Ellis County Museum Inc

Organization Overview

Ellis County Museum Inc is located in Waxahachie, TX. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, 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. Ellis County Museum Inc 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 07/2021, Ellis County Museum Inc generated $454.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $429.2k during the year ending 07/2021. 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:

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ELLIS COUNTY MUSEUM (1) TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET ARTIFACTS AND INFORMATION ON THE SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGICAL, ARTISTIC, SOCIAL, POLITICAL, EDUCATIONAL, NATURAL, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF ELLIS COUNTY; (2) TO MAKE MUSEUM HOLDINGS AND INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC BY MEANS OF PUBLICATIONS, AND EXHIBITIONS; (3) AND TO ENGAGE IN AND ENCOURAGE OT HERS TO ENGAGE IN STUDY AND EDUCATIONAL USE OF THE MUSEUM'S HOLDINGS AND COLLECTIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS TO RESTORE AND REHABILITATE THE BUILDING OWNED BY THE ELLIS COUNTY MUSEUM. ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC AT NO CHARGE.


THE ELLIS COUNTY MUSEUM OWNS A BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS THAT CONTAINS HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS RELATING TO ELLIS COUNTY. THE ARTIFACTS ARE ON DISPLAY TO THE PUBLIC AT NO CHARGE. THESE PROMOTE ELLIS COUNTY AND ENCOURAGES TOURISM AND THE PRESERVATION OF ELLIS COUNTY AND WAXAHACHIE. THE MUSEUM TYPICALLY HAS OVER 4,000 VISITORS A YEAR.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$413,459
Investment income $27,070
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $4,316
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,348
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $453,977

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ellis County Museum Inc has recieved totaling $250,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$250,000
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