Program areas at South County History Center
The Center maintains a significant collection of historic archival materials and artifacts, as well as a research library. These collections are available for scholarly research, presented to the public through exhibitions and programming, loaned to other cultural institutions, and preserved for future generations.
The Center presents engaging and meaningful public programs and educational opportunities in order to inspire learning and understanding about our region's history.
The Center is engaged in historic preservation, namely at the Old Washington County Jail (1858/1861) in Kingston, Rhode Island; the Potter Family Burial Ground in Kingston, Rhode Island; and the Quaker Burial Ground in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Each of these properties is preserved by the Center and used to fulfill the organization's mission.
Grants made by South County History Center
Who funds South County History Center
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at South County History Center
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Erica Luke | Executive Director | $46,809 | 2023-10-13 |
| Shantia Anderheggen | Trustee and Vice Chair | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| John Parkhurst | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Mary Keane | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Joanne Pope Melish | Chair | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for South County History Center
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $105,322 | $144,413 | -27.1% |
| Program services | $10,889 | $4,365 | 149.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $17,164 | $18,533 | -7.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $82,114 | $16,407 | 400.5% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $807 | $448 | 80.1% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $216,296 | $184,166 | 17.4% |
Organizations like South County History Center
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Walt Whitman Birthplace Association | 501(c)(3) | South Huntington, NY | $370,475 |
| Marshall County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Warren, MN | $64,632 |
| Oneida County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Utica, NY | $224,937 |
| Cedar Falls Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Cedar Falls, IA | $367,803 |
| Friends of Col Ben Stephenson House | 501(c)(3) | Edwardsville, IL | $68,398 |
| Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor | 501(c)(3) | Latrobe, PA | $198,748 |
| Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association | 501(c)(3) | Coupeville, WA | $119,395 |
| Southeast Volusia Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $165,680 |
| Madison County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Oneida, NY | $606,731 |
| Fulton County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Wauseon, OH | $140,429 |
Data update history
November 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2636 Kingstown Rd
- Kingston, RI 02881
- Metro area
- Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- County
- Washington County, RI
- Website URL
- southcountyhistorycenter.org/Â
- Phone
- (401) 783-1328
IRS details
- EIN
- 05-6011751
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1959
- 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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