EIN 81-0454269

National Museum of Forest Service History

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
State
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
National Museum of Forest Service History collects and preserves U.S. Forest Service history, offering educational resources and showcasing America's conservation legacy.
Total revenues
$2,119,810
2023
Total expenses
$489,675
2023
Total assets
$11,345,536
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at National Museum of Forest Service History

Construction of the National conservation legacy and education center (the center). The center, when completed, will be open to the public year-round. The center will provide a centralized National facility for archives, official and personal memorabilia portraying the entire scope of Forest Service activities, including research, state and private forestry, international forestry, and the protection and management of the entire National Forest system. The Museum's support comes primarily from private contributions, government grants, membership dues, and in-kind donations.
Provide a quarterly newsletter to members to update activities of the organization and raise awareness of current news items relevant to the History of the Forest Service.

Who funds National Museum of Forest Service History

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
M J Murdock Charitable TrustExhibit Design Development & Implementation$300,000
Dennis and Phyllis Washington FoundationEducational Interactive Exhibits in the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Exhibition Hall$100,000
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd RyanUpper Rock Creek Historic Preservation$35,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at National Museum of Forest Service History

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa TateExecutive Director$90,000
Tom PetersenDevelopment Director
Amanda WickelCampus Manager and Administrative Assistant
David M. StackVice President$0
Tom ThompsonPresident$0

Financials for National Museum of Forest Service History

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,905,129
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$203,452
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$11,229
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,119,810

Form 990s for National Museum of Forest Service History

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-17990View PDF
2022-122023-04-15990View PDF
2021-122022-04-16990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122020-09-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 27, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from M J Murdock Charitable Trust
October 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 17, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
National levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Box 2772
Missoula, MT 59806
Metro area
Missoula, MT
County
Missoula County, MT
Website URL
forestservicemuseum.org/ 
Phone
(406) 541-6374
IRS details
EIN
81-0454269
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0161281
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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