The Hummelstown Area Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

The Hummelstown Area Historical Society Inc, operating under the name Hummelstown Area Historical Society, is located in Hummelstown, PA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hummelstown Area Historical Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hummelstown Area 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 12/2021, Hummelstown Area Historical Society generated $30.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $64.2k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND TO EDUCATE AND DISSEMINATE HISTORICAL INFORMATION TO RESIDENTS, STUDENTS, SCHOLARS AND OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SOCIETY FUNDS AND MAINTAINS A MUSEUM OF HISTORIC ARTIFACTS THAT RELATE TO HUMMELSTOWN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. OUR COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 14,000 ARTIFACTS ARE HOUSED IN AN HISTORIC STRUCTURE THAT WAS BUILT IN 1815. ADJOINING THE BUILDING IS A CEMETERY WHICH IS THE FINAL RESTING PLACE OF OUR TOWN'S FOUNDER, CIVIL WAR VETERANS AND OTHER HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT INDIVIDUALS. ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE TO ALL. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN THREE DAYS A WEEK WITH ADDITIONAL VIEWING TIMES AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT. MUSEUM REVENUES ARE GENERATED FROM THE RENTAL OF THE MUSEUM FOR WEDDINGS, MEETING AND COMMUNITY ENVENTS.


THE SOCIETY FUNDS AND MAINTAINS A LIBRARY OF HISTORICAL BOOKS, RECORDS AND LIKE MATERIALS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO SCHOLARS, STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC FOR RESEARCH ON HUMMELSTOWN, THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITES, GENEOLOGY RESEARCH AND PEOPLE OF LOCAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE. THE LIBRARY IS OPEN TO ALL AND THERE IS NO FEES FOR THE USE OF THE LIBRARY MATERIALS. LIBRARY REVENUES ARE GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF BOOKLETS AND PAMPHLETS RELATED TO HISTORIC EVENTS, STRUCTURES, BUSINESSES, ETC. POSTCARDS OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT EVENTS, STRUCTURES, ETC. ARE ALSO SOLD. ADDITIONAL REVENUES ARE GENERATED FOR THE SALE OF COPIES AND MICROFILM PRINTS OF THE LIBRARY MATERIALS.


THE SOCIETY HOLDS A MONTHLY PROGRAM THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE OF CHARGE TO ATTEND. THE MONLY PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPEAKERS AND PRESENTATIONS RELATING TO THE HUMMELSTOWN AREA AND ITS HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE AS WELL AS PROGRAMS THAT DETAIL THE LIFE AND TIMES OF OUR EARLY ANCESTORS.


EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN TO STUDENTS AT LOWER DAUPHIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND DONATIONS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
E Ronald Hixon
Treasurer
$0
Chad Lister
President
$0
Curtis Weber
1st Vice President
$0
Brian Norris
3rd Vice President
$0
Renee Foster
Secretary
$0
Linda Fenical
2nd Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,900
Fundraising events$10,945
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,813
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $485
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,658
Total Program Service Revenue$330
Investment income $13,399
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $2,750
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,126
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$977
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $30,034

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Hummelstown Area Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Joseph T And Helen M Simpson Foundation

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: PUBLIC SUPPORT

$1,000
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