Boulder Historical Society Inc, operating under the name Museum Of Boulder, is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1953. 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. As of 12/2021, Museum Of Boulder employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Museum Of Boulder 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, Museum Of Boulder generated $1.3m 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 (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HISTORY HAPPENS HERE. THE MUSEUM OF BOULDER SHOWCASES DIVERSE COMMUNITY STORIES, PRESERVES THEM FOR THE FUTURE AND INSPIRES ALL OF US TO EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A MUSEUM THAT INCLUDES A COLLECTION OF OVER 44,000 HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS, INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHS FROM BOULDER'S HISTORY OF 150 YEARS. THE MUSEUM SERVES AS A COMMUNITY HUB, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, PROVIDING FOUR REVOLVING EXHIBITS, ONE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED GALLERY, EDUCATIONAL AND HANDS-ON IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS. THE MUSEUM SERVES AS AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY RESOURCE, OFFERING REGULAR ARTIST SHOWCASES, LECTURES, TOURS, WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, A NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS AND A GIFT SHOP. ADMISSION, MEMBERSHIP (INCLUDING RECIPROCAL MUSEUMS) AND SPONSORSHIP FEES ARE CHARGED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lori Preston Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $131,346 |
Kathleen Spear Chair | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Keith Edwards Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joshua Harrison Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Marlino Interim Secr | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jean Dubofsky Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $429,060 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $433,120 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $507 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $862,180 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $111,537 |
Investment income | $118,661 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $73,430 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $80,223 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,910 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,254,110 |
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. | $146,596 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,332 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $367,107 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,750 |
Other employee benefits | $30,856 |
Payroll taxes | $39,594 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,202 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,990 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,380 |
Advertising and promotion | $71,034 |
Office expenses | $20,999 |
Information technology | $16,442 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $116,414 |
Travel | $4,391 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $212,432 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $335,127 |
Insurance | $7,938 |
All other expenses | $24,623 |
Total functional expenses | $1,568,803 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $268 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $981,616 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,044,277 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,379 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $10,862 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,984 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,472,403 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,866,273 |
Total assets | $19,392,062 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,070 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $25,015 |
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 | $3,961,455 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,067,540 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,300,399 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,024,123 |
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 | $19,392,062 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Boulder Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $341,383.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Community Foundation Boulder, CO PURPOSE: Activities and projects related to the 2021 south Boulder shooting, general operating support, community photo exhibit, and Voces Vivas | $180,100 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING | | $60,000 |
Tcfso Boulder, CO PURPOSE: General operating support | $35,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $34,775 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $7,850 |
Beg. Balance | $7,135,776 |
Earnings | $1,137,779 |
Admin Expense | -$74,178 |
Other Expense | -$333,105 |
Ending Balance | $7,866,272 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Central City Opera House Association Wheat Ridge, CO | $4,003,841 | $11,954,405 |
Railroad Heritage Inc Topeka, KS | $0 | $93,486 |
Arizona Historical Society Tucson, AZ | $4,905,511 | $5,450,544 |
Oklahoma Hall Of Fame Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $15,367,222 | $1,723,507 |
Boulder Historical Society Inc Boulder, CO | $19,392,062 | $1,254,110 |
Maricopa County Historical Society Wickenburg, AZ | $19,800,198 | $1,675,075 |
Aspen Historical Society Aspen, CO | $4,847,508 | $1,684,558 |
Historic Denver Inc Denver, CO | $2,418,830 | $1,380,558 |
Reno County Historical Society Inc Hutchinson, KS | $3,503,788 | $1,428,936 |
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Lincoln, NE | $17,627,220 | $2,353,385 |
The International Dark-Sky Association Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,012,568 | $1,356,197 |
Cherokee National Historical Society Inc Tahlequah, OK | $2,426,107 | $954,302 |