL LIFE, BUSINESSS, AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT), WHILE FEATURING AN ENGROSSING TIMELINE OF DC HISTORY. THE BIG PICTURE FEATURES AN ARRAY OF LIFE-SIZE PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHS HIGHLIGHTING EVERYDAY LIFE IN 20TH-CENTURY WASHINGTON. LASTLY, THE CARNEGIE GALLERY TELLS THE STORY OF THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY ITSELF.
WE HOST A WIDE RANGE OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS THAT EXPLORE TIMELY AND RELEVANT TOPICS IN DC HISTORY. WE PRESENT BOOK TALKS, NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS, AND FAMILY-AND-HOUSE HISTORY ORIENTATIONS, AMONG OTHERS. HELD IN MARCH, THE ANNUAL DC HISTORY CONFERENCE SHOWCASES THE LATEST RESEARCH, PROJECTS, AND EXHIBITS ABOUT THE HERITAGE AND CULTURES OF DC, ITS PEOPLE, AND ITS NEIGHBORHOODS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maria Casarella Chair Through March 2023 | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Ade Heyliger Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joseph Svatos Treasurer, Audit Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Allison Hoagland Secretary, Executive Committee Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joe Creech Governance Committee Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Christopher Wolf Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $531 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $632,996 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $879,863 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,513,390 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $124,690 |
Investment income | $34,298 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $188,088 |
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 | $19,646 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,890,094 |
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. | $179,731 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,865 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $707,879 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,682 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $69,544 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $78,074 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,023 |
Fees for services: Other | $381,353 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,519 |
Office expenses | $53,031 |
Information technology | $67,899 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $87,868 |
Travel | $3,695 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $21,064 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $107,805 |
Insurance | $30,986 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,940,004 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,305 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $201,532 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $4,661,126 |
Inventories for sale or use | $20,019 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,832 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,889,187 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $849,228 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $46,203 |
Total assets | $7,854,432 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,410 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,691,112 |
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 | $560,483 |
Total liabilities | $5,341,005 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,438,427 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $75,000 |
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 | $7,854,432 |