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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2024 Expires: July 2026

San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

One Monument Cir
La Porte, TX, 77571-9585

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

The San Jacinto Museum of History Association is a non-profit educational organization the purpose of which is to collect and preserve significant materials relating to the early history and culture of Texas, its constituent ethnic groups, and the region, and promote the study of and appreciation for the role of Texas within American and world history through exhibits, publications, and educational programs.  The Museum places special significance on interpreting the Texas Revolution and the Battle of San Jacinto, the period of the Republic of Texas, and the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Park and associated sites.

Year, State Incorporated:
1938, TX

On average, approximately 250,000 guests and 40,000 students visit the Museum each year.

 


For the year ended December 31, 2022, San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association's program expenses were:

Total expenses 2022: $463,411

Total Program Expenses: $463,411

Chief Executive
Amy Rogers, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Mr. Mike Lamb, Chief Financial Officer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Marubeni Itochu Tubulars, INC

Board Size
17

Paid Staff Size
19

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telemarketing, Door-to-door solicitation, Special events, Grant proposals, Internet

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Total revenue 2022 $808,123
Total Income $808,123

Programs: 59% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 31%

Total Income $808,123
Total expenses: $792,141
  Program expenses $463,411
  Fundraising expenses $83,808
  Administrative expenses $244,922
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $15,982
Beginning Net Assets $2,575,919
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,591,901
Total Liabilities $66,354
Total Assets $2,459,604

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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas