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MOHAVE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
KINGMAN, AZ · EIN 860173960 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · mohavemuseum.org
revenue
$360K
expenses
$412K
net assets
$890K
employees
12
volunteers
50
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

THE MOHAVE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAINTAINS A MUSEUM IN KINGMAN, ARIZONA TO COLLECT AND DISPLAY HISTORICAL OBJECTS AND TO INCREASE AND DISTRIBUTE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE HISTORY OF THE AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Mohave County Historical Society operates museums in Kingman, Arizona, dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Mohave County, Route 66, and the greater Southwest. They collect and display historical objects, maintain archival facilities for research, and offer educational programs for various age groups. The society aims to increase knowledge and appreciation of the region's heritage.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona History Clubs
An educational program for students, details to be announced.
Arizona Route 66 Museum
A museum celebrating the history of Route 66 in Arizona, from its origins as a trade route to its cultural significance, with ongoing updates for the 2026 Centennial Celebration.
Bonelli House
A preserved historic home offering tours that showcase Anglo-territorial architecture and the lifestyle of a prominent Arizona family at the turn of the 20th century.
Historic County Jail
A future museum location (anticipated opening 2026) focusing on the history of crime and punishment in early 20th-century Mohave County, preserving inmate graffiti and original cell layouts.
History Detective Program
An educational program for 2nd-5th graders that teaches students about investigating historical sources through a live, interactive presentation and hands-on activity in the classroom.
Mohave County Historical Society Research Library
An archive housing documents, manuscripts, maps, and photos related to Mohave County, Route 66, and Arizona history, available by appointment for research.
Mohave Museum of History & Arts
A museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Northwestern Arizona and presenting its history from prehistoric times to the present.
Museum In A Box
Hands-on lesson kits that educators can check out from the museum for use in the classroom, with an expanding inventory of topics.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Historical Collections & Archives Management 4 activities
    • Conduct Historical Research
      Compiles comprehensive histories, including collecting oral history interviews and written accounts from individuals with first-hand knowledge, such as for the Mohave County Jail.
    • Conduct Historical Research
      Compiles comprehensive histories, such as that of the Mohave County Jail, by collecting oral history interviews and written accounts from individuals with first-hand knowledge.
    • Manage Archival Collections and Research Library
      Maintains extensive archives and a research library containing thousands of documents, manuscripts, maps, photos, and other archival materials related to Mohave County, Route 66, and Arizona history, collecting, preserving, and protecting the region's cultural and historic heritage.
    • Manage Archival Collections and Research Library
      Maintains extensive archives and a research library containing thousands of documents, manuscripts, maps, photos, and other archival materials related to Mohave County, Route 66, and Arizona history, collecting, preserving, and protecting the region's cultural and historic heritage.
  • Youth & School Educational Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver Educational Programs for Schools
      Delivers live, in-class presentations to elementary school students on analyzing historical sources, offers follow-up History Detective presentations on specific topics, and provides physical "Museum In A Box" educational kits for teachers to borrow.
    • Deliver Educational Programs for Schools
      Delivers live, in-class presentations to elementary school students on analyzing historical sources, offers follow-up History Detective presentations on specific topics, and provides physical "Museum In A Box" educational kits for classroom use.
  • Youth Nature & Tech Education Resources 2 activities
    • Develop Online Educational Tools
      Develops online centennial history tools specifically for educators.
    • Develop Online Educational Tools
      Develops online centennial history tools specifically for educators.
  • Museum Exhibits & Collections Stewardship 2 activities
    • Operate and Maintain Museums
      Operates and maintains multiple museums, including the Mohave Museum of History and Arts, the Arizona Route 66 Museum, and the Bonelli House, to showcase the history and heritage of Mohave County and Route 66. The organization is also developing the Historic County Jail museum.
    • Operate and Maintain Museums
      Operates and maintains multiple museums in Kingman, Arizona, including the Mohave Museum of History and Arts, the Arizona Route 66 Museum, and the Bonelli House, showcasing the history of Mohave County and Route 66 from prehistoric times to the present. The organization is also developing the Historic County Jail museum.
  • Guided and Self-Guided Museum Tours 1 activity
    • Provide Guided Tours
      Offers guided tours of the Bonelli House, providing historical information about pioneer life in Mohave County through docent-led 25-minute tours.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide Guided Tours
      Offers 25-minute guided tours of the Bonelli House, Tuesday through Friday, where docents share historical information about pioneer life in Mohave County.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$360K
Contributions & grants$81K23%
Program service revenue$15K4%
Investment income$42K12%
Other revenue$222K
expenses
Total expenses$412K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$275K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$926K
Cash$22K
Investments$0
Liabilities$36K
Net assets$890K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +33.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 16
  • BILL EKSTROM — Director
  • BRANDON TURNER — Director
  • JAMES LAVERTY — Director
  • JENNIFER CHAMBERS — Director
  • JUDY OLNEY — Director
  • KAREN COLLINS — Director
  • MARCIE CRAYNON — Director
  • MARILYN GLANCY — Director
  • MIKE DOM — Director
  • PHYLLIS EATON — Treasurer
  • ROBERT BALLARD — Vice President
  • RYAN ESPLIN — Director
  • SANDI FELLOWS — Director
  • SUE SNELL — Secretary
  • TOMMIE UPTON — Director
  • WILLIAM A WALES — President
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Bonelli House Partner — One of the historic sites operated by Mohave County Historical Society showcasing early 20th-century architecture and lifestyle.
  • Bonelli House Partner — Operates the Bonelli House as a historic site showcasing the life of a founding family.
  • City of Kingman Partner — Cooperates in maintaining and operating the Bonelli House as a museum
  • County Jail Partner — Historic site operated by Mohave County Historical Society, listed among its museum locations.
  • Daughters of the Mohave County Pioneers Partner — Collaborated with the City of Kingman to turn the Bonelli House into a museum as part of the United States Bi-centennial Project
  • Historic County Jail Partner — Is developing the Historic County Jail as a future museum site focused on criminal justice history.
  • Mohave County Partner — Partnered in hosting a centennial open-house event in 2015
  • Mohave County board of supervisors Government — Received approval from the Mohave County board of supervisors for a lease to add the Historic Mohave County Jail as a museum location.
  • Mohave Museum Partner — One of the locations operated by Mohave County Historical Society for public education and heritage preservation.
  • Mohave Museum Partner — Operates the Mohave Museum as a venue for presenting local history.
  • Mohave Museum of History and Arts Partner — Operates jointly with the Mohave County Historical Society as a not-for-profit organization
  • Route 66 Museum Partner — One of the locations operated by Mohave County Historical Society featuring exhibits on Route 66 history.
  • Route 66 Museum Partner — Operates the Route 66 Museum to interpret the history of Route 66 in Arizona.