Lowndes County Historical Society is located in Valdosta, GA. The organization was established in 1992. 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 12/2022, Lowndes County Historical Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lowndes County Historical 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 12/2022, Lowndes County Historical Society generated $106.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $140.3k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE RICH HISTORY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY BY MAINTAINING A MUSEUM FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINTAIN MUSEUM THAT HOUSES PHOTOGRAPHS, ARTIFACTS, BOOKS, MEMORABILIA AND FAMILY HISTORIES RELATED TO LOWNDES COUNTY, GEORGIA. PROCEED WITH AN ONGOING CABOOSE AND OUTDOOR EXHIBIT PROJECT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mary Young Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Martha N Gibson 2nd VP | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Sally S Kurrie Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
C E Hightower Jr Treasurer | Trustee | $0 | |
T Davy Shelton Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Catherine Redles Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,790 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $37,790 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $24,595 |
Investment income | $24,885 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,935 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $106,205 |
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. | $48,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $9,904 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,440 |
Payroll taxes | $4,685 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $8,085 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,901 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $744 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,725 |
All other expenses | $5,798 |
Total functional expenses | $140,304 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $150 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,787,691 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,696,867 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $977,718 |
Total assets | $6,462,426 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,462,426 |
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 | $6,462,426 |