Trego County Historical Society

Organization Overview

Trego County Historical Society is located in Wakeeney, KS. The organization was established in 1973. 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, Trego County Historical Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trego County Historical Society 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, Trego County Historical Society generated $96.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $53.0k 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 PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND OR EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. THE CORPORATION SHALL BE OPERATED CONSISTENTLY FOR SUCH PURPOSES AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES THE THE TREGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY: SAID CORPORATION SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO OWN AND OPERATE MUSEUMS AND CONCESSIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND ACCEPT BEQUESTS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE TREGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.TO EXPLORE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL INFORMATION , FACTS, COLLECTIONS AND DOCUMENTS OF TREGO COUNTY.PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.ENCOURAGE SHARING OF COLLECTIONS OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND ANY OTHER MATERIAL ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE HISTORY OF THIS AREA. ITEMS OR COLLECTIONS MAY BE DONATED OR LOANED. ITEMS LOANED SHOULD SPECIFY FROM WHOM AND THE TIME PERIOD ON DISPLAY.TO EXPAND FUNDS IN AN EFF

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND OR EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. THE CORPORATION SHALL BE OPERATED CONSISTENTLY FOR SUCH PURPOSES AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES THE THE TREGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY: SAID CORPORATION SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO OWN AND OPERATE MUSEUMS AND CONCESSIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND ACCEPT BEQUESTS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE TREGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.TO EXPLORE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL INFORMATION , FACTS, COLLECTIONS AND DOCUMENTS OF TREGO COUNTY.PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.ENCOURAGE SHARING OF COLLECTIONS OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND ANY OTHER MATERIAL ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE HISTORY OF THIS AREA. ITEMS OR COLLECTIONS MAY BE DONATED OR LOANED. ITEMS LOANED SHOULD SPECIFY FROM WHOM AND THE TIME PERIOD ON DISPLAY.TO EXPAND FUNDS IN AN EFFORT TO PRESERVE ANY ITEM DEEMED OF SUFFICIENT HISTORICAL VALUE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Benkelman
Vice President
$0
William E Deines
President
$0
Evea Rumpel
Treasurer
$0
Delbert Bollig
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$580
Fundraising events$798
Related organizations$0
Government grants $12,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$52,889
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$66,267
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $207
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $30,000
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $96,474

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Trego County Historical Society has recieved totaling $27,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$15,000
Greater Salina Community Foundation

Salina, KS

PURPOSE: Capital Project

$12,000
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