Northwest Montana Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Northwest Montana Historical Society Inc is located in Kalispell, MT. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Northwest Montana Historical Society Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Montana 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, Northwest Montana Historical Society Inc generated $204.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $153.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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 NORTHWEST MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO THE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ACQUISITION, PRESERVATION, AND DISPLAY OF MATERIAL RELATED TO LOCAL HISTORY, AND TO THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC OF MUSEUM PROGRAMS THROUGH RESEARCH, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITIONS AND DISPLAYS IMPROVED AND EXPANDED: FLATHEAD HISTORY EXHIBITION IMPROVED. OTHER EXHIBITS MODIFIED TO INCLUDE NEW ITEMS OBTAINED OVER PAST YEAR.


COMBINED MUSEUM USE AS COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE WITH OVER 200 EVENTS ATTENDED BY IN EXCESS OF 20,000 VISTORS AND TOUR-GOERS. ADDITIONALLY, MORE THAN 2,000 LOCAL STUDENTS BENEFITTED FROM FREE SCHOOL TOURS OF THE MUSEUM.


ON-GOING MUSEUM PROGRAMS INCLUDED 20TH ANNUAL JOHN WHITE LECTURE SERIES, HISTORY BOOK CLUB, HISTORIC FILM CLUB, 1895 CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE FOR THIRD GRADERS, NATIVE PLANTS GARDEN, ORAL HISTORY PROJECT, TRADITIONAL QUILTING WORKSHOP, AND NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.


EXHIBITIONS AND DISPLAYS IMPROVED AND EXPANDED: FLATHEAD HISTORY EXHIBITION IMPROVED. OTHER EXHIBITS MODIFIED TO INCLUDE NEW ITEMS OBTAINED OVER PAST YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jacob Thomas
Exec. Direct
$48,000
Jim Atkinson
Secretary
$0
Laurie Happ
President
$0
Alex Berry
Vice Preside
$0
Richard Siderius
President Em
$0
Margaret Lekander
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$19,331
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$134,745
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $975
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$154,076
Total Program Service Revenue$20,342
Investment income $3,977
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $11,344
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $204,274

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Northwest Montana Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $36,355.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Whitefish Community Foundation Inc

Whitefish, MT

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12,355
Bibler Foundation Inc

Kalispell, MT

PURPOSE: TO HELP ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY AND PRESERVE THE ARTISTIC LEGACY OF MONTANA

$10,000
Montana History Foundation

Helena, MT

PURPOSE: PROMOTE AND PRESERVE MONTANA HISTORY

$7,000
James And Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation

Rollins, MT

PURPOSE: FOR HISTORICAL EDUCATION

$7,000
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