Ephrata Cloister Associates
- Assets
- $379.5k
- Revenue
- $235.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Ephrata, PA
- Founding
- 01/1967
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 23-1529681
Organization Overview
Ephrata Cloister Associates is located in Ephrata, PA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Ephrata Cloister Associates employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ephrata Cloister Associates 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 06/2023, Ephrata Cloister Associates generated $235.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $112.9k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE EPHRATA CLOISTER'S HISTORIC BUILDINGS, COLLECTIONS, AND PROGRAMMING INVITE THE EXPLORATION OF THIS UNIQUE COMMUNITY'S SPIRITUAL, CREATIVE, AND INTELLECTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY ENCOURAGING VISITORS TO DEVELOP A PERSONAL CONNECTION TO PENNSYLVANIA'S SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN RELIGIOUS TOLERATION AND INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM. THE EPHRATA CLOISTER ASSOCIATES IS DEDICATED TO THE CONTINUED PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF THE EPHRATA CLOISTER THROUGH THE SPONSORSHIP OF SPECIAL CLOISTER RELATED EVENTS SUCH AS LANTERN TOURS, APPLE DUMPLING DAY, DAY OF MUSIC, CHRISTMAS AT THE CLOISTER, THE STUDENT HISTORIAN PROGRAM AND OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL AUDIENCES. THE EPHRATA CLOISTER CHORUS, SPONSORED BY THE ASSOCIATES, IS UNIQUE AS IT RELATES TO THE MUSEUM AND THE HISTORIC SITE. THE CHORUS PERFORMS SEVERAL OF OVER 1,000 HYMNS WRITTEN AT THE SITE. IN ADDITION TO EPHRATA'S PAST, THE GROUP PERFORMS COMPOSITIONS FROM OTHER EARLY AMERICAN COMMUNITIES INCLUDING WORKS FROM THE SHAKERS, THE MORAVIANS, THE HA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A COMMUNITY-BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT SINCE 1958, THE ORGANIZATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION, CREATES PROGRAMS THAT FEATURE THE UNIQUE MUSIC, ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OF THIS PRE-REVOLUTIONARY COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE CLOISTER CHORUS, FOUNDED IN 1959, WHICH OFFERS HISTORICALLY INFORMED PERFORMANCES OF MUSIC COMPOSED IN EARLY EPHRATA. REGULAR SITE PROGRAMS AND AN ARTISAN-RICH MUSEUM STORE COMBINE WITH A CALENDAR OF SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE WINTER HISTORY CLASS, SCHOOL-BASED COMMUNITY DAYS, CHRISTMAS AT THE CLOISTER, THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL, AND CHORUS CONCERTS AS A MEANS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY, INVITE EXPLORATION, PROMOTE LOCAL TOURISM, AND PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF THIS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES VISITOR SERVICES AND REGULAR GUIDED TOURS; RAISES FUNDS; AND ASSISTS IN ACQUIRING ARTIFACTS USING MONEY DONATED TO THE BACK TO THE CLOISTER FUND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sue Fisher President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Fuchs Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Sauder Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Lausch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Coughlan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Madelyn Marks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $147,065 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $147,065 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $46,702 |
| Investment income | $2,252 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $36,933 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $235,453 |
| 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 | $64,742 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,090 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,918 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,201 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,512 |
| Office expenses | $5,398 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,472 |
| All other expenses | $892 |
| Total functional expenses | $112,924 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,383 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $165,677 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,373 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $28,126 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,069 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $44,404 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $57,475 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $379,507 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,340 |
| 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 | $13,340 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $236,271 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $129,896 |
| 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 | $379,507 |