Seminole Nation Historical Society
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $340.7k
- Investments
- $5.0k
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Wewoka, OK
- Founding
- 11/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 73-0970103
Organization Overview
Seminole Nation Historical Society, operating under the name Seminole Nation Museum, is located in Wewoka, OK. The organization was established in 1976. 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 12/2021, Seminole Nation Museum employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seminole Nation Museum 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, Seminole Nation Museum generated $340.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $246.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE SEMINOLE NATION MUSEUM IS TO SERVE AS A CENTER OF STEWARDSHIP, KNOWLEDGE, AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, AND HISTORICAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE SEMINOLE NATION OF OKLAHOMA AND ITS CAPITAL OF WEWOKA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ETHNOLOGICAL EXHIBITIONS & COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT: THE SEMINOLE NATION MUSEUM MAINTAINS (CURATES) AND EXHIBITS A VAST COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS, ARTWORKS AND ARCHIVES RELATING TO THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE SEMINOLE NATION OF OKLAHOMA AND ITS CAPITAL OF WEWOKA. THE MUSEUM PROVIDES ADMISSION FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC AND SERVES PRIMARILY THE 20,000+ MUMBERS OF THE SEMINOLE NATION OF OKLAHOMA AND THE RURAL COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN SEMINOLE, HUGHES, PONTOTOC AND POTTAWATOMI COUNTIES. THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS OVER EIGHT THOUSAND SQUARE FEET OF EXHIBITION SPACE COVERING HISTORY OF THE SEMINOLE NATION, SEMINOLE FREEDMEN, OKLAHOMA PIONEER AND THE OKLAHOMA OIL BOOM. ALSO MAINTAINED IS AN ART GALLERY WITH A PERMANENT COLLECTION OF OVER 1200 WORKS OF ART. THE MUSEUM SAW OVER 4,200 VISITORS IN 2021 COMING FROM 31 STATES AND 6 FORIEGN COUNTRIES.
ART EXHIBITIONS/TRAVELING EXHIBITS: THE MUSEUM HOSTS A NUMBER OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND ART SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ANNUALLY IN JUNE, THE MUSEUM HOSTS A SPECIAL GALLERY EXHIBIT FOR RETURNING WEWOKA ALUMNI. IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER WE HOST SHOWS RELATING TO THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE SEMINOLE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - OFTEN FEATURING A SINGLE ARTIST OF NATIVE ORIGIN. FROM FERBUARY THRU THE END OF MAY, WE FEATURE A SELECTION OF WORKS FROM THE MUSEUM'S EXTENSIVE PERMANENT COLLECTION OF ARTWORKS. WORKSHOPS, OFTEN RELATING TO THE CREATION OR RETENTION OF MATERIAL CULTURE, ARE HOSTED THE REMANING MONTHS OF THE YEAR. ENGAGED INDIVIDUALS IN THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDED 913 PERSONS FOR 2021.
GENEALOGY/RESEARCH FACILITIES: THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS AN EXTENSIVE RESEARCH LIBRARY HOUSING RECORDS ON SEMINOLE AND CREEK GENEALOGY, SEMINOLE COUNTY HISTORY, LOCAL NEWSPAPER FILES AND SCHOLARLY WORKS SUCH AS RESEARCH PAPERS AND THESES. MUSEUM STAFF PROVIDES FREE ASSISTANCE TO THE PUBLIC IN RESEARCHING THE COLLECTIONS. NOMINAL FEES ARE CHARGED FOR PHOTOCOPIES AND IMAGE REPRODUCTIONS. THE LIBRARY IS USED BY MANY LOCAL SEMINOLES FOR RESEARCH AND BY AUTHORS AND SCHOLARS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. THE FACILITY ALSO OFFERS INTERNET ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC FOR RESEARCH AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. IN 2021, 48 INDIVIDUALS MADE USE OF THIS SERVICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barbara Butner Emde President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melanie Lewis Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marilyn Richardson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryan Cain Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tammy Drawbaugh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Duncan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $164,264 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $101,501 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $265,765 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $794 |
| Investment income | $7,162 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,334 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $27,515 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $38,174 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $340,744 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $116,611 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,293 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,920 |
| 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 | $6,487 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,078 |
| Office expenses | $4,855 |
| Information technology | $3,215 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,214 |
| Travel | $518 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $721 |
| Interest | $951 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,191 |
| Insurance | $3,109 |
| All other expenses | $3,190 |
| Total functional expenses | $246,464 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,749 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $150,080 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,119 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $53,428 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $323,616 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $419,992 |
| Investments—other securities | $5,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $582,839 |
| Total assets | $1,563,823 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,479 |
| 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 | $29,079 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $76,558 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,290,460 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $196,805 |
| 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 | $1,563,823 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Seminole Nation Historical Society has recieved totaling $14,072.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rbg Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | $8,000 |
Jearl Smart Foundation Inc Wewoka, OK PURPOSE: COMMUNITY | $5,000 |
Patterson Family Foundation Wewoka, OK PURPOSE: HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | $1,050 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $148,066 |
| Earnings | $23,623 |
| Admin Expense | $1,884 |
| Net Contributions | $32,000 |
| Other Expense | $5,000 |
| Ending Balance | $196,805 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Central City Opera House Association Wheat Ridge, CO | $4,003,841 | $11,954,405 |
Railroad Heritage Inc Topeka, KS | $0 | $93,486 |
Galveston Historical Foundation Inc Galveston, TX | $33,194,723 | $16,815,449 |
Jefferson National Parks Association Inc St Louis, MO | $9,104,174 | $5,372,825 |
Oklahoma Hall Of Fame Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $15,367,222 | $1,723,507 |
Mamie Mcfaddin Ward Heritage Foundation Beaumont, TX | $39,179,042 | $6,717,900 |
San Antonio Conservation Society San Antonio, TX | $5,466,281 | $1,168,192 |
Texas State Historical Association Austin, TX | $3,131,063 | $1,524,927 |
Boulder Historical Society Inc Boulder, CO | $19,392,062 | $1,254,110 |
Friends Of The Texas Historical Commission Inc Austin, TX | $2,566,548 | $1,192,867 |
State Historical Society Of Missouri Columbia, MO | $7,318,381 | $1,450,178 |
American Truck Historical Society Kansas City, MO | $4,869,322 | $1,570,216 |