White River Valley Historical Society
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $183.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Auburn, WA
- Founding
- 05/1961
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-6071543
Organization Overview
White River Valley Historical Society is located in Auburn, WA. The organization was established in 1961. 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, White River Valley Historical Society employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. White River Valley 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 12/2021, White River Valley Historical Society generated $183.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, RESEARCH, INTERPRETATION, AND EXHIBITION OF ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS RELEVANT TO THE WHITE RIVER VALLEY REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, RESEARCH, INTERPRETATION AND EXHIBITION OF ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS RELEVANT TO THE WHITE RIVER VALLEY REGION. THIS IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH OPERATION OF A CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC FARM. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED $462,803 FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM.
AS PART OF SUPPORTING PRESERVATION IN THE AUBURN, WA AREA, THE WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM LEASES THE HISTORIC 67-ACRE MARY OLSON FARM WITH THE INTENTION OF RAISING FUNDS TO RESTORE AND DEVELOP THE FARM AS A LIVING HISTORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING SITE OPENING TO PUBLIC USE IN 2010. IT IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC SITES AND IS A KING COUNTY LANDMARK. ADDITIONALLY, THE SOCIETY ADVISES THE CITY OF AUBURN ON ISSUES OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ronnie Beyersdorf President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gordy Nishimoto Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Perry Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Black Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erika Moore Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Derek Anderson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,994 |
| Fundraising events | $9,105 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $151,507 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $164,606 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,797 |
| Investment income | $16 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,000 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,451 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $183,870 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $28,751 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,200 |
| Fees for services: Management | $39,778 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,289 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $584 |
| Advertising and promotion | $655 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,917 |
| Travel | $27 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $299 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,099 |
| Insurance | $7,775 |
| All other expenses | $14,087 |
| Total functional expenses | $145,012 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,372 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $144,355 |
| 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 | $11,926 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $31 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $924,128 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,157,812 |
| 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 | $250 |
| Total liabilities | $250 |
| 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 | $1,157,562 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,157,812 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that White River Valley Historical Society has recieved totaling $38,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Artsfund Seattle, WA PURPOSE: WASHINGTON STATE COMMERCE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY RELIEF GRANT | $17,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,500 |
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 |