Summit Historical Society

Organization Overview

Summit Historical Society is located in Dillon, CO. The organization was established in 1970. 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 12/2023, Summit Historical Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Summit 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 12/2023, Summit Historical Society generated $200.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $167.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.6% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION, AND ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY IN THE RICH HISTORY OF SUMMIT COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SHS BRINGS SUMMIT COUNTY HISTORY TO LIFE AT OUR BUILDINGS LIKE THE 1883 DILLON SCHOOLHOUSE AND 1885 HOMESTEAD CABIN ON THE DILLON CAMPUS, AND THE 1919 RICE FAMILY BARN IN SUMMIT COVE. THE SHS COLLECTION IS COMPOSED OF OVER 8,000 ARTIFACTS AND INCLUDES HISTORICAL LETTERS, BUSINESS LEDGERS, MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND MANY PHYSICAL OBJECTS.


SHS OFFERS VARIOUS YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. SCHOOL- AGE PROGRAMS ARE LED BY SHS EDUCATORS AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: UTE KNOWLEDGE OF STEM, LIFE IN 1900, AND RANCHING IN SUMMIT COUNTY. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE LECTURE AND VIDEO SESSIONS; AND HISTORICAL BOAT TOURS ON LAKE DILLON DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bruce Butler
Exec Dir-Par
$36,671
Sally Queen
Chairperson
$0
Tess Scalise
Vice Chairpe
$0
Julia Metzger
Treasurer
$0
Ken Torrington
Secretary
$0
John Krieg
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$9,780
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$116,595
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$133,375
Total Program Service Revenue$16,882
Investment income $8,887
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,726
Net Income from Fundraising Events $32,211
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,767
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $200,848

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