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LAKE HAVASU CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Lake Havasu City, AZ · EIN 860896576 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A82Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.havasumuseum.com
revenue
$106K
expenses
$124K
net assets
$42K
employees
mission · from form 990

Public Education of City and Area History

profile · synthesized from sources

Lake Havasu Museum of History preserves and shares the cultural heritage of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, from its early settlers to modern development. The museum offers educational programs, exhibitions, and community events focused on local history, including the legacy of Robert McCulloch and unique regional stories. It serves schools, residents, and visitors through guided tours, special exhibits, and youth engagement initiatives.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Education Tours
Docent-led, interactive tours for school groups (grades 2+) lasting about one hour, including a 45-minute guided tour and 15-minute wrap session
Havasu Rocks & Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society (LHGMS)
Hosts the Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society, offering lapidary education, field trips, a gem shop, and an annual Gem & Mineral Roundup
Kids Spot!
Seasonal children's program featuring hands-on activities such as wood burning crafts and live animal shows with educational themes
Young Curators of Havasu
Youth program enabling students to create and present their own exhibitions based on personal or family history, such as "My Bubbie" by Jamisen Darling
activities · 11 groups

what they do

  • Youth & School Educational Programs 5 activities
    • Conduct educational programs and events
      Hosts various educational programs and events for the community, including interactive craft classes for children (such as wood burning), live animal shows, and the Young Curators program. The organization also offers deep-dive education classes and programs with speakers to share history.
    • Host educational programs and classes for children and students
      Offers interactive education programs including the Young Curators program, multi-session tours for up to 60 students (grades 2+), and hands-on craft classes such as wood burning necklace making. Also hosts live animal shows and themed exhibition events for young learners.
    • Host educational programs and classes for children and youth
      Runs the Young Curators program, hosts interactive craft classes such as wood burning for children, and provides deep-dive education classes and live animal shows to engage young learners with local history and museum collections.
    • Host educational programs and events
      Hosts various educational programs and events for the community, including interactive craft classes for children, live animal shows, the Young Curators program, and deep-dive education classes, to share history with the community.
    • Host educational programs and events
      Hosts various educational programs and events, including interactive craft classes for children (e.g., wood burning), live animal shows, and the Young Curators program. Offers deep-dive education classes and programs with speakers to share history with the community.
  • Guided and Self-Guided Museum Tours 5 activities
    • Conduct guided, self-guided, and private tours
      Offers docent-led and self-guided tours lasting 45 minutes to one hour, with options for private or group tours of up to 20 people during operating hours or outside regular hours for larger groups. Multi-session and student-focused tours include interactive wrap sessions.
    • Provide guided and self-guided museum tours
      Offers docent-led and self-guided tours lasting approximately 45 minutes to one hour, with options for multi-session tours for up to 60 students (grades 2 and above), group tours of up to 20, and private tours available during or outside regular hours.
    • Provide museum tours
      Offers self-guided, docent-led, and private guided tours of the museum, including interactive and inspiring tours for young learners, group tours for up to 20 individuals, and multi-session tours for up to 60 students.
    • Provide museum tours
      Offers self-guided and docent-led guided tours of the museum, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in length, including interactive sessions for young learners. The museum accommodates group tours of up to 20 individuals during operating hours and provides multi-session tours for up to 60 students, primarily for grades 2 and above, as well as private tours for larger groups or outside regular hours.
    • Provide museum tours
      Offers self-guided and docent-led guided tours of the museum, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in length, including interactive sessions for young learners. Accommodates group tours of up to 20 individuals during operating hours, and multi-session tours for up to 60 students, primarily for grades 2 and above. Private tours are also available for larger groups or outside regular operating hours.
  • Ceramic & Mosaic Arts Instruction 5 activities
    • Facilitate lapidary education and craftsmanship
      Operates a Lapidary Shop at London Bridge Plaza as a teaching environment equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, supporting hands-on learning in gem and mineral crafting.
    • Operate a Lapidary Shop
      Operates a Lapidary Shop near the museum at London Bridge Plaza, providing a teaching environment with state-of-the-art machinery.
    • Operate a Lapidary Shop
      Operates a Lapidary Shop near the museum at London Bridge Plaza, providing a teaching environment with state-of-the-art machinery for lapidary arts.
    • Operate a Lapidary Shop
      Operates a Lapidary Shop near the museum at London Bridge Plaza, providing a teaching environment with state-of-the-art machinery.
    • Operate a Lapidary Shop and host gem and mineral events
      Runs a Lapidary Shop at London Bridge Plaza as a teaching space with advanced equipment and hosts the annual 2-day Gem & Mineral Roundup in November featuring dealers, educational displays, and club presentations.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 5 activities
    • Manage a lending library and publish member communications
      Operates a lending library for public use and publishes the exclusive LHMH Review newsletter for members, sharing historical content and society updates.
    • Publish a member newsletter
      Publishes an exclusive newsletter called the LHMH Review for its members.
    • Publish a newsletter
      Publishes an exclusive newsletter called the LHMH Review.
    • Publish a newsletter
      Publishes an exclusive newsletter called the LHMH Review.
    • Publish member newsletter
      Produces and distributes the LHMH Review, an exclusive newsletter for members.
  • Historical Collections & Archives Management 5 activities
    • Preserve and archive local historical materials
      Collects, archives, and preserves historical artifacts and documents related to Lake Havasu City, including McCulloch chainsaws, McCulloch Airlines memorabilia, and an LP record about the London Bridge, ensuring long-term access for future generations.
    • Preserve and share local history through collections and storytelling
