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Sedona Historical Society Inc

Sedona, AZ · EIN 860501283 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE A80 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.sedonamuseum.org
revenue
$180K
expenses
$197K
net assets
$372K
employees
0
program ratio
20%
mission · from form 990

Preservation,Education,Research of history of Arizona and Sedona. The organization operates the Sedona Heritage Museum.The museum provides regular exhibits highlighting the early settlers,ranching and cowboys.The orchard industry,movies made in sedona and Sedona Schnebly, the town's name sake.The historical society offers historical themes and stories of the people who contributed to Sedona's rich and unique history. The society offers regular history-themed programs and special events throughout the year. The society offers activities specifically geared toward children and offers adults research library facilities to partake in genealogical studies

profile · synthesized from sources

Sedona Historical Society Inc operates the Sedona Heritage Museum, preserving and interpreting the history of Sedona and the Red Rock Country from 1876 to the present. The museum, located in Jordan Historical Park, features historic buildings, exhibits on early settlers, ranching, orchards, and the area's role in Western films. It offers educational programs, research resources, and community events.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Agents of Discovery
Mobile app-based program engaging children in interactive, history-themed activities during museum visits.
Facility Rental Program
Rental of museum grounds and historic buildings for weddings and private events, providing access to a National Register-listed site in Uptown Sedona.
Myrtle Nail Smith Research Library
On-site research library with over 500 volumes, open by appointment, supporting genealogical and historical research on the Sedona area.
Telegraph Office Exhibit
Restored historic telegraph office from a 1947 John Wayne film set, now used to educate visitors about Sedona's movie-making history and the Old West, featuring interactive Morse code activities.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Historical Collections & Archives Management 5 activities
    • Maintains historical collections and archives
      The organization maintains a comprehensive collection of over 3,000 artifacts, nearly 30,000 historic photographs, about 300 oral history and video tapes, and a research library of approximately 500 volumes focused on the history of the greater Sedona area. These materials are preserved and presented as part of its mission to document modern history from 1876 to the present.
    • Preserving and Exhibiting Historical Artifacts
      Maintains a collection of over 3,000 artifacts, almost 30,000 historic photographs, and approximately 300 oral history and video tapes related to the history of the greater Sedona area, showcasing them through exhibits, including original Jordan family furnishings, and online via the Arizona Memory Project.
    • Preserving and Exhibiting Historical Artifacts
      Maintains a collection of over 3,000 artifacts, almost 30,000 historic photographs, and about 300 oral history and video tapes related to the history of the greater Sedona area. This includes exhibits on the Jordan family and a tenthouse exhibit replicating early pioneer housing.
    • Provides public access to historical research resources
      The Myrtle Nail Smith Research Library is operated by the Society and accessible by appointment for genealogical research, archival review, and material requests. It supports public and scholarly engagement with local history through direct access to collections and research staff.
    • Providing Research Library Services
      Operates the Myrtle Nail Smith Research Library, a research library of approximately 500 volumes, accessible by appointment for looking through archives, meeting with research team members, or submitting material requests, including for genealogy research.
  • Museum Volunteer Operations Support 4 activities
    • Community Engagement and Volunteer Opportunities
      Offers volunteer opportunities at the Sedona Heritage Museum and undertook a major rehabilitation project to transform an aging residential property into a public park and museum.
    • Engages volunteers in museum operations and projects
      Volunteer opportunities are offered at the Sedona Heritage Museum, including participation in construction and restoration projects such as the 2007 tenthouse exhibit built by volunteers and Sedona Charter School students.
    • Offering Volunteer Opportunities
      Provides volunteer opportunities at the Sedona Heritage Museum to support its operations and programs.
    • Provide Volunteer Opportunities
      Offers volunteer opportunities at the Sedona Heritage Museum, engaging individuals in the preservation and presentation of local history.
  • Historic Mining & Mineral Exhibits 4 activities
    • Maintain Historic Buildings and Exhibits
      Maintains and rehabilitates historic buildings and structures, including the original Jordan family farmstead and the Telegraph Office, which was relocated and restored to be a museum exhibit. The organization also added a tenthouse exhibit in 2007, replicating early pioneer housing, and offers event space in these historic buildings.
    • Maintaining Historic Buildings and Structures
      Maintains historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Telegraph Office, which was a railroad depot and featured in the 1947 John Wayne film "Angel and the Badman," and was relocated to the museum grounds in 2014.
