Lyon County Historical Society is located in Emporia, KS. The organization was established in 1979. 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 12/2023, Lyon County Historical Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lyon 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 12/2023, Lyon County Historical Society generated $219.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $263.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAINTAIN HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINTAIN AND EXHIBIT HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON LOCAL HISTORY AND TO PROMOTE PRESERVATION IN THE AREAS OF LOCAL HERITAGE AND HISTORY
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mallory Bishop Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Cassity Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kevin Johnson President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mic Mcguire Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Porter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,140 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $136,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $56,286 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $197,026 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $299 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $10,690 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,959 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,403 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $218,981 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $108,364 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,600 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,021 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $653 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,200 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,378 |
| Office expenses | $4,209 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,409 |
| Travel | $475 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $809 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $53,042 |
| Insurance | $10,878 |
| All other expenses | $2,082 |
| Total functional expenses | $263,681 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $79,806 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $90,204 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $16,495 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,123 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,645,830 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,000 |
| Total assets | $1,840,458 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,635 |
| Total liabilities | $3,635 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,799,482 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $37,341 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,840,458 |