Tulsa Historical Society is located in Tulsa, OK. The organization was established in 1965. 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 12/2023, Tulsa Historical Society employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tulsa 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, Tulsa Historical Society generated $818.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $980.8k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND PRESENT TULSA'S HISTORY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TULSA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUMANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTESFEBRUARY 28, 2024 5:00 P.M.MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 5:07 P.M.1. INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CRAY-BAUXMONT-FLYNN WELCOMES THE MEMBERSHIP TO THE MEETING AND COMMENCED HIS PRESENTATION.2. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2023.A. THE HALL OF FAME EVENT NETTED $237,705.55 FAR SURPASSING PREVIOUS EVENTS.B. MEMBERSHIP INCOME WAS $102,457.C. CORPORATE INCOME WAS $126,664.95, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH CAME FROM OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OSAGE NATION. THIS IS NOTABLE BECAUSE WE HAVE NOT HISTORICALLY RECEIVED MUCH IN CORPORATE GIFTS.D. BOARD PRESIDENT DALE MILLS ANNOUNCED THAT THE BOARD WOULD ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 4:03 P.M.E. THE WEBSITE LOGGED 635,000 VIEWS.F. THE MARJORIE TALLCHIEF STATUE IS BACK. WE CELEBRATED WITH THE OSAGE NATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH MARIA TALLCHIEF BEING HONORED BY THE U.S. MINT IN ITS COIN SERIES CELEBRATING IMPORTANT WOMEN. ATTENDEES INCLUDED DIGNITARIES FROM THE OSAGE NATION, THE U.S. MINT, THE FEDERAL RESERVE, AND THE SMITHSONIAN. LILLY GLADSTONE, STAR OF KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, WAS IN ATTENDANCE, AND THE BUZZ IS STILL RESONATING.3. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ARCHIVES.A. ERIC HECKENKEMPER WAS HIRED AS A PART TIME ASSISTANT TO LUKE.B. THERE WERE 7,274 ARTIFACTS CATALOGUED FOR A TOTAL OF 115,882 ITEMS IN OUR COLLECTIONS.C. THERE ARE 67,979 RECORDS AVAILABLE AND SEARCHABLE ON THE WEBSITE.D. SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT ARTIFACT DONATIONS WERE MADE IN 2023:I. THE AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY COLLECTION INCLUDES HUNDREDS OF IMAGES OF CAST MEMBERS AND THEATER PRODUCTIONS, POSTERS, AND MEMORABILIA.II. THE JOSEPH P. BYRD COLLECTION INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS AND CORRESPONDENCES FROM EARLY INFLUENTIAL TULSA FAMILIES INCLUDING THE CLINTONS AND MCBIRNEYS.III. THE CHARLES H. FAUDREE COLLECTION INCLUDES HUNDREDS OF IMAGES OF INTERIOR DESIGNS, AWARDS, AND PUBLICATIONS.IV. THE CEDRIC H. NEEL, JR. AND CAROLE NELSON NEEL COLLECTION INCLUDES ART DECO ITEMS INCLUDING POTTERY, GLASSWARE, LAMPS, LIGHTERS, CIGARETTE CASES, AND SMALL APPLIANCES.V. THE PAUL ROALS COLLECTION INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS, DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER ITEMS RELATED TO THE USS TULSA, WORLD WAR II, AND AVIATION IN TULSA.VI. THE TULSA TOWN HALL COLLECTION INCLUDES SCRAPBOOKS OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND LETTERS FROM 1935 TO PRESENT, AND INCLUDES ALL SPEAKERS.4. THREE NEW EXHIBITS OPENED IN 2023.A. CONSTRUCTING TULSA FEATURED THE AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY AND OKLAHOMA IMPRESSIONS.B. POP-UP EXHIBITS ARE BEING USED IN THE COMMUNITY CURATED CASE. THE FIRST POP-UP WAS PRESENTED BY THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CELEBRATING THEIR 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY.C. THE NEWEST EXHIBIT IS THE MAIN GALLERY EXHIBIT ABOUT THE 1920S IN TULSA BEHIND THE VEIL.D. THE COMMUNITY CASE CURRENTLY IS CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH.E. FUTURE EXHIBITS INCLUDE HOME AND HEARTH LOOKING AT ART DURING THE OIL BOOM; CABINET OF CURIOSITIES FEATURING OUR STAFFS FAVORITE THINGS FROM THE ARCHIVE, SOME OF WHICH HAVE NEVER BEEN ON DISPLAY; JEWISH COMMUNITY EXHIBIT; RESTAURANT EXHIBIT.MEETING ADJOURNED: 5:35 P.M. (APPROX.)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Place Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $54,987 |
Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $21,749 |
Dana Baldwin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Bartley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendell Franklin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Gomez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $108,088 |
Fundraising events | $51,600 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $369,104 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $528,792 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $27,276 |
Investment income | $6,331 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $765 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $33,827 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $221,106 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$239 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $818,281 |
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. | $76,736 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,208 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $264,238 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $39,982 |
Payroll taxes | $25,982 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,447 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,526 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,466 |
Office expenses | $75,783 |
Information technology | $14,454 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $91,684 |
Travel | $817 |
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 | $223,869 |
Insurance | $54,342 |
All other expenses | $26,745 |
Total functional expenses | $980,768 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,298 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $214,529 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $187,618 |
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 | $7,170 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,634 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,024,592 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,262,672 |
Total assets | $7,969,513 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $42,173 |
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 | $42,173 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,625,296 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $302,044 |
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 | $7,969,513 |