2025-11-17T20:20:53-05:00 2024-12-31 331761990 The Gin Inquiry LLC 20827 N 89th Dr Peoria AZ 85382 990 2024-01-01 841034023 Telluride Historical Museum Inc TELL 9707283344 PO BOX 1597 TELLURIDE CO 81435 Danny Craft 9703984823 2025-11-18 true Terina Smith P01706204 4803287780 2025-11-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Danny Craft PO BOX 1597 Telluride CO 814351597 532125 false X telluridemuseum.org X 1965 CO THE MISSION OF THE TELLURIDE HISTORICAL MUSEUM IS TO PRESERVE THE RICH COLORFUL AND DIVERSE HISTORY OF THE REGION AND TO BRING HISTORY TO LIFE THROUGH EXHIBITS PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION. 10 10 1 25 0 0 305852 362290 60715 65191 4522 2425 25748 62229 396837 492135 0 0 0 0 263639 312796 0 0 78633 230320 182143 493959 494939 -97122 -2804 1501118 1538005 9275 5856 1491843 1532149 THE MISSION OF THE TELLURIDE HISTORICAL MUSEUM IS TO PRESERVE THE RICH COLORFUL AND DIVERSE HISTORY OF THE REGION AND TO BRING HISTORY TO LIFE THROUGH EXHIBITS PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION. false false 245658 0 0 In 2024 the Museum curated rotating and permanent exhibits completed conservation work on historical artifacts and relocated significant collections to improved climate-controlled storage to enhance preservation and strengthen safety and accessibility. 102358 0 0 In 2024 the Museum delivered educational programming including guided tours school visits lectures workshops and public events. Attendance increased and programs served diverse audiences including regional visitors families and local students. 61414 0 0 In 2024 the Museum provided research assistance cataloged and digitized archival materials expanded online access and collaborated with community partners to promote historic preservation and public understanding of local history. 0 0 0 409430 true false false false false false false true false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X X KIERNAN LANNON 9707283344 201 W GREGORY TELLURIDE CO 81435 X Ashley Von Spreecken Town of Telluride Liaison 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RUDY DAVISON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 VICKI EIDSMO Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Anesi Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WERNER CATSMAN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN COE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANNY CRAFT President 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAULA MALONE Vice President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TODD BROWN Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alline Arguelles Town of Mountain Village Liaison 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KIERNAN LANNON EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 38964 0 0 297224 26102 0 362290 Admission 49164 49164 0 0 Community Programs 16027 16027 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65191 2425 2425 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37098 0 22922 14176 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27540 17068 10472 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37581 0 0 0 37581 492135 67616 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85090 51054 25527 8509 0 0 0 0 170461 114801 0 55660 0 0 0 0 36558 25590 7312 3656 20687 16136 3105 1446 0 0 0 0 40 0 40 0 13442 0 13442 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4091 2864 812 409 43562 30493 8712 4356 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29553 23642 5911 0 968 726 242 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14160 9912 2832 1416 Exhibits 44540 44539 0 0 Utilities 15473 10831 3095 1547 Dues and Subscriptions 16314 11420 3263 1634 0 0 0 0 0 67422 0 0 494939 409430 74293 78633 0 0 0 0 12231 3770 103277 99544 0 0 84 84 0 0 0 0 0 29 42902 48791 0 0 1385787 1135877 71284 249910 0 0 0 0 0 0 880 0 1270460 1135877 1501118 1538005 157 210 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9118 5646 9275 5856 X 711671 751977 780172 780172 1491843 1532149 1501118 1538005 X -2804 0 0 0 0 43110 X true X true X X 265224 273363 319148 305852 362290 1525877 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 265224 273363 319148 305852 362290 1525877 1525877 464 464 93 4522 2425 7968 0 0 0 0 79367 79367 25408 63135 70360 49832 0 208735 1821947 0.8375 0.8721 X Part II - Line 10 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2020, 25408, | 2021, 63135| 2022, 70360| 2023, 49832| 0 0 0 0 X X X false 0 1135787 885877 249910 105874 105874 0 249910 Collections 1135877 1135877 Credit Card 4673 Sales Tax 973 5646 Part III, line 1a See Part XIII Part I to XII | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part II Line 3,PART II Signature Block Line 3 - Explanation of Officers Signature Authority The signing officer Danny Craft President is authorized by the Board of Directors to review approve and sign the Form 990 on behalf of the organization. The Board has delegated the authority to sign federal information returns to the President as part of his official duties.| Part II Line 5,Part II Line 5 - Explanation of Paid Preparer The return was prepared by Terina Smith The GIN Inquiry LLC based on the financial statements and records provided by the organization. The organization has reviewed the completed return prior to filing.| Part II Line 9,Part II Line 9 - IRS Discussion Authorization The organization authorizes the IRS to discuss this return with the paid preparer listed in Part II to clarify any questions about the filing. No compensation arrangements or conflicts of interest exist related to this authorization.| Part III Line 1,PART III Program Service Accomplishments - Lines 1a - Expanded Mission Description The Telluride Historical Museum preserves and interprets the history of the San Juan Mountains region through exhibitions educational programs collections stewardship and community engagement. The Museum provides access to historical resources develops exhibits and delivers public programs that promote awareness and understanding of local heritage.| Part III Line 4,Part III Line 4 - Program Service Accomplishments 4a Exhibit Development and Collections Stewardship In 2024 the Museum curated rotating and permanent exhibits and completed major conservation work. A significant portion of the artifact collection was relocated from an off-site facility to an upgraded climate-controlled storage unit improving preservation accessibility and long-term safeguarding of historical materials. Expenses: $245,658 | Revenue: $0| Part III Line 4,Part III Line 4 - Program Service Accomplishments 4b Education and Public Programs The Museum offered guided tours lectures school visits workshops and heritage-based public programs. Attendance continued to increase and programming served a broad demographic including students families visitors and local community members. Expenses: $102,358 | Revenue: $0| Part III Line 4,Part III Line 4 - Program Service Accomplishments 4c Research Archives and Community Outreach The Museum cataloged and digitized archival materials supported public research inquiries expanded online digital collections access and collaborated with regional organizations on preservation and educational initiatives. Expenses: $61,414 | Revenue: $0| Part I to XII | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part IV Line 1,PART IV Required Schedules - Lines 1b - Schedule A Requirement The organization is a public charity described under Section 170b1Avi and has completed Schedule A Part II to report its public support test as required.| Part IV Line 2,Part IV Line 2b - Schedule B Requirement The organization is required to complete Schedule B because it received contributions that meet reporting thresholds. Schedule B has been completed and attached to this return.| Part V Line 4,PART V Other IRS Filings - Line 4 Part V Line 4 - Foreign Financial Accounts The organization did not have signatory authority or an interest in any foreign bank accounts during the tax year. No foreign financial reporting FBAR FinCEN 114 was required.| Part X Line 2,PART X Balance Sheet - Line 2 Part X Line 2 - Explanation of Cash and Savings Differences The organization maintains operating cash and savings accounts used for daily operations short-term reserves and program activities. End-of-year balances reflect routine fluctuations resulting from normal operational revenues expenditures and seasonal program activity cycles.| Part XI Line 2,PART XI Reconciliation of Net Assets - Line 2d - Expense Reconciliation Total expenses include all functional categories such as program services management and general and fundraising expenses as reported in Part IX. Differences between financial statement classifications and Form 990 classifications result from required tax-form allocations and reclassification of certain costs to comply with IRS instructions.| Part XII Line 2,PART XII Financial Statements & Reporting - Part XII Line 2d - Oversight of Compiled Reviewed Audited Statements The Board or designated Finance Committee oversees the annual financial review. It engages with external accountants if applicable. The committee evaluates the results reviews adjustments and ensures that accounting standards and internal controls are appropriately maintained.| Part XII Line 4,Part XII Line 4b - Single Audit Uniform Guidance The organization did not expend federal awards exceeding the $750,000 threshold and was therefore not required to undergo a Uniform Guidance single audit.| Part I to XII | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part VI Line 1,General Governance Disclosure Part VI The organization follows written conflict-of-interest whistleblower and document-retention policies. Board meetings and committee meetings are contemporaneously documented. Form 990 is reviewed by the full board before filing. Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public on the organizations website or by request. Program Service Clarification The Museums program expenses support a combination of exhibits educational initiatives archival stewardship and community outreach that align with its exempt purpose. No commercial or unrelated business activities were conducted.| 37098 0 37098 0 0 0 0 0 22922 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37098 0 37098 0 0 0 0 0 22922 22922 14176 Part VI, Line 11a Yes prior to filing Part VI, Line 12c As described in Schedule O Part VI, Line 15 As described in Schedule O Part VI, Line 19 See Schedule O Part XI, Line 9 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| LINE 9 RECOGNITION OF PLEDGES RECEIVABLE OR CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS NOT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED, SEE SCHEDULE O, $43110| Part III Line 4 | Explanation:| Line 4a Program Service Description In 2024 the Museum curated rotating and permanent exhibits completed conservation work on artifacts and relocated historical collections into improved climate-controlled storage units to enhance preservation and access. Part III Line 4 | Explanation:| Line 4b Program Service Description The Museum delivered educational programming including guided tours school visits lectures workshops and public events serving visitors families and students. Part III Line 4 | Explanation:| Line 4c Program Service Description The Museum provided research support cataloged and digitized archival materials and expanded online access while collaborating with partners to promote public understanding of local history. Part V Line 3 | Explanation:| PART V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings Line 3b Explanation The organization did not have $1,000 or more in unrelated business income; therefore no Form 990-T was filed. Part V line 3a = No Part VI Line 11 | Explanation:| PART VI Governance Management and Disclosure Line 11b 990 Review Process A complete copy of this Form 990 was provided to all members of the governing body before filing. Part VI Line 12 | Explanation:| Line 12c Monitoring Conflicts of Interest The organization enforces its conflict-of-interest policy through annual disclosures from officers directors and key employees and the board reviews any potential conflicts. Part VI Line 15 | Explanation:| Line 15a & 15b Compensation Process Compensation for the Executive Director and other key employees is determined using comparable data and approved by independent board members with the process documented in minutes. Part VI Line 19 | Explanation:| Line 19 Public Availability of Documents The organization makes its governing documents financial statements and conflict-of-interest policy available to the public upon request. Part XI Line 9 | Explanation:| PART XI Other Changes in Net Assets Line 9 Explanation There were no other changes in net assets not already reported on Form 990. Line 9 is blank. Part XII Line 2 | Explanation:| PART XII Financial Statements & Reporting Line 2c Oversight of Audit Review The organization has a committee that oversees the audit review or compilation of its financial statements and selects the independent accountant.