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HUACHUCA MUSEUM SOCIETY

Sierra Vista, AZ · EIN 860340301 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A115 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · huachucamuseumsociety.org
revenue
$-4K
expenses
$3K
net assets
$190K
employees
mission · from form 990

The Huachuca Museum Society's (HMS) mission is to preserve the history of the Fort, established on 3 March 1877 as Camp Huachuca, and the larger military history of Southwest Arizona.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Huachuca Museum Society preserves the history of Fort Huachuca, established in 1877, and the broader military heritage of Southwest Arizona. Based in Sierra Vista, the organization operates a museum and educational programs to safeguard artifacts and stories from the region's past. It relies on public support, memberships, and donations to maintain its collections and prevent closure.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Events
Hosts gatherings and outreach activities to foster local engagement with regional history
Educational Programs
Offers hands-on exhibits and historical education for local schools and visitors
Gift Shop
Sells books, souvenirs, apparel, and collectibles with proceeds supporting museum operations
Historic Fort Huachuca Museum and Annex
Preserves and displays military artifacts and historical documents from Fort Huachuca and Southwest Arizona
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Museum Exhibits & Collections Stewardship 7 activities
    • Curate and maintain museum exhibits
      Designs, preserves, and restores exhibits featuring artifacts and stories related to Fort Huachuca and the military history of Southwest Arizona; includes major restoration projects to protect fragile items and improve public displays.
    • Maintains and restores museum exhibits and artifacts
      Preserves, safeguards, and restores historical artifacts and exhibits related to Fort Huachuca and the military history of Southwest Arizona, including major restoration projects to protect fragile materials and improve public displays.
    • Operating a museum and exhibits
      Maintains and operates museum exhibits to educate visitors about the region's military history.
    • Preserve regional military and community history
      Has preserved the military and community heritage of Fort Huachuca and Southwest Arizona for over 60 years through collection stewardship and public programming.
    • Preserves regional military and community history
      Has preserved the military and community heritage of Fort Huachuca and Southwest Arizona for over 60 years, expanding the museum’s collection through donations of rare artifacts and documents.
    • Preserving military and community history
      Preserves the military and community heritage of Fort Huachuca and Southwest Arizona, safeguarding artifacts and stories related to the region's history. This includes expanding the museum's collection and undertaking restoration projects to protect fragile artifacts.
    • Preserving military and community history
      The organization preserves the military and community heritage of Fort Huachuca and Southwest Arizona, safeguarding artifacts and stories related to the region's history for over 60 years.
  • Youth & School Educational Programs 4 activities
    • Deliver educational programs and outreach
      Provides educational programs for schools and visitors, including hands-on exhibits and historical activities, aimed at engaging new generations with regional military and community history.
    • Delivers educational programs and visitor engagement
      Offers educational programs, hands-on exhibits, and historical activities for local schools and visitors, designed to engage new generations with regional history.
    • Providing educational programs and activities
      The organization offers and expands educational programs to engage new generations with history, educates visitors about the region's military history, and engages local schools and visitors with hands-on exhibits and historical programs.
    • Providing educational programs and activities
      Offers and expands educational programs and activities, engaging local schools and visitors with hands-on exhibits and historical programs to educate new generations about history.
  • Visitor-Facing Educational Retail Operations 4 activities
    • Operate museum gift shop
      Runs a gift shop offering books, souvenirs, apparel, and collectibles related to military and regional history.
    • Operates museum gift shop
      Runs a gift shop that sells books, souvenirs, apparel, and collectibles to support museum operations and engage visitors.
    • Operating a gift shop
      The organization operates a gift shop selling books, souvenirs, apparel, and collectibles.
    • Operating a gift shop
      Operates a gift shop that sells books, souvenirs, apparel, and collectibles.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 3 activities
    • Host community events
      Organizes and hosts community events that foster local belonging and pride, including outreach initiatives and public gatherings centered on regional heritage.
    • Hosting community events
      Hosts and organizes community events and outreach activities to foster community belonging and pride.
    • Hosting community events
      The organization hosts and organizes community events and educational activities, fostering community belonging and pride through these events and outreach.
  • Community History Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts and organizes community events
      Plans and conducts community events to foster local engagement, belonging, and pride, often tied to the historical heritage of Fort Huachuca and Southwest Arizona.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Maintaining and expanding museum collections
      The organization maintains exhibits, expands the museum's collection with donations of rare artifacts and documents, and undertakes restoration projects to protect fragile artifacts and enhance public displays.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$-4K
Contributions & grants$10K
Program service revenue$0
Investment income$5K
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$190K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$190K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -117.4%