New River Historical Society, operating under the name Wilderness Road Regional Museum, is located in Newbern, VA. The organization was established in 1976. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilderness Road Regional Museum 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, Wilderness Road Regional Museum generated $113.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $74.5k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WILDERNESS ROAD MUSEUM IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE NEW RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THE MISSION OF THE MUSEUM IS TWO FOLD: (1) TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND DISPLAY MATERIALS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF VIRGINIA'S NEW RIVER VALLEY AND (2) TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ABOUT THE REGION'S HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMPLETED WORK ON 1818 BARN CONVERTING IT INTO AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND AGRICULTURAL ARTIFACTS DISPLAY
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES: WEDNESDAY HOME SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP, CHAIR BOTTOM, SHEEP FELTING, SOAP MAKING, RAG RUG MAKING, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND HONEY MAKING
MUSEUM ACTIVITY TOURS, SCHOLAR TALKS WITH BOOK SIGNINGS, FOUNDERS DAY, HISTORY HIKES, PERIOD HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, FALL FESTIVAL, ONLINE HISTORY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Disalvo President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Cheri Strenz Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Carolyn Mathews Vice President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Kym Kulis Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,560 |
Fundraising events | $3,733 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $74,690 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $91,983 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $15,856 |
Investment income | $1,761 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,733 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $113,333 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,400 |
Advertising and promotion | $210 |
Office expenses | $259 |
Information technology | $1,677 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,018 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $4,048 |
All other expenses | $3,843 |
Total functional expenses | $74,455 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $113,793 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $346,260 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $172,765 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $632,818 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,085 |
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 | $4,085 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $628,733 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $632,818 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that New River Historical Society has recieved totaling $32,068.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Helen S And Charles G Patterson Jr Charitable Foundation Trust Orlando, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
C E Richardson Benevolent Foundation Pulaski, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: HISTORY HUMP DAYS IT TAKES A VILLAGE CURBSIDE HISTORY VIDEOS HISTORY HIKES AND INTERPRETIVE HISTORY AND TRADITIONAL CRAFT DAYS | $7,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $68 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Links Trust Washington, DC | $8,914,003 | $10,793,468 |
Maymont Foundation Richmond, VA | $38,971,207 | $5,423,725 |
The Lynnwood Foundation Charlotte, NC | $21,387,443 | $5,860,754 |
The Heritage Foundation Of Williamson County Tn Franklin, TN | $23,589,168 | $5,101,900 |
Classical American Homes Preservation Trust Hillsborough, NC | $132,123,539 | $8,113,151 |
Andrew Jackson Foundation Hermitage, TN | $11,010,285 | $4,320,645 |
National Archives Foundation Washington, DC | $14,544,421 | $8,935,036 |
Memphis Chapter For Preservation Of Tennessee Antiquities Nashville, TN | $7,377,257 | $4,193,595 |
House Of The Temple Historic Preservation Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $31,687,828 | $5,822,669 |
Historic Annapolis Inc Annapolis, MD | $11,216,187 | $4,170,932 |
The George Washington Foundation Fredericksburg, VA | $39,220,156 | $2,847,343 |
Supreme Court Historical Society The Society Washington, DC | $17,156,338 | $2,945,998 |