Program areas at The Paradise Center
General maintenance of the historical building and its grounds. Major achievements in 2023 were headlined by construction of a new 1300 square-foot replica of a 1930s railroad roadhouse to display large and historically significant railroad items related to the railroad history of Paradise, MT. Exhibits organized around five themes: passenger rail, railroads and freight, railroads and the US mail, tie plant operations, and roundhouse operations. Additional improvements were made to ensure the entire building is accessible by ADA standards
Provision of space for rent for community events
Year-round art programs including live performances, local theatrical group; adult and youth classes, summer youth art camp, displays, outreach to county schools
Who funds The Paradise Center
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The Paradise Center
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Mac Hall | Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| John Thorson | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-11-08 |
| David Colyer | Vice President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Karen Thorson | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Judith Stamm | President | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
Financials for The Paradise Center
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $214,953 | $129,835 | 65.6% |
| Program services | $13,135 | $3,567 | 268.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,595 | $1,225 | 30.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | | - |
| Net rental income | $2,675 | | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $2,062 | -100% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $232,358 | $136,689 | 70% |
Organizations like The Paradise Center
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Irvington Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Irvington, NY | $71,679 |
| Lawrence County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | New Castle, PA | $94,945 |
| Historical Association of South Haven | 501(c)(3) | South Haven, MI | $359,548 |
| Ozaukee County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Cedarburg, WI | $152,486 |
| Conservation Society of York County | 501(c)(3) | Airville, PA | $93,243 |
| Orleans Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Orleans, MA | $130,269 |
| Autauga County Heritage Association | 501(c)(3) | Prattville, AL | $133,166 |
| Union County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | New Albany, MS | $279,664 |
| Fort Recovery Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Fort Recovery, OH | $101,026 |
| Ocean County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Toms River, NJ | $135,186 |
Data update history
February 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,500 from Treacy Foundation January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 162
- Paradise, MT 59856
- County
- Sanders County, MT
- Website URL
- paradisecentermt.org/Â
- Phone
- (510) 710-9733
IRS details
- EIN
- 47-1975683
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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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