Sophienburg Memorial Association is located in New Braunfels, TX. The organization was established in 1980. 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, Sophienburg Memorial Association employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sophienburg Memorial 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, Sophienburg Memorial Association generated $625.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $341.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND INSPIRE AN INTEREST IN THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS AREA AND PROMOTE THE COMMUNITY'S RICH HISTORICAL LEGACY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES FACILITY WHICH SERVES THE CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE FACILITY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL MATERIALS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE GERMAN HERITAGE OF THE COMMUNITY. THE MUSEUM ALSO WORKS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS OFFERING DISCOUNTED TOURS OF THE FACILITY.
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES FACILITY WHICH SERVES THE CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE FACILITY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL MATERIALS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE GERMAN HERITAGE OF THE COMMUNITY. THE MUSEUM ALSO WORKS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS OFFERING DISCOUNTED TOURS OF THE FACILITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tara Kohlenberg Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $45,348 |
Andrew Noonan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rob Johnson Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Harper Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Hanz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Fred Heimer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $32,583 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $62,007 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $175,866 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $982 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $270,456 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,837 |
Investment income | $8,772 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,131 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,128 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $63,518 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $245,307 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $625,149 |
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. | $1,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,348 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,070 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $96,855 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,126 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,695 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,523 |
Office expenses | $13,701 |
Information technology | $11,529 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $49,868 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $60,975 |
Insurance | $11,919 |
All other expenses | $891 |
Total functional expenses | $340,987 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $587,727 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $80,634 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $190,710 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,531,081 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,044 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,134,723 |
Total assets | $3,526,919 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,565 |
Total liabilities | $2,565 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,524,354 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,526,919 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sophienburg Memorial Association has recieved totaling $15,288.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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New Braunfels Area Community Foundation New Braunfels, TX PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. | $15,224 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $64 |
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