Bent County Historical Society is located in Las Animas, CO. The organization was established in 1968. 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, Bent County Historical Society employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bent 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, Bent County Historical Society generated $120.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $66.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
T0 PRESERVE THE HISTORY & HERITAGE OF BENT CO THROUGH THE FACILITATION OF THE BENT CO CHRONICLE, ART GUILD, PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES THAT INTERPRET THE CULTURE/ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY OF THE REGION, OPERATION/PRESERVATION - RAWLINGS HERITAGE CTR, MUSEUM & BOGGSVILLE HISTORICAL SITE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHEDULE D, PART IX - PROGRESS ON HISTORIC RESTORATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jaxson Meardon Vice President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Connie Harris Treas | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Kathleen Tomlin President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Phyllis Lutz Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Linda Bourne Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Donna Dodson Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $14,205 |
Fundraising events | $3,399 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $60,520 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $103,124 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,349 |
Investment income | $267 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $12,248 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $120,608 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $24,121 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,845 |
Fees for services: Management | $419 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,590 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $350 |
Office expenses | $3,780 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,213 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,017 |
Insurance | $3,647 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $66,491 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,575 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $27,489 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $66,422 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,374,526 |
Total assets | $3,567,012 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $808 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $808 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,566,204 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,567,012 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Bent County Historical Society has recieved totaling $42,541.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: RENOVATION | $20,000 |
Nextfifty Initiative Denver, CO PURPOSE: VEHICLE PURCHASE | $15,000 |
Edmund T & Eleanor Quick Foundation Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
El Pomar Foundation Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: 2021 BOGGSVILLE DAYS | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $41 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Railroad Heritage Inc Topeka, KS | $0 | $93,486 |
Arizona Historical Society Tucson, AZ | $4,905,511 | $5,450,544 |
Oklahoma Hall Of Fame Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $15,367,222 | $1,723,507 |
Boulder Historical Society Inc Boulder, CO | $19,392,062 | $1,254,110 |
Maricopa County Historical Society Wickenburg, AZ | $19,800,198 | $1,675,075 |
Aspen Historical Society Aspen, CO | $4,847,508 | $1,684,558 |
Historic Denver Inc Denver, CO | $2,418,830 | $1,380,558 |
Reno County Historical Society Inc Hutchinson, KS | $3,503,788 | $1,428,936 |
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Lincoln, NE | $17,627,220 | $2,353,385 |
The International Dark-Sky Association Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,012,568 | $1,356,197 |
Cherokee National Historical Society Inc Tahlequah, OK | $2,426,107 | $954,302 |
Tulsa Historical Society Tulsa, OK | $8,618,832 | $802,922 |