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EIN 31-1061542

Highlands Museum and Discovery Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Ashland
State
Kentucky
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Highlands Museum and Discovery Center operates as a museum providing historical and educational information about the history of the region. Its mission is to preserve examples of the region's history and display them in its facility as well as host traveling displays from around the country. It is located in Ashland, KY.
Total revenues
$1,200,589
2023
Total expenses
$376,616
2023
Total assets
$3,976,695
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Highlands Museum and Discovery Center

The Museum exists to preserve examples of the history of the region and to provide a facility to display the items as well as traveling displays from around the country. The Museum also provides interactive activities to enhance learning experiences for children.

Who funds Highlands Museum and Discovery Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
King's Daughters Medical Center / Ashland Hospital Corporation (KDMC)Sponsorhip of 2 Fundraising Events and A Permanent Hands-On Children's Exhibit About Healthcare$259,402
The Woodlands FoundationDiscovery Center$70,000
King's Daughters Health FoundationSponsorship of Healthcare Exhibit$53,598
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Highlands Museum and Discovery Center

NameTitleCompensation
Kim JenkinsExecutive Director
Amber EvansHead of Housekeeping
Chelsey MayoDirector of Clark Family Discovery Center and Education Outreach
Julie ConradBusiness Manager
Andrew JonesBoard$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Highlands Museum and Discovery Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$944,127
Program services$31,810
Investment income and dividends$817
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$43,289
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$171,263
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$4,283
Miscellaneous revenues$5,000
Total revenues$1,200,589

Form 990s for Highlands Museum and Discovery Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-12-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $259,402 from King's Daughters Medical Center / Ashland Hospital Corporation (KDMC)
January 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 16 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $13,589 from Foundation for the Tri-State Community
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1620 Winchester Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
Metro area
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
County
Boyd County, KY
Website URL
highlandsmuseum.com/ 
Phone
(606) 329-8888
IRS details
EIN
31-1061542
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
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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