San Jacinto Museum Of History Association

Organization Overview

San Jacinto Museum Of History Association 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 12/2021, San Jacinto Museum Of History Association employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Jacinto Museum Of History Association 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, San Jacinto Museum Of History Association generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $804.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CONSERVING TEXAS'S HISTORICAL MATERIALS AND PROMOTING 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, 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 SHOWS OVER 3,000 IMAGES ARE 35 ORIGINAL PAINTINGS COMMISSIONED BY THE MUSEUM JUST FOR TEXAS FOREVER!!


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 OF HISTORY, 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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Avila
Director Of Operations
$74,573
Michael N Lamb
Treasurer
$0
Gideon Hixon
Chairman
$0
Catherine C Mcculley
Vice Chair
$0
Verlinde Doubleday
Secretary
$0
Christopher Black
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$33,757
Fundraising events$168,340
Related organizations$0
Government grants $297,956
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$259,897
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $38,708
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$759,950
Total Program Service Revenue$307,542
Investment income $56,403
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $225
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$113,417
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$5,347
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $38,779
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,048,158

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that San Jacinto Museum Of History Association has recieved totaling $76,900.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: TOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS.

$15,000
Brown Foundation Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$15,000
Greater Houston Community Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: ARTS

$13,500
Patricia Lewis Zoch Childrens Foundation

Fredericksburg, TX

PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION

$10,000
Doggett Family Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$10,000
Brown Foundation Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$14,052
Earnings$1
Ending Balance$14,053

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