2015-11-16T13:40:01-08:00 2014-12-31 Morse & Co PLLC 5121 South Wheeling Avenue Suite 20 Tulsa OK 741056421 990 2014-01-01 730795545 Tulsa Historical Society TULS 9187129484 2445 South Peoria Avenue Tulsa OK 74114 Michelle Place Executive Director 2015-11-16 true Tim L Roberts P00000948 9187491040 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z 821323 false false X tulsahistory.org X 1963 OK To preserve, protect and present Tulsa's History 26 26 7 36 0 484685 266793 26231 51469 54596 48423 60568 308660 626080 675345 0 0 308082 347081 0 57668 575754 653002 883836 1000083 -257756 -324738 10936994 10617993 0 10936994 10617993 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 871825 51469 2014 Exhibits:Nifty Fifties: Culture & Commerce in 1950's Tulsa1921 Tulsa Race RiotCourage, Loyalty & Honor: A History of Claremore's Oklahoma Military AcademySpavinaw: How Water Saved TulsaDesigning Tulsa: Oil Capital ArchitectsOklahoma Earth: A History of Frankoma PotteryA More Beautiful Tulsa: Woodward Park & GardensCommunity Spotlight ExhibitsLife of a House: A History of the Travis MansionTimeline of Tulsa History: A Brief Journey Through Tulsa's PastTHS has hosted book signings, author lectures, and community discussions. We have welcomed international travelers and a whole bunch of motorcycle riders who are making their way down Route 66 in search of the real America. 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. Other major events for the Tulsa Historical Society included a very successful 2nd Oil Barons Ball and the 28th Tulsa Hall of Fame. Collections:The archives have continued steady growth with 1,200 additions from over 50 donors to the THS collection. Archivist and Curator of Collections, Ian Swart manages volunteers and interns who care for our collection using recognized and industry standard methods. Much of their recent work has focused on the Beryl Ford Collection, which has yielded amazing artifacts. Many of these will enhance exhibits in the near future.THS Collections Committee has committed to identifying and documenting Tulsa artifacts in the hands of private donors.2014 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, Whiteside Portrait Painters, 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 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, and Booksmart.THS Guardians:Guardians continue to present historical programs to youth and adults both at the museum and off-site, lead downtown walking tours, and serve as greeters and docents.THS Board:Monthly Board meetings and monthly executive committee meetings.Through Tulsa Hall of Fame, honored seven outstanding Tulsans. Facility:Facility and Vintage Garden maintenance standards and policies maintained.We 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 2011 and 2010 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, 2014, THEUNRECOGNIZED 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 $133453 Rental Expense netted in Part VIII $12525 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Special Event $133453 Rental Expense $12525 false Hall of Fame 263250 263250 152 40627 862 3698 9000 Oil Barons Ball 114675 114675 1606 26338 25512 5729 15954 1 14278 14278 3975 392203 392203 1758 66965 26374 9427 28929 133453 258750 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 Compensation is determined through comparison with the most current association of midwest museums wage and salary survey and on occasion with information from the most current salary survey from the Tulsa Area United Way. 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.