Luzerne County Historical Society is located in Wilkes Barre, PA. The organization was established in 1937. 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, Luzerne County Historical Society employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Luzerne 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 06/2023, Luzerne County Historical Society generated $377.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $365.6k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.9% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC AWARENESS THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE OF A HISTORICAL HOMESTEADS AND LIBRARY. THE LIBRARY MAINTAINS HISTORICAL RECORDS AND ARCHIVES.
PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HISTORICAL EVENTS AND SITES THROUGH DINNERS, TRIPS, AS WELL AS UPDATING RESEARCH AND LIBRARY RESOURCES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sherry Emershaw President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Will Conyngham Vise President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Ochman Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Carol Lavery Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Adam Thalenfeld Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dr William Lewis Jr Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,620 |
| Fundraising events | $31,569 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $74,882 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $209,104 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $332,175 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,427 |
| Investment income | $35,818 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,907 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,744 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $377,257 |
| 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. | $50,385 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $54,349 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,355 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,229 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,062 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,788 |
| Fees for services: Other | $119,240 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,024 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,219 |
| Travel | $807 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $13,964 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,191 |
| Insurance | $14,137 |
| All other expenses | $1,195 |
| Total functional expenses | $365,592 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,863 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $57,964 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $534,676 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $555,356 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,929,085 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,270,944 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,079 |
| 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 | $308,996 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,647 |
| Total liabilities | $320,722 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,245,635 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,704,587 |
| 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 | $3,270,944 |