Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library Inc

Organization Overview

Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library Inc, operating under the name Lancaster Virginia Historical Soc, is located in Lancaster, VA. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Lancaster Virginia Historical Soc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lancaster Virginia Historical Soc 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 06/2023, Lancaster Virginia Historical Soc generated $104.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $168.2k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EXHIBITION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS, PROVISION OF GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH SERVICES, PROVISION OF A RESEARCH LIBRARY AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MARY BALL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY EXECUTED COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES TO PROPERLY DOCUMENT, PRESERVE, STORE, AND DISPLAY ITS HISTORICAL OBJECTS AND ARCHIVAL RECORDS. IT ORGANIZED AND PRESENTED MUSEUM EXHIBITS ON LOCAL HISTORY TOPICS. IT MAINTAINED SEVERAL HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND LANDSCAPES WITHIN A NATIONALLY-REGISTERED HISTORIC DISTRICT AND OPERATED THE MUSEUM BUILDINGS AND EXHIBIT GALLERIES TO THE PUBLIC.


OPERATED ITS GENEALOGY AND HISTORY RESEARCH LIBRARY TO THE PUBLIC. IT INCREASED ITS PRINT, DIGITAL, AND ONLINE HOLDINGS THROUGH NEW BOOK PURCHASES, JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTIONS, RECEIPT OF BOOK DONATIONS, AND EXPANSION OF DATABASES.


PRESENTED MANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT AREA HISTORY, GENEALOGY, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION. THESE INCLUDED SCHOLARLY LECTURES, LOCAL AUTHOR TALKS, LIVING HISTORY DEMONSTRATIONS, AREA SITE VISITS, AND PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Francis J Kober
President
$0
Alexis Forrester
President
$0
Betty Pettyjohn
Secretary
$0
Carolyn Cook
Treasurer
$0
Ammon G Dunton Jr
Director
$0
Margaret Forrester
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$13,292
Fundraising events$2,498
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$158,543
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $18,530
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$177,333
Total Program Service Revenue$2,275
Investment income $9,670
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$99,580
Net Income from Fundraising Events $11,449
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $3,673
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $104,820

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