DeKalb History Center Inc

EIN: 237049254 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Decatur, GA

Total Revenue
$795,116
Total Expenses
$606,250
Total Assets
$1,615,511
Net Assets
$1,539,609
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
GA
Principal Officer
Melissa Carlson
Phone
4043731088
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DeKalb History Center Inc, founded in 1965, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $795K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $189K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

Historical Preservation The Organization collects, preserves, and shares the history of DeKalb County, Georgia. The Organizations archives and museum are open to the public for research.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $347,062
Program Service Revenue $30,761
Investment Income $-10,692
Other Revenue $427,985
TOTAL REVENUE $795,116

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $407,346
Fundraising Expenses $25,221
Program Expenses $457,351
Other Expenses $198,904
TOTAL EXPENSES $606,250

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $795,116 $717,824 +0.1%
Expenses $606,250 $634,205 0.0%
Net Income $188,866 $83,619 +1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
9
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$97,910
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jacqui Steele President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Candler IV President-Elect 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Regan Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Lehman Past President 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Van Broekhaven Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Valerie Biggerstaff At large & Director 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline Freeman At large & Director 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlene S Bowden Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Monique C Brown Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Cherry-Farmer Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tricia Wynegar Drake Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Drake Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jackson McQuigg Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stacy Rieke Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dee Smith Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Stanhope Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Watson-Powers Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Demetrice M Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary K Jarboe Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cathy Mullins Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claudia Stucke Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kenneth H Thomas Jr Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Betty Willis Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Forgey Carlson Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$97,910 $0 $97,910
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $795,116 $606,250 $1,615,511 $188,866
2022 $717,824 $634,205 $1,301,020 $83,619
2021 $785,754 $477,704 $1,360,811 $308,050
2020 $443,370 $419,307 $991,608 $24,063
2019 $561,720 $528,339 $966,213 $33,381
2018 $557,322 $478,960 $894,601 $78,362
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