EIN 73-6103406

Cherokee National Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Tahlequah
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2020-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Cherokee National Historical Society preserves, promotes, and teaches Cherokee history and culture. The Society operates a museum featuring displays of artifacts and historical exhibits while showcasing a historically accurate ancient Cherokee village. It provides genealogy research to Native American individuals seeking ancestral information. Cherokee heritage art shows celebrate ancient crafts, arts, and culture. Education and development initiatives foster interest in preserving the history and culture of the Cherokee people, while also enhancing the Cherokee heritage museum.
Total revenues
$954,302
2020
Total expenses
$1,060,449
2020
Total assets
$2,426,107
2020
Num. employees
10
2020

Program areas at Cherokee National Historical Society

The Society operates a museum of history with displays of artifacts and Historical exhibits. The Society also has a historically accurate ancient Cherokee village. Geneology research provides native american individuals with information about ancestory. Cherokee heritage art shows demonstrate ancient crafts, arts and culture. Education and development generates interest in preserving the history and culture of the Cherokee people and in improving the Cherokee heritage museum. Cherokee members can utilize the facility for various events such as education programs, art shows, and other cultural events.

Who funds Cherokee National Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$231

Personnel at Cherokee National Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Brenda Lawrence PartainTreasurer$0
Ron CambianoSecretary$0
honor KeelerVice President / President$0
Steve BolinPresident$0
Meredith A FraileySecretary$0

Financials for Cherokee National Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2020
Total grants, contributions, etc.$845,509
Program services$61,348
Investment income and dividends$15,511
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$23,494
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$7,269
Miscellaneous revenues$1,171
Total revenues$954,302

Form 990s for Cherokee National Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-122021-09-27990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
2018-122020-02-05990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
2016-122017-12-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
November 7, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
June 22, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,520 from Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF)
April 30, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseums
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Receives government fundingAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 515
Tahlequah, OK 74465
County
Cherokee County, OK
Website URL
visitcherokeenation.com/attractions/cherokee-national-history-museum 
Phone
(918) 456-6007
Facebook page
cherokeehc 
Twitter profile
@cherokeecenter 
IRS details
EIN
73-6103406
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
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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