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EIN 23-7049683

Cowlitz County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Kelso
State
Washington
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Cowlitz County Historical Society discovers, preserves, and disseminates knowledge about the history of Cowlitz County and the State of Washington through a historical museum and various community outreach programs. It issues a quarterly newsletter and publication to achieve its mission.
Total revenues
$137,627
2023
Total expenses
$173,609
2023
Total assets
$2,781,150
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Cowlitz County Historical Society

Discovering, preserving and disseminating knowledge about the history of Cowlitz County. Quarterly newsletter and publication issued.
Discovering, preserving and disseminating knowledge about the history of Cowlitz County. Quarterly newsletter and publication issued.

Who funds Cowlitz County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Humanities WashingtonCovid Recovery Funds As Provided By the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Arp)$7,000
Emerald Sky FoundationHistorical Museum$1,500
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$18

Personnel at Cowlitz County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Joseph GovednikExecutive Director$0
Lee KesslerPresident$0
Nick FazioBoard Member$0
Robert ChaceSecretary / Director$0
Tom PencePast Treasurer$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Cowlitz County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$94,325
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$36,975
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$6,327
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$137,627

Form 990s for Cowlitz County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-05990View PDF
2022-122023-11-01990View PDF
2021-122022-10-31990View PDF
2020-122021-11-01990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 29, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from Humanities Washington
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from Emerald Sky Foundation
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
405 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
Metro area
Longview, WA
County
Cowlitz County, WA
Website URL
co.cowlitz.wa.us/218/museum 
Phone
(360) 577-3119
IRS details
EIN
23-7049683
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1949
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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