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GILBERT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Gilbert, AZ · EIN 860372907 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE A800 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.hdsouth.org
revenue
$328K
expenses
$198K
net assets
$2.3M
employees
5
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

Maintain the history of Gilbert AZ and to illustrate how life was lived over the last approximately 100 years since Gilbert came into existence. Also promotes arts and culture through intergenerational programs.

profile · synthesized from sources

GILBERT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC, operating as HD SOUTH, preserves and showcases the history of Gilbert, Arizona, through its museum, educational programs, and community events. It is housed in the historic 1913 Gilbert Elementary School building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The organization also offers facility rentals for various events.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $38K
    Public programs at Gilbert Historical Society, Inc. , HD South cover six catergories - history, art, science, music, literature and health and wellness. We use a programming model called Communities for All Ages which is an intergenerational approach to doing business.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Programs
A series of educational and informative programs led by experts in various fields like art, history, storytelling, botany, and science for people of all ages.
Gilbert Historical Museum
A museum showcasing artifacts and exhibits chronicling the history of Gilbert, Arizona, including authentic farm equipment.
Live Quilting Bee
Volunteer quilters demonstrate their skills and complete unfinished quilt tops for the public, with proceeds supporting HD SOUTH.
Storyteller Workshops
Programs and workshops focused on literature, including author meetings, book clubs, and children's author readings and story times.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Library and Historical Society Public Programs 4 activities
    • Host educational programs and workshops
      Offers free and low-cost educational programs, workshops, and events for all ages led by experts in arts, culture, and history, including author meet-and-greets, book clubs, children's story time, and live demonstrations such as quilting bees.
    • Provide educational programs in arts, culture, and history
      Offers free and low-cost educational programs for all ages led by experts, including workshops, author meet-and-greets, book clubs, and children's story time events.
    • Providing Educational Programs
      Offers free and low-cost educational programs for people of all ages, led by experts in arts, culture, and history. These programs include author meet-and-greets, book clubs, and children's story time events.
    • Providing Educational Programs
      Offers free and low-cost educational programs for people of all ages, led by experts in arts, culture, and history. These programs include author meet-and-greets, book clubs, and children's story time events.
  • Quilting Skills Education & Community Bee 4 activities
    • Operating a Quilting Bee Service
      Hosts a live quilting bee with volunteers demonstrating quilting skills most Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings. Volunteers complete unfinished quilt tops for the public, receiving quilt covers and unfinished quilts from across the country for this service.
    • Provide volunteer-based quilting services
      Hosts a live quilting bee with volunteers who demonstrate quilting skills and complete unfinished quilt tops for the public, receiving quilt materials from across the country for this service.
    • Provide volunteer-led quilting services and demonstrations
      Hosts a live quilting bee with volunteers demonstrating quilting skills on most Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, and completes unfinished quilt tops received from the public across the country.
    • Quilting Bee and Service
      Hosts a live quilting bee with volunteers demonstrating quilting skills most Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings. Volunteers also complete unfinished quilt tops for the public, receiving quilt covers and unfinished quilts from across the country for this service.
  • Meeting & Conference Room Rental 2 activities
    • Offer event rental spaces for public and private use
      Operates multiple event spaces including the Neely Community Room (up to 100 guests), the Severson Center (up to 288 guests), a small conference room, and an outdoor Courtyard and Veranda, available for rentals for weddings, parties, meetings, classes, and other events.
    • Provide community event and meeting spaces
      Operates multiple event venues including the Neely Community Room (up to 100 guests), the Severson Center (up to 288 guests), a small conference room for board or committee meetings, and a Courtyard and Veranda for outdoor rentals, available for public use for weddings, parties, meetings, classes, and other gatherings.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 1 activity
    • Host community events and galas
      Organizes and hosts community events such as "A Night at the Museum" gala, as well as recurring public events including weddings, birthday parties, and graduation celebrations.
  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 1 activity
    • Host community events and public gatherings
      Hosts community events such as "A Night at the Museum" gala, live quilting bees, and other public programs that engage residents in local history and culture.
  • Private Events in Cultural & Historic Venues 1 activity
    • Hosting Community and Private Events
      Hosts various community events, including a gala, and provides event rental spaces such as the Neely Community Room, the Severson Center, and a redesigned Courtyard and Veranda for private events like weddings, birthday parties, graduation parties, meetings, and classes.
  • Museum Exhibits & Collections Stewardship 1 activity
    • Maintain historical artifact repository
      Maintains a curated repository of artifacts that document and preserve the history of Gilbert, supporting educational and exhibition activities.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Hosting Community and Private Events
      Hosts community events, such as a gala called "A Night at the Museum," and provides event spaces including the Neely Community Room, the Severson Center, and a redesigned Courtyard and Veranda for private events like weddings, birthday parties, graduation parties, meetings, and classes.
    • Maintain historical artifact repository and exhibits
      Maintains a repository of artifacts chronicling Gilbert's history and showcases remodeled exhibits, including an authentic collection of historic farm equipment from the town's early days.
    • Operate Gilbert Historical Museum and historic HD SOUTH building
      Operates the Gilbert Historical Museum, housed in the HD SOUTH building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which serves as a cultural and historical hub for the community.
    • Operate the Gilbert Historical Museum and historic building
      Operates the Gilbert Historical Museum, housed in the HD SOUTH building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring remodeled exhibits and an authentic collection of historic farm equipment that chronicles Gilbert's early history.
    • Operating the Gilbert Historical Museum
      Operates the Gilbert Historical Museum, housed in the HD SOUTH building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum maintains a repository of artifacts chronicling Gilbert's history and showcases remodeled exhibits, including an authentic farm equipment collection.
    • Operating the Gilbert Historical Museum
      Operates the Gilbert Historical Museum, housed in the HD SOUTH building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum maintains a repository of artifacts chronicling Gilbert's history and showcases remodeled exhibits and an authentic farm equipment collection.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$328K
Contributions & grants$193K59%
Program service revenue$14K4%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$118K
expenses
Total expenses$198K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$127K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.31M
Cash$1.10M
Investments$87K
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$2.29M
Liquid reserves72.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -24.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 14
  • ALAN BALL — BOARD MEMBER
  • AMY LAWSON — TREASURER
  • CINDY NELSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DALE LUNT — SECRETARY
  • DEB CARR — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR SHANE MCCORD — VICE CHAIR
  • ELAINE KESSLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • GAYLE DISCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • HOLLY PRITULSKY — CHAIR OF BOARD
  • JIM DOBRUNZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • KIMERLY NISHIHARA — BOARD MEMBER
  • KURT SABEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHEILA ROGERS UGGETTI — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEVE HARPOLE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • HD SOUTH Partner — Collaborates on storyteller programs and workshops for children and families.
  • SRP Partner — Program sponsor of HD SOUTH community programs