Sonoma Valley Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Sonoma Valley Historical Society Inc is located in Sonoma, CA. The organization was established in 1977. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sonoma Valley 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, Sonoma Valley Historical Society Inc generated $65.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $71.1k 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN 2019THE SOCIETY FULFILLED ITS MISSION WITH LECTURES ON LOCAL OR RELEVANT HISTORICAL SUBJECTS AND THROUGH MULTIPLE EXHIBITS IN THE DEPOT PARK MUSEUM. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: CALIFORNIA MISSIONS PAINTINGS - THE SOCIETY ACQUIRED AND THEN RESTORED THE ENTIRE OIL PAINTING COLLECTION OF CALIFORNIA MISSIONS BY MATTIE FOUNTAIN. HISTORY AND ME, THIRD GRADE PROJECT-THROUGH A GRANT FROM A DONOR, THE PROGRAM ENGAGED THIRD GRADE STUDENTS IN THE HISTORY OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND FULFILLED COMMON CORE SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS AS WELL AS INVOLVING MATHEMATICS AND WRITING SKILLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS AN ARCHIVE AND RESEARCH CENTER AT THE MARCY HOUSE, AN HISTORIC BUILDING LEASED FROM THE CITY OF SONOMA. IN 2019 THE SOCIETY CONTINUED TO INVENTORY AND CATALOG HISTORIC DOCUMENTS ABOUT THE SONOMA VALLEY IN ITS COLLECTION AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE COLLECTION TO THE PUBLIC.THE SOCIETY OPERATES THE DEPOT PARK MUSEUM FOR THE CITY OF SONOMA. THE SOCIETY USES IT COLLECTIONS TO PRESENT EXHIBITIONS FOR THE PUBLIC SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR AT THE MUSEUM AND ALSO PROVIDES TOURS OF THE EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUM TO SCHOOL GROUPS.THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY, THROUGH THEIR CALIFORNIA REVEALED PROJECT, GRANTED FUNDS FOR THE INVENTORYING AND CATALOGUING OF 1500 ARCHIVAL ITEMS BY PERSONNEL OF THE SONOMA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THE CALIFORNIA REVEALED PROGRAM ALSOG ACCEPTED OVER 1800 RARE SONOMA VALLEY NEWSPAPERS NOMINATED BY THE SONOMA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR DIGITIZING THAT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ONLINE ON THE INTERNET ARCHIVE WEBSITE.CALIFORNIA MISSIONS PAINTINGS - THE SOCIETY ACQUIRED AND THEN RESTORED THE ENTIRE OIL PAINTING COLLECTION OF CALIFORNIA MISSIONS BY MATTIE FOUNTAIN.HISTORY AND ME, THIRD GRADE PROJECT-THROUGH A GRANT FROM A DONOR, THE PROGRAM ENGAGED THIRD GRADE STUDENTS IN THE HISTORY OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND FULFILLED COMMON CORE SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS AS WELL AS INVOLVING MATHEMATICS AND WRITING SKILLS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,708
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $14,083
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$26,077
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$43,868
Total Program Service Revenue$3,429
Investment income $18,125
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $65,422

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Sonoma Valley Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $7,745.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation Sonoma County

Santa Rosa, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$6,700
Mcnabb Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$45
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