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EIN 94-3146516

Tacoma Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Tacoma
State
Washington
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Tacoma Historical Society collects, documents, and shares the unique history of Tacoma, Washington. The society preserves, presents, and promotes artifacts and narratives from Tacoma's past, spanning from the period before the establishment of the Delin Mill in 1852 to significant contemporary events. It fosters connections between generations and cultivates a sense of place within the community through various programs, including a monthly speaker series, observances for Veterans Day and Memorial Day, virtual programming, and special events aligned with exhibit themes.
Total revenues
$158,373
2023
Total expenses
$208,148
2023
Total assets
$117,651
2023
Num. employees
7
2019

Program areas at Tacoma Historical Society

It's our mission to collect, document, and share the unique history of Tacoma, wa.

Who funds Tacoma Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
ArtsFundGeneral Support$11,900
BNSF FoundationCultural$10,000
The Dimmer Family FoundationGeneral$1,500

Financials for Tacoma Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$138,824
Program services$0
Membership dues$5,054
Investment income and dividends$1,865
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,345
Miscellaneous revenues$15,339
Total revenues$158,373

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Data update history
March 30, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
March 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
March 26, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $11,900 from ArtsFund
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from BNSF Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1865
Tacoma, WA 98401
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
Pierce County, WA
Website URL
tacomahistory.org/ 
Phone
(253) 472-3738
IRS details
EIN
94-3146516
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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