EIN 74-2276662

Gillespie County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
State
Year formed
1934
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Gillespie County Historical Society restores, preserves, and manages 13 historical structures at two museum sites in Fredericksburg, TX. They hold stewardship over over 60,000 separate artifacts and archival materials to promote historical knowledge through educational events and activities. The society facilitates exhibitions that teach the culture, history, and traditions of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County since its inception in 1846. Year-round educational events are hosted at the Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche Museums, which are open six days a week.
Total revenues
$1,142,099
2022
Total expenses
$873,944
2022
Total assets
$3,829,375
2022
Num. employees
19
2022

Program areas at Gillespie County Historical Society

Restore, preserve, and manage 13 Historical structures and interpretation at two museum sites that are open 6 days a week. Facilitate educational activities and exhibitions that teach the history of fredericksburg since its inception in 1846 and that of Gillespie County since its inception in 1848.

Who funds Gillespie County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fredericksburg Social Turn VereinHistorical Preservat$45,290
Dian Graves Owen FoundationGeneral Support$31,000
Kathryn Nell Harrison FoundationPreserve & Make Accessible Gillespie$25,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Gillespie County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
David ShieldsExecutive Director$77,123
Jeryl HooverPast Executive Director [thru 08 and 2021]$57,306
Jim WilhiteTreasurer$0
Marty KaderliPresident$0
Harry ScharoldSecond Vice President$0
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Gillespie County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$887,259
Program services$164,353
Investment income and dividends$8,189
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$18,458
Net rental income$12,377
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-21,356
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$72,760
Miscellaneous revenues$59
Total revenues$1,142,099

Form 990s for Gillespie County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-29990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122022-05-04990View PDF
2019-122022-02-09990View PDF
2018-122019-12-27990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $45,290 from Fredericksburg Social Turn Verein
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Kathryn Nell Harrison Foundation
August 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
325 W Main St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
County
Gillespie County, TX
Website URL
pioneermuseum.org/ 
Phone
(830) 990-8441
IRS details
EIN
74-2276662
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1934
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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