      Collects, archives, and preserves historical items and stories related to Lake Havasu City and shares them with future generations through exhibitions, classes, speaker programs, and community outreach.
    • Preserve historical items and archives
      Collects, archives, and preserves historical items related to Lake Havasu City, including McCulloch chainsaws, McCulloch Airlines branded disposable cutlery sets, and an LP record about the London Bridge. The organization also provides access to curated images and digital artifacts from its archives for members and plans to expand archive access.
    • Preserve historical items and archives
      Collects, archives, and preserves historical items related to Lake Havasu City, such as McCulloch chainsaws, McCulloch Airlines branded disposable cutlery sets, and an LP record about the London Bridge. Provides access to curated images and digital artifacts from its archives for members and plans to provide broader archive access.
    • Preserve historical items and archives
      Collects, archives, and preserves historical items related to Lake Havasu City, such as McCulloch chainsaws and an LP record about the London Bridge, and provides members with access to curated images and digital artifacts from its archives.
  • Educational Student Travel Programs 4 activities
    • Organize educational field trips and excursions
      Plans and conducts weekly field trips, primarily one-day excursions on Sundays or Mondays, with some overnight trips, running from late Fall through early Spring for members and the public.
    • Organize field trips
      Organizes weekly field trips, primarily one-day excursions on Sundays or Mondays, with some overnight trips, from late Fall through early Spring.
    • Organize field trips and events
      Organizes weekly field trips, primarily one-day excursions on Sundays or Mondays, with some overnight trips, from late Fall through early Spring, and hosts an annual 2-day Gem & Mineral Roundup.
    • Organize field trips and off-site excursions
      Plans and conducts weekly field trips, primarily one-day excursions on Sundays or Mondays, with some overnight trips, running from late Fall through early Spring.
  • Gem & Mineral Show Hosting 2 activities
    • Host the annual Gem & Mineral Roundup
      Hosts an annual 2-day Gem & Mineral Roundup in Lake Havasu City during the second weekend of November, featuring dealers displaying jewelry, gems, and minerals, and club members presenting educational display cases.
    • Organize community events and annual exhibitions
      Hosts exhibition opening receptions with free admission, themed events like "Havasu's Sunken Treasure," and the annual 2-day Gem & Mineral Roundup during the second weekend of November, featuring dealers, educational displays, and club presentations. Also hosts the "Havasu Rocks" exhibit inside the museum.
  • Historic House Museum Operations 2 activities
    • Operate the Lake Havasu Museum of History
      Runs a functioning museum since 2005, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits such as the J-2 Gyroplane, McCulloch aviation artifacts, and collections related to local history including the London Bridge and Millers Folly. The museum maintains curated historical items like McCulloch chainsaws, branded cutlery sets, and LP records.
    • Operate the Lake Havasu Museum of History
      The organization operates a museum open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits, including items related to McCulloch industries and local history, and maintains the facility as a public-facing historical resource since 2005.
  • Library Collection and Digital Access Services 2 activities
    • Provide a lending library
      Provides access to a lending library.
    • Provide a lending library
      Provides access to a lending library.
  • Digitization of Cultural & Personal Histories 1 activity
    • Provide access to digital archives and library resources
      Offers members access to curated digital images and artifacts from the museum’s archives and maintains a lending library for public use.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Conduct historical interviews and produce content
      Conducts exclusive interviews with local historical figures and produces written content about their lives and work.
    • Conduct historical interviews and produce content
      Conducts exclusive interviews with individuals about local historical figures and produces written content based on these interviews.
    • Host public events and exhibition openings
      Organizes exhibition opening receptions with guest speakers and unveilings, such as for "Havasu's Sunken Treasure: The Story of Millers Folly," and offers free admission to these events.
    • Operate the Lake Havasu Museum of History
      Operates the Lake Havasu Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring permanent exhibits, rotating special exhibits, and a lending library. The museum displays historical items such as the J-2 Gyroplane and hosts exhibits like "Havasu Rocks" and "Havasu's Sunken Treasure."
    • Operate the Lake Havasu Museum of History
      Operates the Lake Havasu Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits, including the J-2 Gyroplane and "Havasu Rocks" exhibit. The museum has been functioning since 2005.
    • Operate the Lake Havasu Museum of History
      Operates the Lake Havasu Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits, including "Havasu Rocks" and "Havasu's Sunken Treasure: The Story of Millers Folly."
    • Organize exhibitions and opening receptions
      Organizes comprehensive exhibitions, such as "Havasu's Sunken Treasure: The Story of Millers Folly" and a new exhibit on McCulloch aviation items, offering free admission to exhibition opening receptions.
    • Produce historical content
      Produces written content about local historical figures through interviews, such as an exclusive interview with Vicki Webster about artist Dale Webster.
    • Provide public access to historical archives and digital resources
      Offers members access to curated images and digital artifacts from the museum’s archives, with plans to expand archive access more broadly. Also produces written content and conducts interviews on local historical figures, such as artist Dale Webster.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$87K83%
Program service revenue$8101%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$61K
Grants paid out$800
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$42K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +143.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Hannah Rangle Executive Director 40 $16
Jillian Usher Communications Director 40 $15
board members · 4
  • Adam Ramano — Director
  • Charlsey Frahm — Director of Collections
  • Douglas Staite — Director
  • Joan McDermott — Director Secretary
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Anderson Toyota Funder — Sponsor of the Young Curators program.
  • Havashire Festivals Inc. Funder — Sponsor of the Young Curators program.
  • Kiwanis Funder — Sponsor of the Young Curators program.
  • Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society Partner — Presents "Havasu Rocks" and is dedicated to educating members and the community about gems, minerals, and fossils.
  • Partnership for Economic Development Funder — Sponsor of the Young Curators program.