Steilacoom Historical Museum Assn Inc

Organization Overview

Steilacoom Historical Museum Assn Inc is located in Steilacoom, WA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Steilacoom Historical Museum Assn Inc 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, Steilacoom Historical Museum Assn Inc generated $120.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $118.0k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SERVE THE PUBLIC BY PRESERVING LOCAL CULTURE AND HISTORIC ARTIFACTS, ENABLING PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO LEARN ABOUT AND MAINTAIN THE HERITAGE OF THE TOWN OF STEILACOOM. MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE ADMINISTERING THE MUSEUM, MAINTAINING THREE HISTORIC BUILDINGS, AND CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MUSEUM OPERATIONS: THE ASSOCIATION OWNS AND MANAGES THE STEILACOOM HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND THREE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. THE FACILITIES ARE STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS AND DOCENTS. THE MUSEUM IS ALSO USED AS A CLASSROOM AND OFFICE FOR THE ASSOCIATION. DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT EACH FACILITY. THE COST OF UTILITIES, REPAIRS, ETC., ARE CONSOLIDATED SO EXPENSES ARE ESTIMATES. THE MUSEUM STORE/GIFT SHOP LOST $2,463 DURING 2023, PRIMARILY DUE TO PURCHASING LARGE AMOUNTS OF SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS, SUCH AS LOGO CLOTHES AND CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WITH LOCAL LANDMARKS.


EDUCATION: SHMA DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS SET UP EXHIBITS AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS IN THE MUSEUM AND THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS. THE CURATOR ACCESSIONS AND MAINTAINS HISTORIC PAPERS AND ARTIFACTS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR RESEARCH AND PERIODICALLY PUT ON DISPLAY. PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS TOPICS ARE GIVEN PERIODICALLY BY HISTORIANS. OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE ARRANGED WITH 4TH GRADE TEACHERS AS PART OF THEIR CURRICULUM AND A SEPARATE KIDS CLUB IS CONDUCTED FOR GRADE SCHOOLERS.


HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS: THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS COLLECTIONS OF PIONEER CLOTHING, TOOLS, FURNITURE, PHOTOGRAPHS, STORE RECORDS, ETC. THAT REPRESENT LIFE IN THE STEILACOOM AREA OVER THE LAST 175 YEARS. THESE ITEMS ARE EITHER ON DISPLAY OR KEPT IN A LOCKED CLIMATE-CONTROLLED AREA OF THE HISTORIC ORR HOME. MANY OF THE ITEMS WERE DONATED TO THE ASSOCIATION. SOME OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY ARE PURCHASED WHEN THEY ARE PUT UP FOR SALE. THE END RESULT IS A VAST AND VARYING SOURCE OF HISTORIC EXAMPLES THAT ARE SEEN BY VISITORS, ESPECIALLY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND MADE AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marianne Bull
Curator
$17,289
Rachel Fantz-Hancock
Trustee
$0
Carolyn Guppy
Trustee
$0
Jan Mccrimmon
Trustee
$0
Suzanne Broach
Trustee
$0
Barbara Kurtz
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$9,324
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$77,673
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$86,997
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $27,853
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$15,181
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $24,426
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$3,463
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $120,632

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