The Benson Historical Museum Inc.
The Benson Historical Museum Inc.
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About this organization
Revenue
$231,651
Expenses
$132,852
Mission
To operate a historical museum to connect people to Elk Countys historical roots, and help them discover, imagine and value the relevance of this history to their lives.
About
Maintained and operated 7 museum buildings. Updated displays, accepted and catalogued additional items to be perserved and displayed. Opened the museums for numerous special events and started having the museums open on a normal weekly schedule. Provided educational progams and tours for students. Provided programs and tours for numerous local groups.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “To operate a historical museum to connect people to elk countys historical roots, and help them discover, imagine and value the relevance of this history to their lives.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “To operate a historical museum to connect people to elk countys historical roots, and help them discover, imagine and value the relevance of this history to their lives.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is KS.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 342 W Adams, Howard, KS, 67349 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 1 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 $98,799.
- The CEO's compensation policy within the organization is not established through a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- 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 $14,376 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 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.
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