NORTHERN ARIZONA PIONEERS HISTORICAL

Flagstaff, AZ · EIN 860190900 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.nazpioneers.org

revenue

$56K

expenses

$44K

net assets

$434K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TWO NORTHERN ARIZONA HISTORIC MUSEUMS (THE RIORDAN MANSION HISTORIC PARK AND THE PIONEER MUSEUM) BY FOCUSING ON EARLY HISTORY OF NORTHERN ARIZONA THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CULTURAL EVENT SPONSORSHIPS AND RECRUITING, AND TRAINING MUSEUM DOCENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Northern Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society (NAPHS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1905 to preserve and promote the early history of northern Arizona. It supports historic sites including the Pioneer Museum and Riordan Mansion State Historic Park through volunteer recruitment, educational outreach, and preservation projects. The organization engages the public through memberships, events, and volunteer programs focused on local history.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Historic Preservation Projects

Engages in preservation of key historic structures and artifacts in northern Arizona, including past acquisition and opening of the old Coconino County Hospital as a museum.

Pioneer Museum Support

Supports the Pioneer Museum through preservation efforts, including the Gregg Cabin, and educational outreach to local schools; manages historical acquisitions such as the Santa Fe Caboose and Baldwin Locomotive.

Riordan Mansion Support

Provides volunteer and financial support for Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, including docent programs and special tours.

activities · 6 groups

what they do

Historic Site Recognition & Commemoration 2 activities
- Historic preservation advocacy
  
  Actively promotes historic sites and advocates for the preservation of northern Arizona’s history through public engagement and institutional support.
- Promoting historic sites and preservation
  
  Promotes historic sites and supports the preservation of northern Arizona history.
Heritage Organization Fundraising Events 2 activities
- Operation of Pioneer Museum and Riordan Mansion
  
  Supports and operates as a friends group for the Pioneer Museum and Riordan Mansion, managing public access and programming at these historic sites.
- Supporting the Pioneer Museum and Riordan Mansion
  
  Supports the Pioneer Museum and Riordan Mansion as a friends group.
Historic House Museum Operations 2 activities
- Preservation of historic properties and artifacts
  
  Acquires, restores, and maintains historic buildings and artifacts in northern Arizona, including the old Coconino County Hospital (opened as a museum), the Gregg Cabin, Santa Fe Caboose #99945, Baldwin Locomotive #12, and the 1908 Doney Cabin. The organization has opened multiple floors and structures to the public as part of its museum operations.
- Preservation of historic properties and local stories
  
  Engages in the preservation of historic properties and local stories, including the Gregg Cabin, and has purchased and opened the old Coconino County Hospital as a museum, along with other historical structures and artifacts like Santa Fe Caboose #99945 and Baldwin Locomotive #12.
Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 1 activity
- Member engagement and communication
  
  Provides members with special tours, distributes a printed newsletter, and sends email updates about events and activities to maintain engagement.
Member Benefits and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing member benefits
  
  Provides members with access to special tours, distributes a newsletter, and sends email notifications about events and activities.
Uncategorized 5 activities
- Educational outreach for schools
  
  Supports educational outreach programs that serve local schools, providing historical content and access to museum resources.
- Gathering and sharing historical accounts
  
  Gathers historical accounts and sponsors evening speakers to preserve the early history of northern Arizona.
- Hosting an annual Pioneer Picnic
  
  Hosts an annual Pioneer Picnic on Labor Day.
- Hosting public and member events
  
  Hosts an annual Pioneer Picnic on Labor Day and sponsors evening speakers and community gatherings to celebrate and share northern Arizona’s early history.
- Supporting educational outreach programs
  
  Supports educational outreach programs for local schools.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

revenue

Total revenue$56K

Contributions & grants$40K72%

Program service revenue——

Investment income$6K12%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$44K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$31K

balance sheet

Total assets$434K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$434K

2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -17.4%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 9

DUFFIE WESTHEIMER — Director
GREG HUGHES — Director
JAN SGAMBELLURI — Director
JOE MEEHAN — Director
JT MCCANN — Director
MARY LOU MORROW — Director
PETER RUNGE — Director
RICHARD BOYD — Director
SUSAN JOHNSON — Director

relationships · 10

who they work with

Arizona Historical Society Partner — Supported by NAPHS at its northern sites.
Arizona Historical Society Partner — Supports the Pioneer Museum, which is operated by the Arizona Historical Society.
Arizona State Parks & Trails Partner — Partner in preserving historical sites in northern Arizona.
Arizona State Parks & Trails Partner — Supports Riordan Mansion, which is managed by Arizona State Parks & Trails.
Fort Valley Experimental Station Partner — Seeks volunteers for site clean-up days.
Friends of Fort Valley Partner — Collaborates on preservation efforts including Fort Valley Experimental Forest Service Station.
Pioneer Museum Partner — Seeks volunteers to assist at Pioneer Museum in roles such as tour guide, museum docent, and front desk.
Riordan Action Network Partner — Collaborates on preservation efforts including Riordan Mansion.
Riordan Mansion Partner — Seeks volunteers to assist at Riordan Mansion in roles such as tour guide, museum docent, and front desk.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Partner — Collaborates on virtual lectures and special tours