EIN 54-6044435

Western History Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
State
Year formed
1961
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Western History Association promotes and supports the study of the North American West through conferences, journals, awards, and membership.
Also known as...
University of Kansas
Total revenues
$441,545
2022
Total expenses
$327,561
2022
Total assets
$803,175
2022
Num. employees
2
2022

Program areas at Western History Association

Organization promotes the study of the north american west through organizing an annual conference and supporting two journals: the Western historical quarterly and the Montana: the magazine of Western History. Membership numbers have been around 950 this year and are more current than ever before as we are using new membership management software.
Awards given to authors, publishers, and students who have been chosen because of their outstanding writing on historical issues. Fourty-six (46) recipients were chosen by the board of committees to receive the awards.

Who funds Western History Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$5,250

Personnel at Western History Association

NameTitleCompensation
Elaine Marie NelsonExecutive Director$23,591
William DeverellPresident$0
Stephen AronPast - President$0
Donald L FixicoPast President$0
Martha A SandweissPresident$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Western History Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$198,077
Program services$242,834
Investment income and dividends$20,912
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-20,278
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$441,545

Form 990s for Western History Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-24990View PDF
2021-122022-09-02990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122021-05-13990View PDF
2019-062020-10-14990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementHistoryBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1445 Jayhawk Blvd 3650 Wescoe Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
Metro area
Lawrence, KS
Website URL
westernhistory.org/ 
Phone
(785) 864-0860
IRS details
EIN
54-6044435
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1961
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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