Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $334.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Dayton, VA
- Founding
- 04/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-1017712
Organization Overview
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, operating under the name Rocktown History, is located in Dayton, VA. 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 12/2021, Rocktown History employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rocktown History 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, Rocktown History generated $334.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $232.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 7 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
SO THAT OUR COMMUNITIES FIND INSPIRATION AND CONNECTION IN THE RICH HISTORIES OF HARRISONBURG AND ROCKINGHAM, WE KEEP AND TELL THE STORIES OF THE AREA AND ITS PEOPLE AND THEIR INFLUENCES ON OUR LIVES AND SHARED FUTURE. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY: PRESERVING, SHARING, INNOVATING, PARTNERING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN LIEU OF IN-PERSON GATHERINGS, ROCKTOWN HISTORY INITIATED A THIRD THURSDAY TALK WEBINAR SERIES. THE FORMAT PROVIDED A FULL-LENGTH PRESENTATION BY A FEATURED SPEAKER, FOLLOWED BY CONVERSATION WITH A GUEST HOST WHO WAS ALSO AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD. THE VIRTUAL AUDIENCE PARTICIPATED THROUGH Q&A. TOPICS INCLUDED "ALEXANDER ARCHER AND THE EMANCIPATION MONUMENT," "SHENANDOAH VALLEY ARCHITECTURE, AND UNIONISTS IN MARTINSBURG AND BERKELEY COUNTY, VA." THESE RESOURCES EXPANDED ACCESSIBILITY TO PARTICIPANTS DURING THE EVENT, AS WELL AS LATER THROUGH THE NEW ROCKTOWN HISTORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
ROCKTOWN HISTORY RECEIVED FUNDING THROUGH A VIRGINIA HUMANITIES GRANT AND A PRIVATE DONOR TO REDESIGN THE MUSEUM'S LARGE MEETING ROOM TO ALSO SERVE AS A WELCOMING SPACE WITH A MAP-BASED EXHIBITION INSTALLATION AROUND ITS PERIMETER WALLS. THE NEW EXHIBITION WILL EXPLORE THE HISTORICAL AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF OUR COMMUNITY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VIRGINIA, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD. IN THE COURSE OF DOING THIS, WE AIM TO ATTRACT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM ACROSS THE RICH CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY. A KEY COMPONENT OF THIS PROJECT IS TO INCORPORATE CONTENT AND CREATE CURRICULAR MATERIALS THAT WILL SUPPORT SOL-BASED FIELD TRIPS AND CLASSROOM SUPPLEMENTS.
AS COVID CONCERNS DIMINISHED, ROCKTOWN HISTORY SPONSORED, PARTNERED ON, AND CREATED OFFSITE EVENTS TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY AND AWARENESS OF SEVERAL LOCAL HISTORY STORIES. (1) THE DOCUMENTARY "LIBBY" QUESTIONED WHAT MADE LIBBY WAMPLER CUSTER (1913-2019) A LIVING LEGACY IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY. (2) IN CHARACTER, AUTHOR LIBBY LAYNE INTRODUCED READERS TO THE SUBJECT OF HER FICTIONAL BIOGRAPHY, HER GRANDMOTHER SADIE ZIGLER WAMPLER (1882-1922), THROUGH HISTORIC INTERPRETATION OF SADIE'S LIFE AND IN CONVERSATION WITH THE AUDIENCE. (3) A HYBRID EVENT OFFERED AN IN-PERSON TOUR OF THE THOMAS HARRISON HOUSE STONE PROPERTY. FOLLOWING THE TOUR, ARCHAEOLOGIST CAROLE NASH'S PRESENTATION IDENTIFIED WHY THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE THOMAS HARRISON HOUSE, ALONG WITH UPDATES FROM RECENT FINDINGS. NASH'S TALK WAS BROADCAST LIVE VIA WEBINAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Penelope Imeson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
Kevin Borg Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beau Dickenson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Allison Dugan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
James R Fries Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Atkins Trustee/director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $25,810 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $167,781 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $206,691 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,733 |
| Investment income | $25,101 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $90,790 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,658 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $333,973 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $51,531 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,092 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $41,237 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,323 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,980 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,537 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,446 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,445 |
| Office expenses | $7,681 |
| Information technology | $13,966 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,412 |
| 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 | $35,925 |
| Insurance | $1,660 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $232,175 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $427,254 |
| 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 | $25,788 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $478,989 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,445,397 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,377,428 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,509 |
| 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 | $5,509 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,282,596 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,089,323 |
| 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 | $2,377,428 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society has recieved totaling $5,369.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County Harrisonburg, VA PURPOSE: HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | $5,299 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,299,860 |
| Earnings | $145,537 |
| Ending Balance | $1,445,397 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
White House Historical Association Washington, DC | $70,614,346 | $21,703,882 |
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 |