Program areas at WCF
The Foundation provided upkeep and maintenance on historic buildings and preservation of archival collections. All historic buildings and collections relate directly to The life and times of Willa Cather.
The Foundation provided numerous educational scholarships for individuals who were furthering literary education.
The Foundation provided various seminars, conferences, guided tours, and educational programs on The life, times, and settings of Willa Cather. Arts programs and exhibitions are also provided regularily in its restored red cloud opera house, which figured prminently in The life of young Willa Cather.
Who funds The National Willa Cather Center (WCF)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at WCF
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Ashley Olson | Executive Director | $110,187 | 2024-10-22 |
| Leslie Levy | Former Executive Director | $39,750 | 2024-10-22 |
| Rachel Olsen | Director of Education and Engagement | | 2023-09-05 |
| Tracy Sanford Tucker | Director of Collections and Curation | | 2023-09-05 |
| Mark W. Bostock | Board Member | $0 | 2023-09-05 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for WCF
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,784,594 | $2,792,119 | -0.3% |
| Program services | $241,639 | $153,868 | 57% |
| Investment income and dividends | $85,852 | $116,796 | -26.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $112,029 | $102,145 | 9.7% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $11,517 | $-24,292 | 147.4% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $4,239 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $3,239,870 | $3,140,636 | 3.2% |
Organizations like WCF
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Archaeological Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Albuquerque, NM | $6,614,180 |
| Crow Canyon Archaeological Center | 501(c)(3) | Cortez, CO | $5,586,764 |
| C M Russell Museum | 501(c)(3) | Great Falls, MT | $3,612,847 |
| Ox-Bow | 501(c)(3) | Saugatuck, MI | $2,774,424 |
| Florida Humanities Council (FHC) | 501(c)(3) | Saint Petersburg, FL | $2,830,799 |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | 501(c)(3) | Hartford, CT | $1,317,895 |
| Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $6,782,095 |
| Oregon Humanities | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $2,552,790 |
| Utah Humanities | 501(c)(3) | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,714,111 |
| Alaska Humanities Forum | 501(c)(3) | Anchorage, AK | $2,826,160 |
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Holland Foundation January 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Conservation easementReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 413 N Webster St
- Red Cloud, NE 68970
- County
- Webster County, NE
- Website URL
- willacather.org/Â
- Phone
- (402) 746-2653
- Facebook page
- WillaCatherFoundationÂ
- Twitter profile
- @willacatherfdnÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 47-0485401
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1955
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A70: Humanities Organizations
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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