Wilkes Heritage Museum Incorporated
Wilkes Heritage Museum Incorporated
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About this organization
Mission
To collect and preserve historic structures, artifacts and documents of Wilkes Co., NC through exhibits, educational programs, performances, and research the museum interprets the history of
About
Operating the Wilkes Heritage Museum, Old Wilkes Jail and the Capt. Robert Cleveland log home. The sites are open to the public 5 days per week with a small admission charge. The museum has 2 full-time employees and approximately 60 volunteers. Revenue is received from grants from the Town of Wilkesboro and the county of Wilkes plus other various sources. The museum attracts over 10,000 visitors annually from numerous states and foreign contries.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To collect and preserve historic structures, artifacts and documents of wilkes co., nc through exhibits, educational programs, performances, and research the museum interprets the history of”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To collect and preserve historic structures, artifacts and documents of wilkes co., nc through exhibits, educational programs, performances, and research the museum interprets the history of”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NC, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1508 Dogwood Drive, Wilkesboro, NC, 28697.
- The form of the non-profit reports 8 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$8,284.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 33 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1968.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $97,122 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $18,281 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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