Walnut Creek Historical Society

Organization Overview

Walnut Creek Historical Society is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Walnut Creek Historical Society employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Walnut Creek 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 12/2023, Walnut Creek Historical Society generated $293.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $245.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 9 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE WALNUT CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS A PROACTIVE ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET LOCAL HISTORY OF WALNUT CREEK IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND PRIDE, THE SOCIETY WELCOMES SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION OF THE COMMUNITY. MEMBERS OF THE WALNUT CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY RECEIVE A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SPECIAL EVENTS, AND A DISCOUNT ON ITEMS SOLD AT THE MUSEUM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WALNUT CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPERATES THE SHADELANDS RANCH MUSEUM AND SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXPAND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL HISTORY. THE MUSEUM IS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND BELONGS TO THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR TOURS AND ALSO HOUSES A RICH ARCHIVE OF CONTRA COSTA AND WALNUT CREEK HISTORY IN ITS COLLECTIONS OF OLD NEWSPAPERS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND GOVERNMENT RECORDS THAT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR RESEARCH. THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ALSO OFFERS WALKING TOURS OF DOWNTOWN HERITAGE SITES TO THE PUBLIC, RUNS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (ONSITE AT THE MUSEUM AS WELL AS THROUGH DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS), HOLDS AN ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIRE AND HOLIDAY TEAS, AND RENTS OUT THE GROUNDS OF THE MUSEUM FOR PRIVATE EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andrea Baldacci
Co-President
$0
Maggie Hughs
Co-President
$0
Pam O'donnell
Treasurer
$0
Kristin Mendelson
Secretary
$0
Ted Dobbs
Director
$0
Corinne Coffrinni
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,130
Fundraising events$6,376
Related organizations$0
Government grants $20,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$37,110
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,376
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$66,616
Total Program Service Revenue$179,303
Investment income $26,314
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $18,188
Net Income from Gaming Activities $1,285
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,248
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $292,954

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