2016-11-15T09:19:51-08:00 2015-12-31 Morse & Co PLLC 5121 South Wheeling Avenue Suite 20 Tulsa OK 741056421 990 2015-01-01 730795545 Tulsa Historical Society TULS 9187129484 2445 South Peoria Avenue Tulsa OK 74114 Michelle Place Executive Director 2016-11-15 true Tim L Roberts P00000948 9187491040 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z 771182 false false X tulsahistory.org X 1963 OK To preserve, protect and present Tulsa's History 31 31 8 42 0 266793 303852 51469 39858 48423 112865 308660 241683 675345 698258 0 0 347081 403418 0 60139 653002 628291 1000083 1031709 -324738 -333451 10617993 10150015 0 10617993 10150015 The mission of Tulsa Historical Society is to illuminate the past, enhance the present and influence future generations by collecting, preserving and presenting Tulsa's history. false false 903878 39858 2015 Exhibits:Brother, Can You Spare A Dime? Depression & Recovery in the 1930'sSpirit of Greenwood: A History of Prosperity & PerseveranceVideo Revolution: Bill Blair & VCI EntertainmentToy Stories: Childhood Favorites of the 20th CenturySpavinaw: How Water Saved TulsaA More Beautiful Tulsa: Woodward Park & GardensNifty Fifties: Culture & Commerce in 1950's Tulsa1921 Tulsa Race Riot Virtual ExhibitTimeline of Tulsa HistoryLife of a House: A History of the Travis MansionCourage, Loyalty, & Honor: A History of Claremore's Oklahoma Military AcademyDesigning Tulsa: Oil Capital ArchitectsTulsa's Art Deco & Public Art Virtual ExhibitWindycrest Sailing Club: Celebrating the First 50 YearsResearch Repository our mission is to share our collection with the public and we are committed to finding outreach opportunities. Thanks to the generosity of the Hagler Pinkerton Foundation, THS was able to purchase the necessary equipment to make our collection available on line. By the end of 2015, we estimate that 10,000 photographs, documents and images of selected artifacts will be able to be accessed through our website. Adding to this digital collection is a major objective for our Archival staff and volunteers. Now our collection is available online to not only the amateur historian but is also available to students and professional researchers. Work continues to not only properly record and store our own collection, but THS has assisted a number of families and other institutions to properly archive their collections. The Oklahoma Military Academy, Tulsa Symphony, Junior League of Tulsa, First Presbyterian Church and the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture sought our professional help and knowledge with their collections. THS is now seen as a respected resource for best preservation practices.Technology 2015 saw the premiere of both an 8 minute marketing film and the 45 minute documentary BOOMTOWN. Circle Cinema hosted the premier of BOOMTOWN in July. The documentary was scheduled to play at the theater through its opening weekend and instead over 3,000 tickets were sold during the extended six week run. A new THS website was launched in January of 2015.Education Tulsas history is more accessible than ever to people of all ages, especially children. The board and staff are committed to providing curriculum and experiences to the Tulsa Metro area schools, both public and private. Our educational programs continue to expand with new curriculum, teacher workshops, online lesson plans, author lectures, book signings and presentations both at the museum, in the community and in schools.In 2015, THS launched 15 exhibits, held 6 book signings, and 20 events. 2015 has been a year of partnerships and collaborations. Here are just a few of our partners: Tulsa Public Schools, Tulsa City County Library, Oklahoma Center for Poets & Writers, Hyechka, Tulsa Artists Guild, Route 66 Alliance, the Performing Arts Center, Sherwin Miller Museum, Tulsa Air & Space Museum, Tulsa Botanical Gardens, Greenwood Cultural Center, John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation, Greenwood Area Partners, the Creek Nation, Perryman Family, Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Union Veterans, Sons of the Confederacy, YWCA, Will Rogers Foundation, Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, Tulsa Sports Commission, Oklahoma Life Long Learning Institute, Women in Communication, Tulsas Junior League, Circle Cinema, Tulsa Girl Scouts, Tulsa Town Hall, Tulsa Community Band, Model A Club, Oklahoma Military Academy, and Booksmart.We have welcomed international travelers. Our 8 galleries continue to rotate with engaging exhibits that foster a deeper understanding of the human condition. Our programs, exhibits and curriculum propel us to ask, What has changed, what has altered and what is still the same? By engaging in the study of history, we come to know people, people who are different from ourselves and people who are just like us. Book Signings:And My Spirit Said, Yes! by Don ThompsonAn Indigenous Penewoples History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-OrtizCitizens Creek by Lalita TademyTotem Pole by John WooleyCrossroads by Jo RatliffBlack Mass: History Vs. Hollywood, discussion and book signingEvents:Creek Allotment Map lecture & presentation100 Years of American MusicTulsa Artist Guild Art Show & Reception1950s Exhibit Opening ReceptionMusic at the Mansion, every month except July and AugustHall of Fame ReceptionVolunteer Ice Cream SocialLord of the Plains bus trip with Michael WallisOklahoma Military Academy DayThe Roots of Muskogee Creek Hymns LectureBoomtown Premiere at Circle CinemaBoomtown Premiere at THSThe Muskogee Creek People, 5 week lecture seriesThe Bad Seed ReadingNew Volunteer Open HouseVolunteer Appreciation luncheonAnnual MeetingDesigning Tulsa Exhibit opening receptionPiano PartyWreaths Across America at the Perryman CemeteryOther:We launched the new website in January 2015We launched the online collection in November 2015We are saying to the Tulsa community and beyond, that Tulsa is a remarkable place with remarkable art and architecture and remarkable people who dreamed dreams. 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Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired, or as temporarily or permanently restricted net assets if the assets used to purchase the items are restricted by donors. Contributed collection items are not reflected on the financial statements. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset classes. During 2015 and 2014 there were no collections acquired. Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. The collection is used to support public exhibits, for research, for preservation for future generations and for loan or exchange with other museums. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Tulsa Community Foundation holds and manages a fund for THS. A distribution is offered to THS each year to be used for general operations. Part X : FIN48 Footnote THE SOCIETY HAS ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDSCODIFICATION TOPIC ASC 740-10 (PREVIOUSLY FINANCIAL INTERPRETATION NO. 48, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES.) THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS STANDARD HAD NO IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AS OF BOTH THE DATE OF ADOPTION AND AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015, THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFIT ACCRUAL WAS ZERO. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Special Event Exp. netted in Part VIII $58974 Rental Expense netted in Part VIII $13950 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Special Event Exp. netted in Part VIII $58974 Rental Expense netted in Part VIII $13950 false Hall of Fame 241415 241415 1557 43913 232 11645 Other Fundraisers 13759 13759 1354 67 206 255174 255174 2911 43913 299 11851 58974 196200 Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder Voting members include members that pay annual dues to the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The board Treasurer reviews the draft of form 990 and reports to the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The executive committee annually reviews compensation levels considering local market factors, competitive forces, general inflationary changes, employee performance, and THSs fiscal position in connection with pay adjustments. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Documents are available upon request. Financial statements are available at the annual membership meeting.