Historical Society Of Western Pennsylvania
- Assets
- $61.2m
- Revenue
- $7.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 168
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 08/1949
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 25-0965391
Organization Overview
Historical Society Of Western Pennsylvania, operating under the name See Part Iii Line 4a, is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1949. 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 06/2021, See Part Iii Line 4a employed 168 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. See Part Iii Line 4a 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 06/2020, See Part Iii Line 4a generated $7.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.8m during the year ending 06/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND PRESENT REGIONAL HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXHIBITION ADMISSIONS:THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA WAS FOUNDED IN 1879 AND IS THE OLDEST CULTURAL INSTITUTION IN PITTSBURGH. THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPERATES AND DOES BUSINESS AS THE SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER, THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS MUSEUM, THE MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER & HISTORIC VILLAGE, THE FORT PITT MUSEUM, AND THE MUSEUM CONSERVATION CENTER. THIS FAMILY OF MUSEUMS IS NATIONALLY KNOWN FOR ITS AWARD-WINNER EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS, AND PUBLICATIONS THAT DRAWS AN AUDIENCE OF SOME 300,000 VISITORS A YEAR AND REACHES IN EXCESS OF 1 MILLION MORE VIA PROGRAMMING ON BROADCAST MEDIA AND THE INTERNET.DUE TO COVID-19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE ANNUAL AUDIENCE DECREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 125,000. THE HISTORY CENTER ENGAGED IN VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDED PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND VIRTUAL TEACHING IN CLASSROOMS. MANY OF OUR PROGRAMS AND TEACHINGS WERE DONE FREE OF CHARGE AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE WERE ABLE TO REACH A WIDE AUDIENCE AND CONTINUE THE CRITICAL SERVICES THAT WE OFFER TO THE WESTERN PA COMMUNITY.
PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAMS:THE HISTORY CENTER MAINTAINED A CHANGING SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES THAT INCREASED OUR OUTREACH AND FORMED INVALUABLE PARTNERSHIPS. IN 2021, THE HISTORY CENTER SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED, RESEARCHED, OR PREPARED FOR MULTIPLE EXHIBITIONS, INCLUDING: AMERICAN DEMOCRACY; WE CAN DO IT! WWII; A VERY MERRY PITTSBURGH; SMITHSONIAN'S PORTRAITS OF PITTSBURGH; PITTSBURGH, VIRGINIA AND MORE. THE HISTORY CENTER ALSO SUCCESSFULLY HELD ITS ANNUAL PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, INCLUDING IN-PERSON FORT PITT LIVING HISTORY PROGRAMMING AND A VIRTUAL NATIONAL HISTORY DAY. MORE THAN 125,000 VISITORS WERE REACHED ACROSS OUR MUSEUM SYSTEM IN FY21, INCLUDING THE HISTORY CENTER, FORT PITT MUSEUM, AND MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER AND HISTORIC VILLAGE DESPITE THE MANDATED CLOSURES THAT OCCURRED IN DECEMBER 2020 AND PART OF JANUARY 2021 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
HISTORIC LIFE EVENT RENTALS AND COMMISSIONS:AS PENNSYLVANIA'S LARGEST HISTORY MUSEUM AND THE REGION'S OLDEST CULTURAL INSTITUTION, THE HISTORY CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING MEMORIES AND COMMEMORATING AND CELEBRATING MAJOR EVENTS - NOT JUST THE MANY WAYS PITTSBURGH HAS SHAPED THE WORLD, BUT BUSINESS AND PERSONAL HISTORIES AS WELL. THESE EVENTS ARE ALL PART OF THE FABRIC OF WHAT MAKES PITTSBURGH AN EXTRAORDINARY CITY AND FOSTERS AN APPRECIATION FOR HISTORY FOR WESTERN PENNSYLVANIANS AND VISITORS TO OUR REGION. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE HISTORY CENTER ABIDED BY SOCIAL GATHERING RESTRICTIONS AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS, WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITED OUR ABILITY TO HOST THESE TYPES OF LIFE CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew E Masich President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $306,470 |
Michael A Dubois Design Director (exited 8/2020) | Officer | 40 | $203,551 |
Rachel Askey Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $121,472 |
Tonia Rose VP Of Museum & Development | 40 | $111,374 | |
Howard W Hanna III Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Robert Krizner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mascaro Construction Construction Firm | 6/29/21 | $130,824 |
Smithsonian Institution Museum/rental Fees | 6/29/21 | $105,750 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,539,713 |
| Investment income | $663,915 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $164,065 |
| Net Rental Income | $22,676 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$532,211 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$63,551 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $283,665 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,849,869 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $442,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $26,985 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,215,904 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,932 |
| Other employee benefits | $579,893 |
| Payroll taxes | $370,869 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,597 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,529 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $28,641 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $60,510 |
| Fees for services: Other | $204,939 |
| Advertising and promotion | $206,717 |
| Office expenses | $329,851 |
| Information technology | $316,834 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $719,611 |
| Travel | $61,338 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $360,444 |
| Interest | $93,952 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,380,542 |
| Insurance | $79,476 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,804,850 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $183,137 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,109,227 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,927,527 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $98,414 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $387,332 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $64,506 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,731,480 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $61,152,096 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $821,811 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $34,890 |
| 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 | $2,939,167 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,239,500 |
| Total liabilities | $5,035,368 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $56,116,728 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Historical Society Of Western Pennsylvania has recieved totaling $32,694.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alexander B Gilfillan Charitable Trust Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,694 |
Neupaver Family Foundation Venetia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $23,691,734 |
| Earnings | $6,550,916 |
| Net Contributions | $325,971 |
| Other Expense | $1,503,166 |
| Ending Balance | $29,065,455 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New York Historical Society New York, NY | $208,003,318 | $56,360,280 |
John E Andrus Memorial Inc Hastingsonhudson, NY | $34,101,989 | $32,146,743 |
Seventh Regiment Armory Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $306,083,724 | $25,857,761 |
Ohio Historical Society Columbus, OH | $7,345,353 | $25,940,986 |
American Society For Yad Vashem Inc New York, NY | $98,978,221 | $39,756,518 |
Friends Of The High Line Inc New York, NY | $106,621,000 | $20,114,000 |
World Monuments Fund Inc New York, NY | $56,711,356 | $20,259,179 |
Historic Hudson Valley Pocantico Hills, NY | $88,361,473 | $19,006,453 |
Franklin County Historical Society Columbus, OH | $23,539,656 | $19,471,266 |
The Fort Ticonderoga Association Inc Ticonderoga, NY | $22,583,346 | $10,084,437 |
Historical Society Of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | $61,152,096 | $7,849,869 |
Statue Of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation Inc New York, NY | $69,211,443 | $8,809,212 |