Hancock County Historical Society Inc
- Assets
- $211.2k
- Revenue
- $210.7k
- Investments
- $113.2k
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Bay St Louis, MS
- Founding
- 08/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 64-0613340
Organization Overview
Hancock County Historical Society Inc is located in Bay St Louis, MS. The organization was established in 1978. 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. Hancock County Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (THE SOCIETY) IS TO DISCOVER AND MEMORIALIZE THE HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF HANCOCK COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; TO DISCOVER, PURCHASE, COMMISSION, OR PROCURE WRITINGS, NEWPAPERS, BLUEPRINTS, MAPS, JOURNALS, ETC. TO SHED LIGHT ON THE HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF HANCOCK COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SALE OF BOOKS AND OTHER HISTORICALLY RELEVENT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HISTORY OF HANCOCK COUNTY MISSISSIPPI. SUCH ITEMS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE SOCIETY'S BAY ST LOUIS LOCATION OR ON-LINE AT HANCOCKCOUNTYHISTORICALSOCIETY.COM. MUCH OF THE INFORMATION IS WRITTEN BY LOCAL AUTHORS.
THE SOCIETY ADVERTISES AND PROMOTES EVENTS VIA ITS WEBSITE, HANCOCKCOUNTYHISTORICALSOCIETY.COM. BRINCKS ARE INSCRIBED IN MEMORY/HONOR OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AND OTHERS AND INSERTED IN THE SOCIETY'S WALKAY. THE SOCIETY HOSTS A TOUR OF LOCAL CEDAR REST CEMETERY AND HIGHLIGHTS ITS HISTORY AND THAT OF THOSE BURIED THERE. PLAQUES ARE PLACED ON LIVE OAK TREES OLDER THAN 100 YEARS. ALSO IN 2023 A $1,000 DONATION WAS MADE TO ST. AUGUSTINES CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
THE SOCIETY HOSTS A LUNCHEON WITH A SPEAKER EACH MONTH EXCEPT IN DECEMBER.
THE SOCEITY PRODUCES A ONE ACT PLAY ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE ORPHAN TRAINS AND THE FIVE ORPAND WHO FOUND HOMES IN BAY ST. LOUIS, MS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Roth President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Beverly Frater Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Georgie Morton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jim Keating Publicity Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jim Codling Historian And Parliamentarian | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ron Thorp Chairman Of The House Committee | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,496 |
| Fundraising events | $2,648 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,474 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $146,561 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $169,179 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $38,320 |
| Investment income | $3,237 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $210,736 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,000 |
| 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. | $7,156 |
| 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 | $4,440 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,750 |
| Office expenses | $16,355 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $4,602 |
| Insurance | $5,938 |
| All other expenses | $2,396 |
| Total functional expenses | $115,982 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,845 |
| 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 | $58,099 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $113,233 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $211,177 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $211,177 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $211,177 |