Historic Fourth Ward School Foundation is located in Virginia City, NV. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Historic Fourth Ward School Foundation employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historic Fourth Ward School Foundation 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, Historic Fourth Ward School Foundation generated $586.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $367.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE RELEVANCE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE COMSTOCK STORY THROUGH ITS AUTHENTIC PRESERVATION, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITIONS, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, AND ARCHIVAL RESEARCH CENTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MUSEUM WELCOMED 9,966 VISITORS, OF WHICH 1,344 WERE STUDENTS/CHILDREN FOR PUBLIC TOURS. OUR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS SERVED ANOTHER 430 GUESTS. DIGITAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH A VIRTUAL MUSEUM TOUR AND A SERIES OF NEVADA HISTORY VIDEOS ALSO EXPANDED PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION.
MANAGED OUR ARCHIVAL AND ARTIFACT COLLECTION, RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPED A NEW CHANGING GALLERY EXHIBIT, AS WELL AS PROVIDING RESEARCH ASSISTANCE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH OUR ARCHIVES RESEARCH CENTER.
CONTINUED THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND NECESSARY REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO THE HISTORIC 1876 BUILT VICTORIAN FOUR-STORY FOURTH WARD SCHOOL BUILDING. IN 2023 RESTORATION OF THE EAST SIDE AND SOUTH SIDE ELEVATIONS OF THE BUILDING WERE COMPLETED, AS WELL AS INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS TO SERVE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE BUILDING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Theodora Stefu Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $69,811 |
Margo Memmott President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Candace Pitts Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Gallagher Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Snell Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pete Leonard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $20,165 |
Fundraising events | $11,791 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $407,437 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $46,732 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,313 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $486,125 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $75,527 |
Investment income | $12 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,950 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,842 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $10,384 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $586,254 |
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. | $69,811 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,325 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $64,086 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,874 |
Fees for services: Management | $9,602 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,038 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,165 |
Advertising and promotion | $336 |
Office expenses | $2,870 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,605 |
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 | $130,705 |
Insurance | $12,342 |
All other expenses | $2,543 |
Total functional expenses | $367,476 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $228,048 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $115,407 |
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 | $21,406 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,418 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,768,430 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,139,709 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,720 |
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 | $1,720 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,031,862 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $106,127 |
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 | $3,139,709 |