Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society

Organization Overview

Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society, operating under the name Harbor History Museum, is located in Gig Harbor, WA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Harbor History Museum employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Harbor History Museum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Harbor History Museum generated $815.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $620.7k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE GHPHS, DBA HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM, IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE THE HERITAGE OF THE GREATER GIG HARBOR COMMUNITIES. WE DO THIS BY COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND SHARING THE RICH HISTORY OF THIS AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MUSEUM EXHIBITS AND RESEARCH LIBRARY: 2 CUSTOM HISTORY EXHIBITS CREATED EACH YEAR IN-HOUSE, 2-3 CUSTOM ART EXHIBITS HIGHLIGHTING PACIFIC NORTHWEST ADULT AND YOUTH ARTISTS; OFFERS A TRAVELING EXHIBIT PROGRAM. THE RESEARCH LIBRARY PROVIDES HISTORY, PHOTOGRAPH, BIOGRAPHY, AND GENEALOGY RESEARCH ONSITE, BY PHONE AND EMAIL REQUEST.


RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE: A) 1925 COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL SHENANDOAH,; FUNDING BY A WASHINGTON STATE HERITAGE GRANT, PIERCE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, HUMANITITES WASHINGTON, AND LOCAL DONORS; VOLUNTEER-BASED UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A SHIPWRIGHT; INCLUDES PUBLIC OUTREACH TO SHOWCASE THE RESTORATION TECHNIQUES, PROCESS AND TOOLS; B)1893 MIDWAY ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE; PROVIDES IMMERSION EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS INTO THE HISTORY OF SCHOOLHOUSE EDUCATION; FUNDING BY GIG HARBOR GARDEN TOUR ASSOCIATION; AND C) RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF THE 1958 THUNDERBIRD HULL NUMBER 1 SAILBOAT, BUILT AT THE EDDON BOAT COMPANY IN GIG HARBOR.


EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH: WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, TOURS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS RELATING TO CURRENT EXHIBITS (SOMETIMES PARTNERING WITH AREA NON-PROFITS AND ART GROUPS), THE PIONEER SCHOOL EXPERIENCE WHICH PROVIDES CURRICULUM-BASED HISTORY LESSONS TO MORE THAN 1,500 PENINSULA AREA STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN THE 1893 ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE.


RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE: A) 1925 COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL SHENANDOAH,; FUNDING BY A WASHINGTON STATE HERITAGE GRANT, PIERCE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, HUMANITITES WASHINGTON, AND LOCAL DONORS; VOLUNTEER-BASED UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A SHIPWRIGHT; INCLUDES PUBLIC OUTREACH TO SHOWCASE THE RESTORATION TECHNIQUES, PROCESS AND TOOLS; B)1893 MIDWAY ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE; PROVIDES IMMERSION EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS INTO THE HISTORY OF SCHOOLHOUSE EDUCATION; FUNDING BY GIG HARBOR GARDEN TOUR ASSOCIATION; AND C) RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF THE 1958 THUNDERBIRD HULL NUMBER 1 SAILBOAT, BUILT AT THE EDDON BOAT COMPANY IN GIG HARBOR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephanie Lile
Executive Director
$60,992
P Stephen Aita
Secretary
$0
Dennis Hardman
President
$0
Mark Allen
Vice President
$0
Adison Richards
Trustee
$0
Chris Unger
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$64,394
Related organizations$0
Government grants $123,982
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$576,065
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $150
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$764,441
Total Program Service Revenue$27,017
Investment income $6,874
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $15,782
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$6,601
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $7,336
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $815,599

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society has recieved totaling $67,093.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

Tacoma, WA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL SUPPORT, OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT

$31,500
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: CULTURE

$15,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE

$10,000
Rpm Foundation

Tacoma, WA

PURPOSE: Scholarship funding

$9,400
$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$193
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$271,931
Earnings$78,536
Ending Balance$350,467

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