Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation Inc.
Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO MAINTAIN THE PETERSON-DUMESNIL HOUSE, A FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LANDMARK, AND TO OPERATE IT BY LEASING IT TO COMMUNITY PERSONS OR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDS TO PRESERVE THE HISTORIC HOME.
About
LOCATED IN CRESCENT HILL, THE HOUSE POSSESSES A MEMORABLE HISTORY OF SERVICE BEGINNING WITH EIGHT DECADES OF OWNERSHIP AND USE BY ONE FAMILY. THE ASYMMETRICAL ITALIAN VILLA HAS BEEN ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY WHITESTONE, A WELL-KNOWN LOUISVILLE ARCHITECT, WHOSE OTHER WORKS INCLUDE SEVERAL MAJOR BUILDINGS ON MAIN STREET. THE CEILINGS IN THE HOUSE ARE 14 FEET TALL. THE HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1869 AS A SUMMER HOME FOR JOSEPH PETERSON, A PROMINENT TOBACCO TRADER. HE DIED IN 1889, LEAVING THE PROPERTY TO HIS GRANDDAUGHTERS, ELIZA AND CARRIE LINDENBERGER. ELIZA MARRIED HARRY DUMESNIL, CARRIE MARRIED EDWARD ROWLAND AND THEY LIVED IN THE HOUSE WITH THEIR FAMILIES. MRS. DUMESNIL LIVED THERE UNTIL SHE DIED IN 1948. AFTER MRS. DUMESNIL'S DEATH, THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS WERE SOLD TO THE LOUISVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION. IN THE MID 50'S, IT BECAME A TEACHERS CLUB, THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY. IN 1976, THE HOUSE ACHIEVED LOCAL LANDMARK STATUS, WHICH PROTECTS IT FROM EXTERIOR CHANGE WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE LOUISVILLE LANDMARK COMMISSION. IN 1977, THE CRESCENT HILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL LEASED THE HOUSE AND MADE IT AVAILABLE TO GROUPS ON A RENTAL BASIS. IN 1982, WHEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DECLARED THE PROPERTY AS SURPLUS, THE HOUSE, CARRIAGE HOUSE AND 1.3 ACRES WERE SOLD TO THE NEWLY FORMED, NON- PROFIT PETERSON-DUMESNIL HOUSE FOUNDATION. ALL RENTAL PROCEEDS ARE USED TO STEADILY IMPROVE THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To maintain the peterson-dumesnil house, a federal, state and local landmark, and to operate it by leasing it to community persons or institutions for the purpose of raising funds to preserve the historic home.”.
Their activities were defined as: “To maintain the peterson-dumesnil house, a federal, state and local landmark, and to operate it by leasing it to community persons or institutions for the purpose of raising funds to preserve the historic home.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as KY.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 0 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are less than $100,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $44,705.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is not determined through a review and approval by an independent source.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $28,419 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.