Program areas at Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum
The Depot Museum exhibits railroad and related artifacts and memorabilia depicting the importance of rail services to the growth and development of the local area in the early 20th century, including a working telegraphy exhibit. Other exhibits include Indian artifacts, agricultural tools, products, and equipment, as well as a rotating exhibit area spotlighting local businesses and industries. This facility operates three days per week and is staffed by a paid facility manager and volunteer docents. This venue is normally visited by approximately 1000 individuals each year from multiple states and foreign countries.
The Farmstead facility provides insight and education as to rural life in this area at the beginning of the 20th century. It includes a fully furnished farmhouse, barn, garden (seasonal), and blacksmith display. Operation hours are consistent with the other two facilities. Staffing is provided by one paid facility manager and multiple volunteers. This facility is normally visited by approximately 750 people, including numerous school groups, each year.
The Depot Annex focuses on the museum's replica of the Ezekiel Airship, which reportedly flew before the Wright Brother's first flight. Other exhibits include an art gallery displaying the works of local artists, the last Shelby Mustang purchased by Shelby, and presents businesses, industries, and individuals whose contributions were significant to the growth and development of Northeast Texas. Staffing, hours of operation, and visitation are consistent with those reported in 4a.
Who funds Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Joyce Hively | Former Museum Director | $15,817 | 2021-12-31 |
Ken Baum | Facilities Manager , Executive Committee Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Gary Bicknell | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-05-11 |
David Abernathy | President and Trustee | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Gray McWhorter | Membership Chairman , Executive Committee Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $64,764 | $60,531 | 7% |
Program services | $7,140 | $2,566 | 178.3% |
Investment income and dividends | $10,955 | $7,058 | 55.2% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $50 | $650 | -92.3% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $-5,118 | $0 | -999% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $624 | $150 | 316% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $78,415 | $70,955 | 10.5% |
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Data update history
June 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 21 new personnel
February 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
September 30, 2020
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2018
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 157
- Pittsburg, TX 75686
- Metro area
- Longview, TX
- Website URL
- pittsburgtexasmuseum.org/Â
- Phone
- (903) 946-3243
IRS details
- EIN
- 75-2340925
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1990
- 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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