Lynden Heritage Foundation is located in Lynden, WA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lynden Heritage Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lynden Heritage 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, Lynden Heritage Foundation generated $208.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $187.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE WHATCOM COUNTY COMMUNITIES WITH A SENSE OF IDENTITY AND ENHANCE LOCAL REVENUE THROUGH HERITAGE TOURISM. THE LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION WILL ACHIEVE THESE GOALS BY SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CREATING EXHIBITS, AND PRESENTATIONS, AND PRESERVING HERITAGE COLLECTIONS CONCERNING WHATCOM COUNTY COMMUNITIES PRIOR TO WWII. THE PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS, PRESENTATIONS, AND COLLECTIONS WILL BE BASED AT THE LYNDEN PIONEER MUSEUM.THE LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION IS THE PREEMINENT CENTER OF HISTORY AND HERITAGE IN NORTHERN WHATCOM COUNTY. IT IS THE PLACE PEOPLE COME FIRST TO DISCOVER AND LINK THEMSELVES TO THE HERITAGE OF WHATCOM COUNTY COMMUNITIES. THE LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE COUNTY COMMUNITIES WITH THE STRONGEST SENSE OF IDENTITY AND GREATEST PRIDE OF SELF FOR COMMUNITIES. THE LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION WILL BE THE SINGLE GREATEST FACTOR IN GIVING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW THE SENSE OF SELF THAT ALLOWS THEM TO DEVELOP THE FUTURE AND THE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amanda May Director | Trustee | 40 | $54,149 |
Les Gitts Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Kyle Strengholt Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Denny Demeyer Vice President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Allison Remy Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Gary Vis Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $7,291 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $72,794 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $109,162 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $189,247 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5,304 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,850 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,647 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,261 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $208,787 |
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. | $54,149 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,149 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $37,340 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,726 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,452 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,375 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,028 |
Office expenses | $8,196 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,019 |
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 | $10,269 |
Insurance | $4,538 |
All other expenses | $6,567 |
Total functional expenses | $187,354 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,180 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $206,344 |
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 | $1,102 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $163,912 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $420,538 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $1,080 |
Total liabilities | $1,080 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $419,458 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $420,538 |