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EIN 75-0851204

Dallas Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
City
Dallas
State
Texas
Year formed
1922
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
The purpose of the Society is to institute and encourage Historical inquiry, to collect, preserve and exhibit the materials of history and to spread Historical information, especially concerning the city of Dallas, Texas; the county of Dallas, Texas; and the state of Texas. The Dallas Historical Society collects, preserves and exhibits the unique heritage of Dallas and Texas to educate and inspire present and future generations.
Total revenues
$807,040
2023
Total expenses
$1,232,104
2023
Total assets
$1,844,345
2023
Num. employees
22
2023

Program areas at Dallas Historical Society

Produced exhibits and educational programs and provided library, research and meetings facilities which enabled the public to explore and learn about the history of the city and county of Dallas, the state of Texas, and the southwestern United States.

Who funds Dallas Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
State Fair of Texas$123,000
Harry Bass FoundationProgram$50,000
Communities Foundation of TexasThis Grant Is Designated for General Support.$25,282
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Dallas Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Karl C.Executive Director
Ashlee W.Director of Development and Outreach
Karl ChiaoPast Executive Director$177,807
Charles LipscombPresident$0
Roy WashburnChairman$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Dallas Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$516,807
Program services$125,100
Investment income and dividends$30,057
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$246,385
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$17,824
Net income from fundraising events$-133,568
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,435
Total revenues$807,040

Form 990s for Dallas Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-15990View PDF
2022-062022-12-28990View PDF
2021-062022-03-02990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-02-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from Clampitt Cares Foundation
August 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Harry Bass Foundation
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $123,000 from State Fair of Texas
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 150038
Dallas, TX 75315
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Dallas County, TX
Website URL
dallashistory.org/ 
Phone
(214) 421-4500
IRS details
EIN
75-0851204
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1922
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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