Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $276.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Somerset, PA
- Founding
- 07/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7322243
Organization Overview
Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County is located in Somerset, PA. The organization was established in 1984. 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 12/2021, Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County 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, Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County generated $276.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $196.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF SOMERSET COUNTY IS THE STEWARD OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF SOMERSET COUNTY THROUGH ITS HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND GENEALOGICAL ARCHIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MOUNTAIN CRAFT DAYS - A THREE DAY TRADITIONAL CRAFT AND TRADES FESTIVAL FEATURING OVER 125 ARTISANS, ENTERTAINERS, HISTORICAL INTERPRETERS, AND MOUNTAIN FOODS OF THE REGION. PARTICIPANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THEIR CRAFT SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE WITH VISITORS AS THEY SELL THEIR WARES. NEW ARTISANS ARE ADDED EACH YEAR WHILE SOME ARTISANS HAVE A LONG TRADITION OF PARTICIPATION. AN AUCTION OF CRAFTSMAN'S WARES EACH YEAR PROVIDES SOME FUNDING TO ARTISANS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING OR SOMEONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING A NEW CRAFT DEMONSTRATION TO PERPETUATE TRADITIONAL CRAFT SKILLS. THE FESTIVAL FEATURES A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTISANS FROM TEXTILES TO WOOD, IRON, LEATHER, LOG HEWING, STONE CUTTING AND MORE. THE FESTIVAL ATTRACTS OVER 7,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY AND IS PRESENTED AMID A FOREST AND MEADOW SETTING. FRIDAY IS DEDICATED TO STUDENT EDUCATION AND ARTISANS CATER THEIR DEMONSTRATIONS ACCORDINGLY. ON-SITE AND SATELLITE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PRESENT HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS VISITING THE SOMERSET HISTORICAL CENTER. THEY LEARN ABOUT BEING A PIONEER IN THE WILDERNESS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, COOKING AND FOOD PREPARATION, FARMING PRACTICES, LOG CONSTRUCTION, AND FASHION A TIN/WOOD SCOOP TO TAKE HOME. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TAKE PROGRAMS INTO KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 2ND GRADES THROUGHOUT THE SOMERSET COUNTY REGION. THE SOCIETY'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REACH OVER 2,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR. SCHOOL OF COOPERING - THE CRAFT OF COOPERING IS TAUGHT DURING THIS THREE DAY CLASS USING ONLY TRADITIONAL METHODS AND HAND TOOLS. UP TO 12 PARTICIPANTS LEARN THE HISTORY OF THE CRAFT, VARIOUS TYPES OF COOPERING, ESPECIALLY THE TYPE PRACTICED IN THE MAPLE SUGAR REGION OF SOMERSET COUNTY, SAFE TOOL USAGE, AS THEY FASHION A MAPLE SUGAR BUCKET (KEELER) THAT THEY TAKE HOME UPON COMPLETION. THE CLASS HAS BEEN TAUGHT FOR OVER 15 YEARS WITH OVER 150 PARTICIPANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Zanoni Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Pamela Tokar-Ickes Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susan Dabbs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lisa Bittner President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,770 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,738 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $73,708 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $84,216 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $124,422 |
| Investment income | $39,348 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $25,874 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,160 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $276,690 |
| 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. | $26,087 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $56,962 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,807 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,736 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,667 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,830 |
| Travel | $54 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,914 |
| All other expenses | $3,826 |
| Total functional expenses | $196,811 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $107,950 |
| 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 | $14,228 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $536,424 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,177,627 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,836,229 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,415 |
| 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 | $3,415 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,504,373 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $328,441 |
| 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 | $1,836,229 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County has recieved totaling $14,289.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of Greater Johnstown Johnstown, PA PURPOSE: OUTDOOR INTERPRETIVE | $14,200 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $89 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $809,872 |
| Earnings | $39,322 |
| Admin Expense | $14,366 |
| Ending Balance | $834,829 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hamilton-Madison House Inc New York, NY | $11,830,050 | $17,173,913 |
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Inc Buffalo, NY | $5,280,478 | $5,712,316 |
New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $20,181,669 | $5,556,998 |
Historical Society Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $29,519,223 | $5,864,620 |
Ohio Historical Society Foundation Columbus, OH | $22,693,832 | $2,410,812 |
Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum Doylestown, PA | $25,757,784 | $3,151,386 |
Galvan Initiatives Foundation New York, NY | $45,061,487 | $6,375,160 |
Historic Annapolis Inc Annapolis, MD | $11,216,187 | $4,170,932 |
Lake George Association Inc Lake George, NY | $20,500,954 | $6,877,319 |
Lancasterhistory Org Lancaster, PA | $21,295,803 | $1,939,476 |
Royal Oak Foundation Inc New York, NY | $7,446,621 | $2,765,681 |
Partners For Sacred Places Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,285,974 | $2,628,300 |