2024-10-02T10:28:11-05:00 2023-12-31 STOCKMAN KAST RYAN & CO LLP 102 N CASCADE AVENUE SUITE 400 COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80903 990 2023-01-01 311714170 Bessemer Historical Society Inc % BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY BESS 7195649086 215 Canal St Pueblo CO 81004 KATHRINE THOMSON BOARD PRESIDENT 7195649086 2024-08-31 true true Kimberly N Coleman P00967133 7196301186 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Steelworks Center of the West KATHRINE THOMSON 215 Canal St Pueblo CO 81004 415602 false X www.steelworks.us X 1995 CO PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC ACHIVES, ARTIFACTS BUILDINGS OF THE COLORADO FUEL AND IRON COMPANY (CF & I), (See SCH-O) 11 11 3 25 0 150335 128021 10654 12914 1343 2557 155293 159757 317625 303249 0 0 0 0 147512 181866 0 0 37905 344019 278450 491531 460316 -173906 -157067 4265974 4189861 17055 57957 4248919 4131904 PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC ACHIVES, ARTIFACTS AND BUILDINGS OF THE COLORADO FUEL AND IRON COMPANY (CF & I), AND RELATED ACTIVITIES LEADING TO THE INDUSTRIALIZATION OF THE ENTIRE WESTERN UNITED STATES. false false 201171 14240 MUSEUM OPERATIONS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS 75338 2871 ASSESS AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL ARCHIVES 276509 true true false false false false false true false false true false false false false true true 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 8 0 3 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 11 11 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true false false false CO X X BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY 7195649086 215 CANAL STREET PUEBLO CO 81004 Christina Trujillo Executive Director 40.0 0.0 X 57747 0 4356 Kathrine Thomson Chair 1.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Leaha Zinanti Vice chair 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Louis Nazario Secretary 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Terry Hart DIRECTOR 0.25 0.0 X 0 0 0 Patrick V Jones DIRECTOR 0.25 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michael Orazem DIRECTOR 0.25 0.0 X 0 0 0 Nate Cape DIRECTOR 0.25 0.0 X 0 0 0 Edie DeLaTorre Director 0.25 0.0 X 0 0 0 Erik F Walser DIRECTOR 0.25 0.0 X 0 0 0 Chris CJ Walser DIRECTOR 0.25 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Jaco Director 0.25 0.0 X 0 0 0 doug gradisar treasurer (to 7/2023) 0.25 0.0 X X 0 0 0 57747 0 4356 0 false false false 0 6310 35616 68022 18073 128021 MUSEUM DIVISION 712110 10043 10043 ARCHIVES DIVISION 712110 2871 2871 12914 2557 2557 0 0 258254 93435 164819 0 164819 164819 0 5937 35616 15396 -9459 -9459 0 0 0 7719 3522 4197 4197 INCIDENTAL DAMAGES 900099 200 200 200 303249 17111 158117 0 0 0 0 62103 37262 24841 0 97352 54860 36189 6303 1326 1022 304 12270 5327 5733 1210 8815 3900 3173 1742 0 0 18853 18853 0 0 0 1687 1687 3358 1843 1390 125 14808 6771 5817 2220 9790 5874 2937 979 0 28503 19935 8568 806 40 766 0 0 0 0 148947 145968 2979 41080 27388 13692 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 5091 3407 1595 89 OTHER 5527 174 4957 396 460316 276509 145902 37905 201365 126289 92460 0 2734 3251 0 21574 0 0 0 0 0 0 4912 5151 464 3813 5712499 2032618 3828828 3679881 135211 349902 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4265974 4189861 10805 32747 0 0 6250 25210 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17055 57957 X 4018017 3850474 230902 281430 4248919 4131904 4265974 4189861 -157067 40052 X X false true X true false X 69861 140652 363666 150335 128021 852535 48378 28703 18195 17047 20633 132956 0 0 0 118239 169355 381861 167382 148654 985491 5000 4200 9200 0 5000 4200 9200 976291 231682 246357 262852 257199 260811 1258901 0 231682 246357 262852 257199 260811 1258901 0 200 200 349921 415712 644713 424581 409665 2244592 0.43495 0.43665 0.56086 0.56109 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3815578 X X X false 5537827 1864063 3673764 174672 168555 6117 3679881 0 0 X 437111 40052 375 93435 133862 303249 303249 554126 375 93435 93810 460316 460316 Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Description and Purpose of Collections: The museum features exhibits related to all facets of Colorado Fuel and Iron Company (CF&I) and