Mccreary County Heritage Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Mccreary County Heritage Foundation Inc is located in Stearns, KY. The organization was established in 1988. 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 12/2021, Mccreary County Heritage Foundation Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mccreary County Heritage Foundation Inc 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, Mccreary County Heritage Foundation Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PRESERVE THE HERITAGE OF MCCREARY COUNTY, KENTUCKY AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFITS TO THE CITIZENS AND VISITORS OF MCCREARY COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION OPERATES THE BIG SOUTH FORK SCENIC RAILWAY. THE TRAIN TRAVELS DOWN INTO THE BIG SOUTH FORK RIVER VALLEY AWAY FROM CIVILIZATION, ALONG ROARING MOUNTAIN STREAMS, THROUGH A TUNNEL, AND ALONG STEEP CLIFF SIDES. IT FINALLY ENTERS THE BIG SOUTH FORK NATIONAL RIVER AND RECREATION AREA JUST BELOW BARTHELL, THE OLDEST COAL CAMP ON THE RAILROAD, WHICH TRACES ITS BEGINNINGS BACK TO 1902. THE TRAIN MAKES A STOPOVER AT BLUE HERON, WHICH IS THE SITE OF A MINE, TIPPLE, AND SURROUNDING CAMP HOUSES WHICH WERE ABONDENED IN 1962. THERE, THE VISITORS CAN TAKE A SELF-GUIDED TOUR.


THE FOUNDATION ALSO MANAGES THE STEARNS HISTORICAL DISTRICT, WHICH HOUSES VARIOUS RETAILSTORES AND RESTAURANTS. THIS COMPLEX OF BUILDINGS, RANGING FROM 50 TO 90 YEARS OLD, HAVE SURVIVED NEARLY INTACT. IT ALSO HOUSES THE BSFSR DEPOT, WHICH WAS BUILD IN 1902.


THE FOUNDATION ALSO MANAGES A MUSEUM, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT OF STEARNS, KY. IT IS HOUSED IN THE OLD STEARNS COAL AND LUMBER COMPANY CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS THAT WAS BUILT IN 1907.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
J C Egnew
Vice Chairman
$0
John M Sandidge
Treasurer
$0
Ray Moncrief
Chairman
$0
Gordan Kidd
Secretary
$0
Steve Richards
Director
$0
Ted Coffey
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$394,994
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$396,994
Total Program Service Revenue$1,321,243
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $24,456
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,742,693

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mccreary County Heritage Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $165,053.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE

$165,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$53
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