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EIN 37-1588947

Des Moines Historical Society / DMHS (DMHS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Des Moines Historical Society/DMHS provides educational programs for its members to study, research, discover and learn about the history of Des Moines, Iowa. It organizes and hosts such programs that its members find personal value in. The organization has taken up the Waveland trolley monument project which archives the history of streetcars in Des Moines. It also includes recording oral history/powerpoint presentations, editing them, posting on members-only vimeo website, technology & professional editing expenses. DMHS operates out of a post office box and rents a conference room.
Also known as...
Des Moines Historical Society of Des Moines Iowa
Total revenues
$17,869
2023
Total expenses
$8,026
2023
Total assets
$284,107
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at DMHS

Waveland trolley monument project archiving history of streetcars in Des Moines. Includes recording oral history/powerpoint presentations, editing them, posting on members-only vimeo website, technology & professional editing expenses.
General operation of the Des Moines Historical Society including post office box, insurance, and conference room rental.

Financials for DMHS

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$17,476
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$134
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$259
Total revenues$17,869

Form 990s for DMHS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-13990View PDF
Data update history
January 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 8038
Des Moines, IA 50301
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
desmoineshistoricalsociety.org/ 
Phone
(515) 210-6640
IRS details
EIN
37-1588947
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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