Historical Society Of Seattle & King County
- Assets
- $65.1m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 01/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-0513034
Organization Overview
Historical Society Of Seattle & King County, operating under the name Museum Of History & Industry, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1946. 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 History & Industry employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Museum Of History & Industry 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 History & Industry generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND INDUSTRY AND PRESENT INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND INDUSTRY (MOHAI) IS TREASURED LOCALLY AND RESPECTED NATIONALLY AS A VIBRANT RESOURCE WHERE HISTORY INSPIRES PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY. THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED IN LAKE UNION PARK IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.MOHAI IS THE LARGEST PRIVATE HERITAGE ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. BY COLLECTING AND PRESERVING ARTIFACTS AND STORIES OF THE PUGET SOUND REGION'S DIVERSE HISTORY, MOHAI HIGHLIGHTS THE REGION'S TRADITION OF INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION. THROUGH COMPELLING EXHIBITS, SCHOLARSHIP, EDUCATION, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, MOHAI BRIDGES THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.
MOHAI'S OFFERINGS FOR YOUTH INCLUDE ON-SITE MUSEUM FIELD TRIPS, ARTIFACT TRUNK RENTALS, IN-CLASS PROGRAMS, TEACHER TRAININGS, AND ONLINE LESSON PLANS TO HELP TEACHERS INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO LOCAL HISTORY, AS WELL AS SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS. MOHAI'S OFFERINGS FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES INCLUDE GUIDED PROGRAMS IN THE MUSEUM AND IN SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOODS, AS WELL AS LECTURES AND TALKS ON LOCAL HISTORY, AND SEASONAL FESTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE MUSEUM'S LAKESIDE SETTING IN LAKE UNION PARK. VISITORS TO LAKE UNION PARK ARE WELCOMED FREE OF CHARGE TO MOHAI'S RESTROOMS, CAFETERIA, AND RETAIL SHOP THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
MOHAI MAINTAINED A ROBUST PUBLIC COMMUNICATION PROGRAM THROUGHOUT 2021, INCLUDING THE MUSEUM WEBSITE (MOHAI.ORG), THE MUSEUM'S FACEBOOK (25,000 FOLLOWERS), TWITTER (17,000) AND INSTAGRAM (11,000) SOCIAL SITES, AND THE MUSEUM'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL. IN ADDITION, MOHAI'S POPULAR BIWEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER HISTORY AT HOME SHARED INFORMATION WITH APPROXIMATELY 15,000 HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING UPDATES ON FREE DAYS, SPECIAL SAVINGS AND EXPANDED DIGITAL PROGRAM OFFERINGS, AS DID THE PRINTED QUARTERLY MOHAI BROCURE, MAILED TO ABOUT 12,000 HOUSEHOLDS.DURING 2021 AND 2020, THE MUSEUM WELCOMED OVER 48,000 AND 35,000 VISITORS, RESPECTIVELY, INCLUDING 3,200 AND 8,000 STUDENTS, RESPECTIVELY, WHO ENGAGED IN THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND THERE HAVE BEEN THOUSANDS OF SPECIAL EVENT ATTENDEES. NEARLY 60% OF MUSEUM ATTENDEES ENJOYED THE MUSEUM FREE OF CHARGE OR AT A DISCOUNTED RATE, INCLUDING FREE ADMISSION EVERY DAY FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 15 AND DISCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND SENIORS.SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THE BEZOS CENTER FOR INNOVATION, OVER 768,000 VISITORS HAVE EXPLORED HOW INNOVATION SHAPED OUR REGION AND CHANGED OUR WORLD. MOHAI CONTINUED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEENTIX, MUSEUMS FOR ALL AND SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY MUSEUM PASS PROGRAMS, AND NEARLY 1,200 VISITORS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF MOHAI'S MONTHLY FREE FIRST THURSDAY PROGRAMS IN 2021. ADDITIONALLY, IN 2021 NEARLY 1,500 ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED WITH THE MUSEUM'S ONLINE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leonard Garfield Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $186,912 |
Stephen Yamamoto Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $141,708 |
Jackie Durbin Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $113,671 | |
Mike Stanley Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Maria Denny President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Roger Bass Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Metropolitan Building Maintenance Maintenance & Janitorial Services | 12/30/16 | $156,993 |
Minnesota Historical Society Exhibit Fee | 12/30/16 | $150,000 |
Arscentia Exhibit Design/production | 12/30/16 | $137,553 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $184,583 |
| Fundraising events | $466,482 |
| Related organizations | $600,000 |
| Government grants | $1,857,406 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,041,782 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $89,176 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,150,253 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $510,443 |
| Investment income | $460,902 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,660 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,440 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $37,877 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,162,705 |
| 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. | $351,558 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $351,558 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,317,460 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $63,569 |
| Other employee benefits | $263,104 |
| Payroll taxes | $229,161 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,462 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,304 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $22,232 |
| Fees for services: Other | $629,199 |
| Advertising and promotion | $107,424 |
| Office expenses | $123,824 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $536,736 |
| Travel | $18,675 |
| 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 | $2,682,408 |
| Insurance | $148,195 |
| All other expenses | $15,343 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,057,095 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $583,190 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $326,609 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,133 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $236,089 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $24,289 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $205,736 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,929,996 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,882,446 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,924,718 |
| Total assets | $65,125,206 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $319,905 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $98,519 |
| 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 | $418,424 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,048,596 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,658,186 |
| 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 | $65,125,206 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Historical Society Of Seattle & King County has recieved totaling $268,430.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: PEGGY CORLEY FUND; TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $145,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $68,195 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $46,235 |
D V & Ida Mceachern Charitable Fdn Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Moccasin Lake Foundation wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $4,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $14,221,831 |
| Earnings | $1,822,372 |
| Admin Expense | $16,430 |
| Grants | $600,000 |
| Ending Balance | $15,427,773 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Historical Society Of Seattle & King County Seattle, WA | $65,125,206 | $5,162,705 |
Eastern Washington State Historical Society Spokane, WA | $20,173,182 | $5,485,547 |
Pioneer Courthouse Square Of Portland Inc Portland, OR | $2,433,302 | $2,453,569 |
Museum Of Idaho Inc Idaho Falls, ID | $10,042,756 | $2,158,282 |
The Northwest Railway Museum Snoqualmie, WA | $11,856,301 | $1,293,392 |
Chugach Heritage Foundation Anchorage, AK | $34,441,750 | $4,199,570 |
United States Lighthouse Society Inc Hansville, WA | $2,077,048 | $1,056,724 |
Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority Aberdeen, WA | $4,901,572 | $1,195,810 |
Clatsop County Historical Society Inc Astoria, OR | $4,670,472 | $1,501,101 |
Old Church Society Inc Portland, OR | $2,400,692 | $879,805 |
Steamer Virginia V Foundation Inc Seattle, WA | $2,142,526 | $1,163,610 |
Arlington Club Heritage Foundation Portland, OR | $1,502,895 | $244,933 |