The Filson Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

The Filson Historical Society Inc is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (N50) the organization is classified as: Recreational Clubs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Filson Historical Society Inc employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Filson Historical Society Inc 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, Filson Historical Society Inc generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE FILSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND SHARE THE SIGNIFICANT HISTORY AND CULTURE OF KENTUCKY AND THE OHIO VALLEY. THE FILSON IS COMMITTED TO THE WORK OF PRESERVATION ACCESS AND EDUCATION PURSUING EVER GREATER DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION, ITS OPERATIONS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY EXCELLENCE, SERVICE, AND INTEGRITY. ITS VISION IS TO BE A NATIONALLY PREEMINENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY THAT INSPIRES ITS COMMUNITIES TO BUILD A STRONGER PRESENT AND FUTURE THROUGH LEARNING FROM THE PAST.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FILSON'S EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OFFERS MORE THAN 76 DIVERSE LECTURES AND EVENTS TO THE PUBLIC ANNUALLY. THE LECTURES ARE PRESENTED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY BY EXPERTS AND BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AUTHORS. THESE PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE THE PRESTIGIOUS GERTRUDE BROWN LECTURE SERIES, BIANNUAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCE, AND VARIOUS EDUCATION LECTURES THAT FOCUS ON OUR CULTURE AND HISTORY. MEMBERSHIP, ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTIONS, AND GRANT FUNDING ARE ALSO VITAL COMPONENTS OF SUSTAINING THE FILSON'S OPERATIONS. THE COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT (LIBRARY, MANUSCRIPTS, PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHS, AND MUSEUM OBJECTS) STEWARDS COLLECTIONS WITH SIGNIFICANT CONNECTION TO KENTUCKY AND THE OHIO RIVER VALLEY TO PRESERVE AND SHARE THE HISTORY OF OUR REGION. MATERIAL DATING FROM PRE-COLUMBIAN INDIGENOUS HISTORY THROUGH THE 21ST CENTURY IS PRESERVED, CATALOGED, AND MADE AVAILABLE TO IN-PERSON AND REMOTE RESEARCHERS. NEW MATERIALS ARE CONSIDERED FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE COLLECTION MONTHLY. RESEARCHERS VISIT THE FILSON FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD TO USE COLLECTIONS FOR BOOKS, ARTICLES, NOVELS, PLAYS, SCHOOL PAPERS, FAMILY HISTORIES AND MORE. CITATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO FILSON COLLECTIONS REGULARLY APPEAR IN RESULTING WORKS. THE FILSON PRODUCES TWO PUBLICATIONS, THE FILSON NEWSMAGAZINE AND OHIO VALLEY HISTORY AND IS A CONSORTIUM MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KENTUCKY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$313,307
Fundraising events$35,716
Related organizations$0
Government grants $411,842
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,262,709
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $83,777
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,023,574
Total Program Service Revenue$61,520
Investment income $659,294
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $8,900
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,191,894
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$908
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,673
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,956,640

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Filson Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Isadore And Rose Goldstein Family Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$32,079,027
Earnings$4,284,153
Net Contributions$483,300
Other Expense$1,025,435
Ending Balance$35,821,045

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