San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield is located in La Porte, TX. The organization was established in 1940. 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 12/2023, San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield 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, San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $909.1k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONSERVE TEXAS'S HISTORICAL MATERIALS AND PROMOTE THE STUDY OF TEXAS HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MUSEUM AND MONUMENT: THE SAN JACINTO MUSEUM AND BATTLEFIELD ASSOCIATION IS LOCATED IN THE BASE OF THE SAN JACINTO MONUMENT. THE MUSEUM WAS ESTABLISHED NOT ONLY TO HONOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR TEXAS IN 1836, BUT ALSO TO RE-VISUALIZE THE HISTORY OF TEXAS AND THE SPANISH SOUTHWEST. IT WAS CREATED AS A STEWARD OF HISTORY, AND TO PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN TEXAS, MEXICO, SPAIN, FRANCE AND LATIN AMERICA. SPECIAL TREASURES CAN BE FOUND FROM MEXICAN TEXAS, THE TEXAS REVOLUTION, AND THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS. THE MUSEUM ALSO HOLDS ART AND ARTIFACTS FROM THE SPANISH CONQUEST, FRENCH TEXAS (A SMALL COLLECTION), SPANISH COLONIAL LIFE, THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION AND THE ANGLO COLONIZATION OF MEXICAN TEXAS. TEXAS'S EARLY STATEHOOD AND THE CIVIL WAR ARE ALSO FEATURED. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM ALLOWS GUEST ACCESS TO THE THEATRE: "TEXAS FOREVER!! THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO," WITH A REPEAT SHOWING EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR, WHICH TELLS THE STORY OF TEXAS HISTORY. THIS 35-MINUTE PRODUCTION BRINGS YOU FROM THE EARLIEST SPANISH COLONIES TO THE DAY THE WEST WAS WON. INCLUDED IN THE FILM'S 3,000+ IMAGES ARE 35 ORIGINAL PAINTINGS COMMISSIONED BY THE MUSEUM JUST FOR "TEXAS FOREVER!!"
LIBRARY: THE ALBERT AND ETHEL HERZSTEIN LIBRARY BEGAN IN 1939 WITH GIFTS FROM THE DESCENDANTS OF TEXAS HEROES. THE LIBRARY'S HOLDINGS INCLUDE BOOKS AND OTHER RESEARCH MATERIALS RELATING TO EARLY EXPLORATION AND STATEHOOD WITH AN EMPHASIS ON COLONIAL TEXAS AS A PART OF MEXICO, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, AND THE EARLY DAYS OF TEXAS STATEHOOD.
MUSEUM SHOP: AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE MUSEUM'S SHOP ARE ITEMS RELATED TO TEXAS HISTORY INCLUDING BOOKS, MAPS, ART, HISTORIC REPRODUCTIONS, AND SIMILAR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.
SAN JACINTO DAY: THIS DRAMATIC BATTLE REENACTMENT IS THE CENTERPIECE OF THE ADMISSION-FREE SAN JACINTO DAY FESTIVAL, HELD ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE SAN JACINTO MONUMENT. SPONSORED BY THE SAN JACINTO MUSEUM AND BATTLEFIELD ASSOCIATION, TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND THE SAN JACINTO VOLUNTEERS, THE FESTIVAL IS A FULL DAY OF MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, GAMES AND FUN SET AMIDST LIVING HISTORY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Lamb Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Coble Jorgensen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Oelman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamey Steen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Bo Bothe Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Burch Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $27,755 |
Fundraising events | $286,320 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $732,798 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,988 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,046,873 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $485,682 |
Investment income | $40,173 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $28,540 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$34,136 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $65,291 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,632,423 |
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. | $65,298 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,649 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $351,975 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,362 |
Other employee benefits | $41,198 |
Payroll taxes | $38,165 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,264 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $33,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,379 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,209 |
Advertising and promotion | $29,640 |
Office expenses | $75,609 |
Information technology | $12,243 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,480 |
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 | $72,705 |
Insurance | $26,843 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $909,111 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $790,391 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $65,798 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $47,702 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,693 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $840,488 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,598,241 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,370,330 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,545 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $45,150 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $20,336 |
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 | $103,031 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,728,104 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $539,195 |
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 | $3,370,330 |