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EIN 91-6013489

Jefferson County Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
City
Port Townsend
State
Washington
Year formed
1958
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Jefferson County Historical Society preserves and educates the public on history through the operation of a historical museum in Port Townsend, WA. The organization focuses on outreach and education to aid in preserving local history.
Total revenues
$1,123,283
2023
Total expenses
$815,752
2023
Total assets
$2,902,748
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at Jefferson County Historical Society

Maintenance of Historical museum for Jefferson county.education and outreach of Historical information.

Who funds Jefferson County Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson FoundationCultural Institutions & Projects$110,000
Jefferson Community FoundationOperations$12,720
Humanities WashingtonCovid Recovery Funds As Provided By the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Arp)$7,500
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Jefferson County Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Shelly LeavensExecutive Director$57,500
Aldryth O'HaraTreasurer$0
Jenny WestdalPresident$0
Ken McBrideTrustee$0
Ann WelchVice President / Trustee$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Jefferson County Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$864,681
Program services$197,151
Investment income and dividends$27,864
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$23,230
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,357
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,123,283

Form 990s for Jefferson County Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-03990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Osceola County Historical SocietyKissimmee, FL$817,820
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Historic Columbia FoundationColumbia, SC$2,798,468
Knox HeritageKnoxville, TN$360,342
Fort Lauderdale Historical SocietyFort Lauderdale, FL$910,167
Oneida Community Mansion HouseOneida, NY$805,045
Orleans County Historical SocietyBrownington, VT$412,240
Key West Art & Historical Society (KWAHS)Key West, FL$2,926,481
Berks History CenterReading, PA$2,027,668
St Louis County Historical SocietyDuluth, MN$650,227
Data update history
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,150 from Jefferson Community Foundation
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $110,000 from The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
540 Water St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
County
Jefferson County, WA
Website URL
jeffersoncountyhistoricalsociety.com/ 
Phone
(360) 385-1003
IRS details
EIN
91-6013489
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1958
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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