EIN 51-0168183

Buffalo County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
Kearney
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Buffalo County Historical Society preserves local history and educates the public regarding local history. It publishes a newsletter of researched articles on topics relating to history of persons & events in Buffalo County and distributes it to members and all area libraries & schools for educational use. The society maintains and preserves the archival collection of photos, records, letters, and other historical materials related to Buffalo County for use by the public for research and education.
Total revenues
$366,796
2023
Total expenses
$330,772
2023
Total assets
$2,764,167
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at Buffalo County Historical Society

Collected, preserved, and exhibited local artifacts in museum and thereby educated children and adults living in or visiting local area.
Maintained and preserved the archival collection of photos, records, letters, and other Historical materials related to Buffalo County for use by public for research and education.
Publication of newsletter of researched articles on topics relating to history of persons & events in Buffalo County and the distribution of newsletter to members and all area libraries & schools for educational use.
Maintained and preserved the archival collection of photos, records, letters, and other Historical materials related to Buffalo County for use by public for research and education.

Who funds Buffalo County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Sterns Charitable FoundationRepaint Train Engine and Coal Car$25,000
Kearney Area Community FoundationFurnishings for Proj$12,500
Nebraska Humanities Council (NHC)Regrants$7,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Buffalo County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer MurrishExecutive Director
Mary Beth LoweTreasurer$0
Vickie SchaeplerVice President$0
Kevin McGregorDirector$0
Randy BasnettPresident$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Buffalo County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$283,357
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,530
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$42
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$15
Miscellaneous revenues$81,852
Total revenues$366,796

Form 990s for Buffalo County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-31990View PDF
2022-122023-07-11990View PDF
2021-122022-11-03990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-10-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,500 from Kearney Area Community Foundation
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Sterns Charitable Foundation
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 523
Kearney, NE 68848
County
Buffalo County, NE
Website URL
bchs.us/ 
Phone
(308) 234-3041
IRS details
EIN
51-0168183
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
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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