EIN 53-0238800

DC History Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
Year formed
1894
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
DC History Center connects, empowers, and inspires by preserving diverse stories across the city via research, programs, and a vast collection.
Also known as...
The Historical Society of Washington DC
Total revenues
$1,782,860
2022
Total expenses
$1,602,125
2022
Total assets
$7,899,291
2022
Num. employees
15
2022

Program areas at DC History Center

The Kiplinger research library and our expansive collection documenting everyday Washington are at the core of our institution, representing a starting point often even a source of inspiration for the work of academic, community, and student researchers, as well as our own interpretive programming. Our biannual magazine, Washington History, with an estimated readership of 2,200, is a platform for sharing the most current findings in our field.
We host a wide range of virtual and in-person programs that explore timely and relevant topics in DC history. In addition to our signature context for today series with a focus on race and equity, we present book talks, neighborhood tours, and family-and-house history orientations, among others. Held in March, the annual DC history conference showcases the latest research, projects, and exhibits about the heritage and cultures of DC, its people, and its neighborhoods.
At the Carnegie Library, we present three exhibits. The DC Hall of History introduces our collections according to four themes (transportation, social life, businesss, and urban development), while featuring an engrossing timeline of DC history. The big picture features an array of life-size panoramic photographs highlighting everyday life in 20th-century Washington. Lastly, the Carnegie Gallery tells the story of the Carnegie Library itself.

Who funds DC History Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)Covid Relief Assistance$142,477
Marpat Foundation IncorporationHistoric Preservation$110,000
The Bessemer Giving FundGeneral Support$100,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at DC History Center

NameTitleCompensation
Laura HagoodExecutive Director$164,885
Ian PotterBusiness Manager
Karen HarrisSenior Manager , Visitor Services
Domonique SpearEducation Manager
Maren OrchardProgram Manager
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for DC History Center

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,489,519
Program services$92,411
Investment income and dividends$3,857
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$188,088
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$7,263
Miscellaneous revenues$1,722
Total revenues$1,782,860

Form 990s for DC History Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-092022-08-10990View PDF
2020-092021-09-03990View PDF
2019-092020-10-22990View PDF
2018-092019-10-18990View PDF
2017-092018-10-16990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $184,911 from Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)
July 28, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Bessemer Giving Fund
March 29, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
March 11, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 29 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
801 K St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
dchistory.org/ 
Phone
(202) 516-1363
IRS details
EIN
53-0238800
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1894
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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