Wilson County Historical Society is located in Floresville, TX. The organization was established in 1997. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilson County 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 09/2021, Wilson County Historical Society generated $20.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (28.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.6k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (25.6%) per year over the past 6 years. 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 WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WAS FORMED AS A SUBSET OF THE WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO RESEARCH AND PRESERVE THE RICH PAST OF WILSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE HISTORICAL STUDY AND PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND RECORDS OF WILSON COUNTY, TEXAS BY MAINTAINING A MUSEUM AND SPONSORING SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lajuana Newnam-Leus President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sarah Gella Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Neila Hopkins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Clarence Ehlers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Val Bayer Jr Director | Trustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Nancy Traeger Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,568 |
Fundraising events | $10,090 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,825 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,483 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $65 |
Investment income | $8,262 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$19,238 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,871 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,803 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $20,504 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $925 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $184 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $15,247 |
Insurance | $1,356 |
All other expenses | $881 |
Total functional expenses | $25,604 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,786 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,822 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $508,154 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $240,341 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $937,103 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $937,103 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $937,103 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wilson County Historical Society has recieved totaling $18,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Claribel R Deering Charitable Income Tr College Station, TX PURPOSE: MAINTENANCE OF PARK | $18,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Galveston Historical Foundation Inc Galveston, TX | $33,194,723 | $16,815,449 |
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 |
Friends Of The Texas Historical Commission Inc Austin, TX | $2,566,548 | $1,192,867 |
Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation Inc Canyon, TX | $2,876,376 | $2,832,442 |
Corpus Christi Area Heritage Society Corpus Christi, TX | $1 | $1,500 |
Dallas Historical Society Hall Of State Fair Park Dallas, TX | $2,271,425 | $1,532,505 |
Cherokee National Historical Society Inc Tahlequah, OK | $2,426,107 | $954,302 |
River Road Historical Society Destrehan, LA | $8,368,126 | $1,410,629 |
Tulsa Historical Society Tulsa, OK | $8,618,832 | $802,922 |