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EIN 95-2408625

Bishop Museum and Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Bishop
State
California
Year formed
1964
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Bishop Museum and Historical Society operates and maintains the Historic Laws Railroad Station and Museum, procures and protects artifacts of historical significance, restores and operates the historic Death Valley Railroad Engine, all while being located in Bishop, CA.
Total revenues
$304,221
2023
Total expenses
$430,568
2023
Total assets
$399,024
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Bishop Museum and Historical Society

Maintained and operated the Historic Laws Railroad Station and Museum. Procured artifacts of significance to the history of the Owens Valley. Restored and operated the historic Death Valley Railroad Engine.

Who funds Bishop Museum and Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$10,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$7,050
Death Valley ConservancyReproduction Death Valley 20-mule Borax Wagons$0
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Bishop Museum and Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Jay SmartPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0
Pete WatercottPresident / Treasurer$0
Raven AngelesBusiness Manager$0
Becky ConesTreasurer$0
Denise GillespieSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Bishop Museum and Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$236,689
Program services$11,345
Investment income and dividends$4,407
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$27,970
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$23,810
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$304,221

Form 990s for Bishop Museum and Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-13990View PDF
2022-062022-10-28990View PDF
2021-062021-11-03990View PDF
2020-062021-02-17990View PDF
2019-062019-12-05990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 363
Bishop, CA 93515
County
Inyo County, CA
Phone
(760) 873-5950
IRS details
EIN
95-2408625
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1964
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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