Kern River Valley Historical Society

Organization Overview

Kern River Valley Historical Society is located in Kernville, CA. The organization was established in 1982. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kern 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 12/2022, Kern River Valley Historical Society generated $80.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $120.5k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY AND HAVE ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HISTORY AND ART CONTESTS AND PRIZES. HISOTRY CLASSES PROVIDED FOR PUBLIC ATTENDANCE FREE OF CHARGE. MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF MUSEUM BUILDING AND ITS CONTENTS OF HISOTRIAL VALUE INCLUDING AND ORIGINAL LOG CABIN ON THE PRESMISES WICH WAS RESTORED TO ITS ORINIGAL STATE WITH ORIGINAL MATERIALS; MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF AN ORIGINAL 1926 GRAHAM TRUCK, COVERED WAGON, ORIGINAL STAGECOACH AND FARM EQUIPMENT; INDIAN ARTIFACTS, ITEMS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF A HISOTRIAL NATURE, PHOTOGRAPHS, MAPS, ETC. BY 150 OR MORE VOLUMTEERS WHO DONATE THEIR TIME. PURCHASE AND PLACEMENT OF PLAQUES OF A HISTORIAL NATURE THROUGHOUT THE KERN RIVER VALLEY. OPERATION OF A SMALL GIF SHOP IN THE MUSEUM BY A VOLUNTEER STQAFF FOR SIX HOURS A DAY, FOUR DAYS A WEEK. YEARLY VISITORS NUMBER OVER 10,000. TOURS AVAILABLE OF THE HISOTRICAL WALKER HOUSE AND ITS CONTENTSFOR STUDENTS AND VISITORS. ANNUAL HISOT

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY AND HAVE ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HISTORY AND ART CONTESTS AND PRIZES. HISOTRY CLASSES PROVIDED FOR PUBLIC ATTENDANCE FREE OF CHARGE. MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF MUSEUM BUILDING AND ITS CONTENTS OF HISOTRIAL VALUE INCLUDING AND ORIGINAL LOG CABIN ON THE PRESMISES WICH WAS RESTORED TO ITS ORINIGAL STATE WITH ORIGINAL MATERIALS; MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF AN ORIGINAL 1926 GRAHAM TRUCK, COVERED WAGON, ORIGINAL STAGECOACH AND FARM EQUIPMENT; INDIAN ARTIFACTS, ITEMS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF A HISOTRIAL NATURE, PHOTOGRAPHS, MAPS, ETC. BY 150 OR MORE VOLUMTEERS WHO DONATE THEIR TIME. PURCHASE AND PLACEMENT OF PLAQUES OF A HISTORIAL NATURE THROUGHOUT THE KERN RIVER VALLEY. OPERATION OF A SMALL GIF SHOP IN THE MUSEUM BY A VOLUNTEER STQAFF FOR SIX HOURS A DAY, FOUR DAYS A WEEK. YEARLY VISITORS NUMBER OVER 10,000. TOURS AVAILABLE OF THE HISOTRICAL WALKER HOUSE AND ITS CONTENTSFOR STUDENTS AND VISITORS. ANNUAL HISOTIRY DAYS CELEBRATION OFFERED ANNUALLY AND ATTENDED BY 1000 OR MORE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$6,708
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$70,135
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$76,843
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,764
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $80,607

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