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Sunnyslope Historical Society

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 742549294 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.sunnyslopehistoricalsociety.org
revenue
$32K
expenses
$30K
net assets
$197K
employees
mission · from form 990

To preserve the memory of individuals and businesses in

profile · synthesized from sources

The Sunnyslope Historical Society is an operational organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Sunnyslope community in Phoenix, Arizona. It operates a museum and a 1940s house exhibit, collects historical artifacts, and hosts events and presentations to educate the public about the area's past.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Archives and Collections
Collection and preservation of unique and irreplaceable artifacts, documents, photographs, textiles, oral histories, and newspapers related to Sunnyslope.
Historical Presentations and Events
Regularly scheduled talks, events, and exhibits on various aspects of Sunnyslope and Phoenix history.
Sunnyslope Historical Society Museum
A museum dedicated to the history of Sunnyslope, open to the public and by appointment.
The '40s House
A restored house from 1945, furnished with period memorabilia, open as an exhibit during museum hours and for group tours.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 2 activities
    • Community Support through Desert Mission
      Historically established and operated the Desert Mission from 1927 to provide medical, social, and religious services, including ongoing medical aid and food delivery, to needy residents in the Sunnyslope community.
    • Document the History of Desert Mission
      Documents the historical activities of the Desert Mission, which provided medical, social, and religious services, as well as food delivery to needy residents in Sunnyslope, starting in 1927.
  • Public History Lectures & Symposia 2 activities
    • Host Public Educational Events and Presentations
      Hosts a variety of public educational events and presentations at the museum, including talks on local history, community gatherings, and health-related safety talks, often in celebration of local history months or as part of ongoing community engagement.
    • Host Public Educational Events and Presentations
      Hosts a variety of public educational events and presentations at the museum, including talks on local history, community gatherings, and health safety discussions, often in celebration of local history months or featuring guest speakers.
  • Historic House Museum Operations 2 activities
    • Operate the Sunnyslope Historical Society & Museum
      Operates the Sunnyslope Historical Society & Museum with regular public hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, featuring a restored 1945 house as a public exhibit and offering group tours by appointment.
    • Operate the Sunnyslope Historical Society & Museum
      Operates the Sunnyslope Historical Society & Museum with regular public hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, featuring a restored 1945 house as a public exhibit and offering group tours by appointment.
  • Alumni Story and Photo Collection 2 activities
    • Preservation and Expansion of Historical Collections
      Engages in activities to preserve and expand its historical collections, including completing an extension to the collection room for storage and engaging alumni to contribute historical photos.
    • Preserve and Share Historical Collections
      Collects and preserves historical items and information, such as alumni photos and organizational records, to be shared with the public.
  • Museum Exhibits & Collections Stewardship 1 activity
    • Maintain and Expand Museum Facilities
      Engages in activities to maintain and expand the museum's facilities, including fundraising for building improvements and expanding storage capacity for historical collections.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Document Sunnyslope History
      Conducts research and documentation of Sunnyslope's history, including specific events related to Sunnyslope High School and significant locations, and creates presentations and slideshows to share this history.
    • Historical Research and Documentation
      Conducts research and documents historical events and locations related to Sunnyslope, including the early history of Sunnyslope High School and significant local landmarks.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$32K
Contributions & grants$28K87%
Program service revenue
Investment income$30%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$30K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$197K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$197K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +7.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • BARRY BLACK — Director
  • CAROL ZIEGLER — Director
  • JAMES GROSE — Director
  • ROGER QUAING — Director
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • A&C Properties Partner — Developed the shopping center on the land after the City of Phoenix purchased the property.
  • Arizona Gives Day Partner — Participating in the statewide #AZGivesDay 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds for museum improvements.
  • City of Phoenix Government — Acquired the property in 1999 before transferring ownership to the Sunnyslope Historical Society.
  • City of Phoenix Mayor’s Office Partner — Collaborated with the City of Phoenix Mayor’s Office Official Historian for a public presentation during Phoenix History Month.
  • Cool In Your Zip Partner — Produced a video featuring the Sunnyslope Historical Society museum.
  • Desert Mission Partner — Elizabeth Beatty gave her house to the Desert Mission after it was established in 1927, which became the manse for the Mission's directors. Marguerite Colley also joined the Desert Mission staff as a social worker in 1935.
  • George Vest Partner — Donated a notebook with historical information about a young men's club.
  • John C. Lincoln Health Network Partner — Partner organization that provides health care and community services in Sunnyslope, continuing the work of the early Desert Mission.
  • John C. Lincoln Hospital Partner — Marguerite Colley later worked in general supply at John C. Lincoln Hospital, which was a forerunner of the Desert Mission Convalescent Hospital where Elizabeth Beatty passed away.
  • Maricopa County Health Department Partner — Elizabeth Beatty and Marguerite Colley worked with the Maricopa County Health Department, which provided medicine for the ill.
  • Northside Welfare Association Partner — Marguerite Colley was hired by the Northside Welfare Association in 1931 to continue working with those who needed help.
  • Sunnyslope High School Partner — Primary subject of historical documentation and alumni engagement efforts.
  • Washington School District Partner — Elizabeth Beatty contacted the Washington School District in 1924 to get books for children in Sunnyslope.