Bent County Historical Society
To preserve the history & heritage of bent co through the facilitation of the bent co chronicle, art guild, programs & activities that interpret the culture/architectural history of …
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The Bent County Historical Society (BHS) preserves the history and heritage of Bent County through the facilitation of the Bent County Chronicle, Art Guild, programs and activities that interpret the culture and architectural history of the region, the operation and preservation of the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum and Boggsville Historical Site. BHS supports organizations that promote the mission of BHS.
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Mission
To preserve the history & heritage of bent co through the facilitation of the bent co chronicle, art guild, programs & activities that interpret the culture/architectural history of the region, operation/preservation - rawlings heritage ctr, museum & boggsville historical site.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bent County Historical Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1968, it predates 83% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBent County Historical Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Las Animas, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 840576719. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $281K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bent County Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840576719. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Bent County Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Bent County Historical Society is located in Las Animas, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bent County Historical Society has $281K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bent County Historical Society is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $281K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bent County Historical Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bent County Historical Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Bent County Historical Society (BHS) preserves the history and heritage of Bent County through the facilitation of the Bent County Chronicle, Art Guild, programs and activities that interpret the culture and architectural history of the region, the operation and preservation of the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum and Boggsville Historical Site. BHS supports organizations that promote the mission of BHS. Bent County Historical Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $281K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Bent County Historical Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bent County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840576719, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BENT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 35 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1968
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Bent County Historical Society
- What is Bent County Historical Society?
- Bent County Historical Society is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Las Animas, United States. The Bent County Historical Society (BHS) preserves the history and heritage of Bent County through the facilitation of the Bent County Chronicle, Art Guild, programs and activities that interpret the culture and architectural history of the region, the operation and preservation of the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum and Boggsville Historical Site. BHS supports organizations that promote the mission of BHS.
- When was Bent County Historical Society founded?
- Bent County Historical Society was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Bent County Historical Society?
- Jaxson Meardon serves as President.
- Where is Bent County Historical Society located?
- Headquartered in Las Animas, CO, United States.
- What is Bent County Historical Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Bent County Historical Society trustworthy?
- Bent County Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bent County Historical Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 840576719.
- What is Bent County Historical Society's website?
- http://www.bentcountyheritage.org