HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LONG BEACH

EIN: 956111591 501(c)(3)

LONG BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$782,882
Total Expenses
$511,900
Total Assets
$1,056,079
Net Assets
$1,050,411
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1962
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JULIE BARTOLOTTO
Phone
5624242220
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LONG BEACH, founded in 1962, is a small nonprofit that reported $783K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $271K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LONG BEACH (HSLB) COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND PRESENTS LOCAL HISTORY. THROUGH HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITS, AND PROGRAMS WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE PAST AND TO THE PLACE THEY LIVE. WE HELP CREATE GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, THE CITY AND ITS PLACE IN THE LARGER WORLD. WE OPERATE A MUSEUM, ARCHIVE, AND RESEARCH CENTER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $233,012 Revenue: $76,092

HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS HSLB ACTIVELY ACQUIRES HISTORICAL MATERIALS FOR PRESERVATION, AND ACCESS. THE COLLECTIONS ARE USED THROUGH OUR RESEARCH CENTER, IN EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS. OVER ONE...

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HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS HSLB ACTIVELY ACQUIRES HISTORICAL MATERIALS FOR PRESERVATION, AND ACCESS. THE COLLECTIONS ARE USED THROUGH OUR RESEARCH CENTER, IN EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS. OVER ONE MILLION HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, ARTIFACTS, PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES, BOOKS, EPHEMERA, AND OTHER ITEMS ARE COLLECTED CATALOGED AND PRESERVED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. MAJOR COLLECTIONS INCLUDE DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES, OFFICE HOLDER FILES, THE LONG BEACH LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER, NEWSPAPERS, CAMBODIAN COMMUNITY, THE CITY MANAGER FILES, RDA, NORTH LONG BEACH, AND OTHERS. OUR HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTER IS OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY. WE MAKE COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS, PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND OTHER VISITORS. THERE IS A RESEARCH FEE FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT YET MEMBERS. AMONG OTHER THINGS, COLLECTIONS WERE USED TO DEVELOP THE STATE-WIDE CAMBODIAN AMERICAN HISTORY CURRICULUM FOR CALIFORNIA K-12 SCHOOLS. MEMBERS HAVE FREE ACCESS TO RESEARCH AND VIEWING COLLECTION ITEMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $60,897 Revenue: $25,462

HISTORICAL CEMETERY TOUR - THIS UNIQUE ANNUAL EVENT BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE THROUGH ACTORS WHO PERFORM THE STORIES OF THOSE BURIED IN LOCAL CEMETERIES. HISTORIC EVENTS AND STORIES FROM LONG BEACH'S...

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HISTORICAL CEMETERY TOUR - THIS UNIQUE ANNUAL EVENT BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE THROUGH ACTORS WHO PERFORM THE STORIES OF THOSE BURIED IN LOCAL CEMETERIES. HISTORIC EVENTS AND STORIES FROM LONG BEACH'S DIVERSE PAST ARE TOLD BY PEOPLE IN FIRST PERSON. THE EVENT TYPICALLY FEATURES ENGAGING STORIES OF JAPANESE AMERICANS, MEXICAN AMERICANS, AFRICAN AMERICANS, AND OTHER RESIDENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $64,486 Revenue: $12,225

OTHER PROGRAMS: PRESENTS DISCUSSIONS ON LOCAL HISTORY, PUBLISHES BOOKS ON LOCAL TOPICS, SELLS REPRODUCTIONS OF HISTORICAL IMAGES, HOLDS BOOK SIGNING, HOSTS GUEST SPEAKERS, WORKS WITH LOCAL YOUTHS...

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OTHER PROGRAMS: PRESENTS DISCUSSIONS ON LOCAL HISTORY, PUBLISHES BOOKS ON LOCAL TOPICS, SELLS REPRODUCTIONS OF HISTORICAL IMAGES, HOLDS BOOK SIGNING, HOSTS GUEST SPEAKERS, WORKS WITH LOCAL YOUTHS, CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE HISTORICAL SERVICES, AND MORE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $653,566
Program Service Revenue $101,554
Investment Income $15,537
Other Revenue $12,225
TOTAL REVENUE $782,882

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $350,449
Fundraising Expenses $25,496
Program Expenses $358,395
Other Expenses $161,451
TOTAL EXPENSES $511,900

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $782,882 $491,743 +0.6%
Expenses $511,900 $494,053 +0.0%
Net Income $270,982 $-2,310 -118.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
8
Volunteers
95

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
5
$96,717
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL SOUTAR PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON WERTS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANNE PATMOR SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE GRASSBAUGH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE WERTS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN A BRAUDE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE LOPEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA MAISER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON MAHAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES MATTHIS DIRECTOR (UNTIL 01/31/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN NEELEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIHIR PANDYA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ZANATTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BIANCA VILLANUEVA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN NEEDHAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE BARTOLOTTO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO 40.00
Officer
$86,130 $10,587 $96,717
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
2025 $782,882 $511,900 $1,056,079 $270,982
2024 $491,743 $494,053 $777,024 $-2,310
2023 $377,179 $387,670 $771,595 $-10,491
2022 $364,941 $330,231 $782,698 $34,710
2021 $237,434 $208,746 $788,953 $28,688
2020 $231,981 $302,167 $764,162 $-70,186
2019 $342,716 $276,680 $774,534 $66,036
2018 $458,780 $417,748 $326,696 $41,032
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