The Journey
The Journey
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE JOURNEY MUSEUM IS TO PRESERVE, EDUCATE AND EXPLORE THE HERITAGE, CULTURES AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE BLACK HILLS REGION TO UNDERSTAND OUR PAST, ENRICH OUR PRESENT AND SUSTAIN OUR FUTURE. THE VISION IS TO INSPIRE ALL AUDIENCES TO LEARN AND PLAY IN A VIBRANT AND DYNAMIC ATMOSHPHERE; CREATE WONDER AND CURIOSITY THROUGH EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT LEAD TO LIFE-LONG LEARNING; REVEAL CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC CONNECTIONS TO FOSTER NEW KNOWLEDGE, APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ITS VISITORS.
About
THE JOURNEY MUSEUM HOUSES ARTIFACTS AND MATERIALS THAT ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF OUR AREA'S HISTORY, HERITAGE, AND CULTURE. THE MUSEUM INCLUDES FOUR MAJOR PREHISTORIC AND HISTORIC COLLECTIONS TO TELL THE COMPLETE STORY OF THE WESTERN GREAT PLAINS - FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE LAKOTA PEOPLE AND THE PIONEERS WHO SHAPED ITS PAST, TO THE SCIENTISTS WHO NOW STUDY IT. THE JOURNEY MUSEUM EDUCATES, SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES LEARNING AND CULTURAL AWARENESS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND VISITORS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A LEARNING LAB STOCKED WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, DISCOVERY EXPEDITION CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES, SCHOOL AND GROUP TOURS AND LEARNING FORUMS FOR ALL AGES. THE JOURNEY MUSEUM SAW OVER 50,000 VISITORS IN 2018. THE MUSEUM ALSO SEEKS TO COLLABORATE WHENEVER POSSIBLE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND POTENTIAL PARTNERS WHILE ALWAYS HONORING OUR CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS. WE BELIEVE IN COLLABORATION AS THE ESSENCE OF SUCCESS. RAISING THE AWARENESS OF BOTH OUR FACILITY AND OUR PARTNERS IS BOTH A RESPONSIBILITY AND CHALLENGE TO BE FACED MOVING FORWARD INTO THE FUTURE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “The mission of the journey museum is to preserve, educate and explore the heritage, cultures and environment of the black hills region to understand our past, enrich our present and sustain our future. the vision is to inspire all audiences to learn and play in a vibrant and dynamic atmoshphere; create wonder and curiosity through exhibits and programs that lead to life-long learning; reveal cultural, historical, and scientific connections to foster new knowledge, appreciation and understanding in our community and its visitors.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “The mission of the journey museum is to preserve, educate and explore the heritage, cultures and environment of the black hills region to understand our past, enrich our present and sustain our future. the vision is to inspire all audiences to learn and play in a vibrant and dynamic atmoshphere; create wonder and curiosity through exhibits and programs that lead to life-long learning; reveal cultural, historical, and scientific connections to foster new knowledge, appreciation and understanding in our community and its visitors.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as SD, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 222 NEW YORK STREET, RAPID CITY, SD, 57701.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 18 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $21,528.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is not determined through an impartial review and approval process.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- 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 $405,000 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $7,911 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.