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EIN 23-7132446

West Des Moines Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
West Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
1970
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
West Des Moines Historical Society is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to community enrichment through education, preservation, and celebration of the history and heritage of the Greater West Des Moines area and its environs. The society maintains historical information on the Underground Railroad and one-room schoolhouses, educates students on their history, and provides a leadership program to high school students. Additionally, they work towards preserving the rich history of West Des Moines by offering tours of the Jordan House and Bennett School to the general public.
Total revenues
$177,700
2022
Total expenses
$152,930
2022
Total assets
$956,446
2022
Num. employees
2
2022

Program areas at West Des Moines Historical Society

Preserve the history of West Des Moines and provide tours of the jordan house and bennett school to the general public.
Educate students on the history of the underground railroad and one room school houses and provide a leadership program to students from participating area high schools.

Who funds West Des Moines Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesGrant Distribution$28,750
Bravo Greater Des MoinesGeneral Funding$18,325
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesGrant Distribution$12,043
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at West Des Moines Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Gale BrubakerExecutive Director$49,530
Kelly PearcePresident$0
Allison UllestadPast President / Vice President / Secretary / Director$0
Kristin ClaytonTreasurer$0
Jeana SchultzSecretary / Director$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for West Des Moines Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$155,243
Program services$13,112
Investment income and dividends$5,136
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-429
Net income from fundraising events$3,443
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,195
Total revenues$177,700

Form 990s for West Des Moines Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-10-13990View PDF
2020-122021-10-25990View PDF
2019-122020-10-21990View PDF
2018-122019-10-28990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $18,325 from Bravo Greater Des Moines
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $34,750 from Bravo Greater Des Moines
June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2001 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
wdmhs.org/ 
Phone
(515) 225-1286
IRS details
EIN
23-7132446
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1970
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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