Historial Society Of Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1965. 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 06/2023, Historial Society Of Long Beach employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historial Society Of Long Beach 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 06/2023, Historial Society Of Long Beach generated $377.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $387.7k during the year ending 06/2023. 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:
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THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LONG BEACH (HSLB) COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND PRESENTS LOCAL HISTORY. THROUGH HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITS, AND PROGRAMS WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE PAST AND TO THE PLACE THEY LIVE. WE HELP CREATE GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, THE CITY AND ITS PLACE IN THE LARGER WORLD. WE OPERATE A MUSEUM, ARCHIVE, AND RESEARCH CENTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS & PRESERVATION - THOUSANDS OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, ARTIFACTS, IMAGES, BOOKS, EPHEMERA, AND OTHER ITEMS ARE CURATED BY HSLB FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. MAJOR COLLECTIONS INCLUDE DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIONS, OFFICE HOLDER COLLECTION, THE LONG BEACH LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER COLLECTION, NEWSPAPER COLLECTION, CAMBODIAN COMMUNITY HISTORY AND ARCHIVE PROJECT COLLECTIONS, THE CITY MANAGER FILES COLLECTION, RDA COLLECTION, AND OTHERS. OUR HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTER IS OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY. WE MAKE COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS, PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHER VISITORS. MEMBERS HAVE FREE ACCESS TO VIEWING COLLECTION ITEMS. THERE IS A RESEARCH FEE FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT YET MEMBERS.
HISTORICAL CEMETERY TOUR - THIS UNIQUE ANNUAL EVENT BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE THROUGH ACTORS WHO PERFORM THE STORIES OF THOSE BURIED IN LOCAL CEMETERIES. HISTORIC EVENTS AND STORIES FROM LONG BEACH'S DIVERSE PAST ARE TOLD BY PEOPLE IN FIRST PERSON. THE EVENT TYPICALLY FEATURES ENGAGING STORIES OF JAPANESE AMERICANS, MEXICAN AMERICANS, AFRICAN AMERICANS, AND OTHER RESIDENTS.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP, ROTATING GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, AND OTHERS. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES BOOKS ON LOCAL TOPICS, SELLS REPRODUCTIONS OF HISTORICAL IMAGES, HOLDS EVENTS AND BOOK SIGNING, HOSTS GUEST SPEAKERS, WORKS WITH LOCAL YOUTHS, AND MORE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Soutar President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Werts Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Timothy Friden Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roxanne Patmor Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melanie Werts Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Evan A Braude Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $39,168 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $74,850 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $159,507 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $273,525 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $86,060 |
Investment income | $4,873 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,611 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $377,179 |
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. | $88,298 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,550 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $153,902 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $18,820 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,830 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $603 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,611 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,591 |
Office expenses | $31,914 |
Information technology | $4,752 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,363 |
Travel | $102 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $85 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,654 |
Insurance | $4,577 |
All other expenses | $387 |
Total functional expenses | $387,670 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,026 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $78,753 |
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 | $18,757 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $40,323 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $153,543 |
Investments—other securities | $2,112 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $382,081 |
Total assets | $771,595 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,804 |
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 | $5,804 |
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 | $765,791 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $771,595 |