EIN 83-6002697

Wyoming Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Wheatland
State
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
1to insure that Wyoming's past remains accessible to present and future generations and to educate, support and foster the study of Wyoming history.
Related structure
Wyoming Historical Society is a parent organization to a group of 19 other organizations.
Also known as...
Wyoming State Historical Society; Wy State Historical Society and Foundation
Total revenues
$213,914
2022
Total expenses
$160,501
2022
Total assets
$783,068
2022
Num. employees
1
2022

Program areas at Wyoming Historical Society

Publish annals of Wyoming and Wyoming history news. The annal is a quarterly journal devoted to a broader public understanding of all aspects of history. The Wyoming history news is a newsletter published ten times per year. It provides news of activities of people interested in Wyoming history, recognizes achievements of members, alerts members to upcoming events, and shares chapter information. Both of these publications are benefits of membership in the Wyoming state Historical Society.
Conduct annual history day contest. This is an academic competition for students in grades 6-12. The students prepare entries such as exhibits, documentaries, performances, websites, or papers based on and event or individual who has made an impact on Wyoming history. The students compete at the district level, then the state level, and, if successful, then on to the national level.

Who funds Wyoming Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wyoming Humanities CouncilFor Public Humanities Programs$9,500
Powder River Energy CorporationfoundationCommunity Assistance$5,900

Personnel at Wyoming Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Linda FabianExecutive Secretary
Jane GebhartSecond Vice President at Large / Representative / ND Vice President at Large$0
Leslie WaggenerVice President at Large$0
Sandy HolyoakTreasurer / Representative$0
Cindy BrownSecretary$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Wyoming Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$135,681
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$22,941
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$7,723
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$47,569
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$213,914

Form 990s for Wyoming Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-092021-04-12990View PDF
2019-092021-05-24990View PDF
2018-092019-04-16990View PDF
2017-092018-04-10990View PDF
2016-092017-03-09990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 19, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
June 22, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 17, 2021
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 247
Wheatland, WY 82201
County
Platte County, WY
Website URL
wyshs.org/ 
Phone
(307) 322-3014
IRS details
EIN
83-6002697
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1953
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
Parent of group exemption
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