Skagit County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Skagit County Historical Society is located in Laconner, WA. The organization was established in 1974. 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, Skagit County Historical Society employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Skagit County 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, Skagit County Historical Society generated $349.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $428.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO IDENTIFY, COLLECT, DOCUMENT AND PRESERVE OBJECTS OF RELEVANCY AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REFLECTING THE UNIQUE CULTURAL HISTORY OF SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CONCENTRATED 3D COLLECTION EFFORTS ON INVENTORYING AND DOCUMENTING ALL ARTIFACTS ON PUBLIC DISPLAY, NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS AND ITEMS ACCEPTED BY NOT YET CATALOGED. CONTINUED IDENTIFYING ITEMS WHICH DO NOT MEET OUR COLLECTION POLICY BY PREPARING THEM FOR DEACCESSIONING. CONTINUED FOCUS ON SCANNING AND UPLOADING PHOTOS INTO RESEARCH DATABASE.


SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED STATE OF WASHINGTON GRANT WHICH ALLOWED US TO HIRE AN INTERN WHO INVENTORIED, PHOTOGRAPHED, AND UPLOADED ALL RELATED DATA INTO OUR RESEARCH DATABASE. IDENTIFIED ITEMS WHICH ARE NOT FROM OUR AREA FOR REPATRIATION. UPDATED EXHIBIT CASES CONTAINING NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS AND HELD PUBLIC EVENT TO TALK ABOUT THE PROCESS AND COLLECTION. PRESENTED INFORMATION AND DISCUSSED THE PROCESS AND RESULTS AT THE WASHINGTON MUSEUM ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN JUNE 2023.


THE SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIEITY OPERATES THE SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM IN LA CONNER, WASHINGTON. MAJOR MUSEUM ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING TWO ORIGINAL FEATURED EXHIBITS: I DO: THE HISTORY OF MARRIAGE IN AMERICA & SKAGIT COUNTY FROM 1850 TO THE PRESENT, AND BARBER HISTORIANS: JUST A LITTLE OFF THE TOP. DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED THREE SHORT-TERM EXHIBITS IN OUR NORTH GALLERY ROTATING EXHIBIT. HOSTED SIX PUBLIC LECTURES ON SKAGIT HISTORY THROUGH OUR "TOPICS @ THE SCHOOL" PROGRAM. WELCOMED 870 SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS TO EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT THE MUSEUM AND SKAGIT CITY SCHOOL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dave Thomas
President
$0
Dan Berentson
Vice President
$0
Jenifer Bright
Secretary
$0
Deanne Ammons
Director
$0
Dean Dan
Director
$0
Gail Bruce
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$15,327
Fundraising events$20,989
Related organizations$0
Government grants $213,782
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$57,701
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$307,799
Total Program Service Revenue$10,593
Investment income $21,502
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,875
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,781
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $8,514
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $349,314

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