related industries' impacts on the American West. CF&I was a strong force in the development of the history of Pueblo and Southern Colorado. At one time CF&I was the largest private landowner and the largest employer in Colorado and with ownership of mines and mining towns operated throughout the West, the company developed the economy and life in Pueblo as well as surrounding towns in Southern Colorado. By visiting the Steelworks Museum, the public is invited to learn how CF&I played a part in the history and development of Colorado through the histories of: Western industrialization, Coal and iron mining, Steel production, The Denver & Rio Grande and Colorado and Wyoming railroads, Labor issues, and Western immigration. The Steelworks Museum was opened in 2007 and serves as the interpretive center for CF&I history. The Steelworks Center of the West was established in 2014 to integrate all of the museum, archives and education programs. The CF&I Archives, held by Bessemer Historical Society (now Steelworks Center of the West), include over 100,000 photographs, more than 150 films, 30,000 maps and drawings, hundreds of ledgers, and internal publications such as Camp and Plant, The Industrial Bulletin, and The Blast. The mission of the archives is (1) To appraise, collect, organize, provide access, and preserve archival materials and secondary resource materials illustrating the origins, growth and development of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, its previous incarnations, and its subsidiary companies and corporations. (2) To provide appropriate conditions and facilities for the retention, protection, and preservation of these records. (3) To provide regular reference services and access to individuals, organizations, or other groups interested in the collections, and (4) To encourage the use of the collection and to increase the public awareness and appreciation of CF&I's history through publications, exhibitions and other outreach programs. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Society is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Society qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation. The Society believes than it does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Schedule D, Part XI, line 2 d Other: $93,435. Rental expenses reported in expense within the audited financial statements and reclassified to revenue for the tax return. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Other: $93,435. Rental expenses reported in expense within the audited financial statements and reclassified to revenue for the tax return. Faces 2023 36453 30516 5937 224 9820 2885 Stellabration 5100 5100 2467 0 41553 35616 5937 224 9820 5352 15396 -9459 Form 990 Part 1 Line 1 AND RELATED ACTIVITIES LEADING TO THE INDUSTRIALIZATION OF THE ENTIRE WESTERN UNITED STATES. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 BOARD DIRECTOR, CHRIS (CJ) WALSER, AND BOARD MEMBER, ERIK WALSER, ARE RELATED, AS PER THE IRS DEFINITION OF A FAMILIAR RELATIONSHIP. Form 990, PART VI, Section B, LINE 11 B THE Executive Director OF THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES A PDF COPY OF THE 990 RETURN TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO BEING FILED. Form 990, PART VI, Section B, Line 12 C AT EACH BOARD MEETING, IF THERE IS A DISCUSSION OF SELECTING OR ENGAGING A VENDOR OR SERVICE PROVIDER, ALL IN ATTENDANCE ARE ASKED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THIS DISCUSSION IF THERE COULD BE A PERCEIVED CONFLICT. ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS AND DISCUSSES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQUESTS THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER LIST AND ACKNOWLEDGE ANY KNOWN CONFLICTS. Form 990, PART VI, Section B, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE IN A TIMELY MANNER, COPIES OF ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHEN REQUESTED IN WRITING OR IN PERSON. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, IRS TAX EXEMPTION LETTER, AND PRIOR YEAR TAX RETURNS ARE ALL AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.STEELWORKSCENTER.ORG. Form 990, Part XII, line 2 c THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTING THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.