1. Directory
  2. Rhode Island
  3. Narragansett
  4. South County Museum
EIN 05-0309038

South County Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Narragansett
State
Rhode Island
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
South County Museum showcases over 20,000 artifacts from Rhode Island's agricultural, marine and textile past across seven buildings. It operates a history museum with interactive exhibits aimed at preserving the region's rich history and educating the public. The museum offers historical exhibits such as a working farm, an operating print shop, and an interactive blacksmith shop to display Rhode Island's heritage of its agricultural, marine and textile past to both members and the public.
Total revenues
$137,739
2023
Total expenses
$168,758
2023
Total assets
$255,910
2023
Num. employees
0
2021

Program areas at South County Museum

1.The South County Museum displayed, to the public and members, Rhode Islands rich heritage of its agricultural, marine and textile past with its historical exhibits. Exhibits include a working farm, an operating print shop and an interactive blacksmith shop. The members and the broader community attended numerous events including a Quilt show, a Chick Hatch, numerous weddings and music events. Major initiatives were completed in repairing, restoring and painting the main museum building and the collection storage was enhanced to permanently preserve and protect the collection.

Who funds South County Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Champlin FoundationGutters, Lighting, Basement Demo, and Dehumidifiers$38,943
The Rhode Island FoundationSummer Event Series$10,000
The Schein Family FoundationGeneral Use$1,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at South County Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Rebecca KellyExecutive Director$17,400
Heather KisilywiczPast Executive Director$47,769
Kristen EldridgeTreasurer$0
Dianne NoblesSecretary$0
Lynn WagnerPresident$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for South County Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$103,483
Program services$3,137
Membership dues$5,759
Investment income and dividends$6,136
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$8,066
Net income from sales of inventory$16,917
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$137,739

Form 990s for South County Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-10990EZView PDF
2022-122023-12-13990EZView PDF
2021-122022-12-12990View PDF
2020-122022-06-14990EZView PDF
2019-122022-04-01990EZView PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like South County Museum

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Benton County Museum and Historical SocietyProsser, WA$86,996
Friends of the Tubac Presidio and MuseumTubac, AZ$203,445
Wisconsin Veterans Museum FoundationMadison, WI$170,400
Tobacco Farm Life MuseumKenly, NC$144,603
Fort Mill History MuseumFort Mill, SC$168,527
Audie Murphy American Cotton MuseumGreenville, TX$205,495
San Dieguito Heritage MuseumEncinitas, CA$89,027
Veterans Memorial MuseumChehalis, WA$595,397
Aarch SocietyFrederick, MD$612,194
Bowman County Historical and Geneological SocietyBowman, ND$234,173
Data update history
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
July 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Rhode Island Foundation
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $38,943 from The Champlin Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 709
Narragansett, RI 02882
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
County
Washington County, RI
Website URL
southcountymuseum.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
05-0309038
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1986
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
Free account sign-up

Want updates when South County Museum has new information, or want to find more organizations like South County Museum?

Create free Cause IQ account
Cause IQ is a website that helps companies grow, maintain, and serve their nonprofit clients, and helps nonprofits find additional foundation funding. Our data and tools help professionals prospect for nonprofits, research opportunities, benchmark their clients, and enrich existing information.
Nonprofits
Product
Customers
About

© 2024 Nonprofit Metrics LLC
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy