Mesa Historical Society Inc

Preserving Mesa's Past, Discovering Mesa's Future

aka Mesa Historical Museum   |   MESA, AZ   |  https://www.mesahistoricalmuseum.com/

Mission

The Mesa Historical Society records and tells the stories of Mesa residents, past and present. Through creative exhibitions and programming, the society educates, inspires, and engages the Mesa community in our local history and culture.

Ruling year info

1972

Executive Director

Susan Ricci

Main address

PO BOX 582

MESA, AZ 85211 USA

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Formerly known as

Mesa Historical and Archeological Society, Inc.

EIN

23-7212637

NTEE code info

History Museums (A54)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Historic Home Tour

The annual Historic Home Tour sponsored by the Mesa Historical Museum displays different historic neighborhoods and houses every year.

The annual Historic Home Tour has been on hold since 2020 due to the pandemic.

Population(s) Served

The annual Historic Cemetery Tour sponsored by the Mesa Historical Museum highlights the stories of various notable people buried in the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Every winter the Mesa Historical Museum holds an Arts and Crafts Fair on the museum grounds to showcase local artists.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Adults

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

Mesa Chamber of Commerce 2022

Museum Association of Arizona 2022

Central Arizona Museum Association 2022

American Association for State and Local History 2022

Arizona Historical Society 2022

Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

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The Mesa Historical Museum aims to be the premier educational institution and resource for Mesa History. We aim to provide programming for children and adults alike, as well as a resource for students.

We are working on programming aimed at elementary age students to get an in-depth look and feel for Mesa history as well as summer programs for when students don't have school.

We have a staff of history and archaeological professionals as well as board members from various different backgrounds, including education, who are working together to create and implement various educational programs at the museum.

We are currently in the early stages of planning our new programming but there are some new programs that we plan to implement this year specifically for school groups, boy/girl scout groups, and summer programming for kids of all ages. We hope to continue adding more and more programs.

Financials

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Mesa Historical Society Inc

Board of directors
as of 09/30/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Anita Peters


Board co-chair

Spencer Morgan

Jacob Martinez

Ken Shadley

Shelly Udall

Barbara Bingham

Andrew Frye

Jennifer Velez

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/30/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female

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