Herkimer County Historical Society is located in Herkimer, NY. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Herkimer County Historical Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Herkimer County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Herkimer County Historical Society generated $84.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $150.7k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE LOCAL AREA WITH A RESOURCE CENTER, LIBRARY, AND MUSEUM. PUBLISH LOCAL HISTORY AND PROVIDE HISTORICAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE STAFF RESOURCES TO PUBLICLY PROMOTE LOCAL HISTORY AND TO ASSIST IN HISTORICAL RESEARCH
MAINTAIN HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTER FOR PUBLIC USE
PROVIDE HISTORICAL PROGRAMS AND HISTORICAL DATABASE
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Steele President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Iva Trevett Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Penny Vandusen Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Theodore Adams Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sylvia Rowan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,738 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $32,200 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,536 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $60,474 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,894 |
| Investment income | $5,818 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,185 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,233 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,728 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $83,962 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $61,079 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,500 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,118 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,600 |
| Advertising and promotion | $283 |
| Office expenses | $6,078 |
| Information technology | $11,696 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,450 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,674 |
| Insurance | $3,988 |
| All other expenses | $16,955 |
| Total functional expenses | $150,721 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,601 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $34,757 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $65,303 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $320,583 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $294,558 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $729,802 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,536 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,536 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $729,802 |