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EIN 48-0777475

Douglas County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
City
Lawrence
State
Kansas
Year formed
1933
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Douglas County Historical Society collects, preserves and disseminates the history of Douglas County, KS. The society operates a museum to preserve the historical culture of the community.
Total revenues
$1,370,211
2023
Total expenses
$1,058,062
2023
Total assets
$1,933,854
2023
Num. employees
17
2023

Program areas at Douglas County Historical Society

Operation of a museum to preserve the Historical culture of the community.

Who funds Douglas County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA)$235,539
Douglas County Community FoundationGeneral Support$174,582
The Sunderland FoundationHelp Preserve and Share Douglas County Cultural Heritage$122,009
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Douglas County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Steve NowakExecutive Director$91,874
Will HaynesDirector of Engagement and Learning
Natalie VondrakCommunications and Outreach Manager
John JewellBusiness Manager
Tiffany McIntoshOutreach Manager

Financials for Douglas County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,219,095
Program services$95,832
Investment income and dividends$45,839
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$816
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,486
Miscellaneous revenues$5,143
Total revenues$1,370,211

Form 990s for Douglas County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $235,539 from Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA)
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $269,745 from Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1047 Massachusetts St
Lawrence, KS 66044
Metro area
Lawrence, KS
County
Douglas County, KS
Website URL
watkinsmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(785) 841-4109
IRS details
EIN
48-0777475
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1933
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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