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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rich Burdge Past President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Erie Johnson President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Busby Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Margie Clack Record Secretar | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joanne Johnson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathleen Creighton-Fuchs Correspond Secr | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,865 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $556 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,815 |
Office expenses | $5,086 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,512 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $160 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $62,669 |
Insurance | $4,279 |
All other expenses | $1,833 |
Total functional expenses | $120,546 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,167 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $154,221 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $465,989 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $670,377 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $414,965 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $255,412 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $670,377 |