    • Maintaining Historic Buildings and Structures
      Maintains and preserves historic buildings, including the Telegraph Office (a former railroad depot and movie set piece), and offers event space in these buildings, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
    • Preserves and interprets historic structures
      The Society maintains and interprets multiple historic buildings, including the Telegraph Office—originally a railroad depot from Winona, Arizona, used in the 1947 John Wayne film "Angel and the Badman" and later relocated to the museum grounds in 2014. It also added a volunteer-built tenthouse exhibit in 2007 replicating early pioneer housing, and previously restored and repurposed the telegraph office building as a museum exhibit.
  • Native American Cultural Center & Museum Operations 4 activities
    • Operate the Sedona Heritage Museum
      Operates the Sedona Heritage Museum, established in 1998 within the Jordan family farmstead, serving as a venue for annual events, regular programs, and hosting thousands of visitors and school children annually. The museum focuses on preserving and presenting modern history from 1876 to the present, showcasing exhibits on the history of the greater Sedona area, including original Jordan family furnishings and personal belongings.
    • Operates the Sedona Heritage Museum
      The Sedona Historical Society operates the Sedona Heritage Museum, established in 1998 and located within Jordan Historical Park on the original Jordan family farmstead. The museum is housed in historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a venue for annual events, educational programs, and public exhibits on the history of the greater Sedona area.
    • Operating the Sedona Heritage Museum
      Operates the Sedona Heritage Museum, established in 1998 within the Jordan family farmstead, which serves as a venue for annual events, regular programs, and hosts thousands of visitors and hundreds of schoolchildren annually.
    • Operating the Sedona Heritage Museum
      Operates the Sedona Heritage Museum, established in 1998 within the Jordan family farmstead, which serves as a venue for annual events, regular programs, and hosts thousands of visitors and hundreds of schoolchildren annually.
  • Community Facility Rental Services 3 activities
    • Host Events at Historic Park
      Provides a historic park setting for wedding events in Uptown Sedona, utilizing the unique historical ambiance of the Jordan Historical Park.
    • Hosting Events and Providing Event Space
      Provides a historic park setting for wedding events and offers event space in its historic buildings.
    • Offers event and wedding venue space in historic settings
      The organization provides event space in a historic park setting in Uptown Sedona, utilizing its museum grounds and historic buildings for weddings and other gatherings, combining cultural heritage with community use.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Developing and Maintaining Museum Facilities
      Undertook a major rehabilitation and conversion project to transform an aging residential property into a public park and museum, adding features like a memorial orchard, bronze sculptures, ADA-compliant paths and restrooms, picnic tables, and a tenthouse exhibit replicating early pioneer housing.
    • Digitizing and Sharing Historic Photos
      Showcases historic photos online through the Arizona Memory Project, including collections such as "Arizona’s Little Hollywood" and "The History of Sedona."
    • Hosts educational and public programs
      The museum hosts hundreds of school children from Sedona and the Verde Valley, as well as thousands of visitors annually, offering educational experiences through exhibits, site tours, and structured programs tied to regional history.
    • Manage and Provide Access to Historical Collections
      Maintains a collection of over 3,000 artifacts, almost 30,000 historic photographs, about 300 oral history and video tapes, and a research library of approximately 500 volumes related to the history of the greater Sedona area. The Myrtle Nail Smith Research Library is accessible by appointment for research, including genealogy, and material requests. Historic photos are also showcased online through the Arizona Memory Project.
    • Providing Research Resources
      Operates the Myrtle Nail Smith Research Library, accessible by appointment, which contains approximately 500 volumes related to the history of the greater Sedona area and offers resources for genealogy and other research.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$180K
Contributions & grants$180K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$197K
Program expenses20%
Admin / overhead50%
Fundraising30%
Salaries & benefits$59K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$564K
Cash$490K
Investments$0
Liabilities$192K
Net assets$372K
Liquid reserves29.8 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -20.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 1
  • Janeen Trevillyan — President
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Arizona Memory Project Partner — Hosts some of the museum's historic photos online
  • City of Sedona Partner — Partnered with the City of Sedona to establish the Sedona Heritage Museum and convert the Jordan family farmstead into a public park and museum. The City maintains the park and buildings and leases them to the Society.
  • Sedona Charter School Partner — Students aided in building the tenthouse exhibit.