Organizations Filed Purposes:
To research, preserve and protect the cultural, architectural and historical heritage of Matthews and to involve and educate future generations of this heritage
The Foundation operates the Matthews Heritage Museum in a restored 1880 home which it owns. Staffed by a paid director and volunteer docents, the museum has been a historical asset to the area since opening in 2013. Docents are trained to give general tours to the public. Through the local elementary school, a tour has been developed appropriate to early elementary grades. Many local schools have toured the museum and a new generation is becoming aware of the local history. The museum is open three days a week.
The Matthews Historical Foundation owns and operated the historic Reid House as a special event venue. This property, built in 1890, was the town doctors home and has been the site of countless weddings and parties. During 2018, numberous special events and business meetings were held there. The Foundation is responsible for all gardening, maintenance and upkeep of the house and property.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Barbara Taylor | Musuem director | 20 | $0 |
| Diane Adams | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Helms | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| John Urban | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Taylor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Penny Higdon | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Cannon | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Anne Bennett | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Aycock | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Bennett | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Cullis | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Paula Lester | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Brian Antel | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Becky Willard | President | 20 | $0 |
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