Swiss Heritage Society Inc is located in Berne, IN. The organization was established in 1985. 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 12/2023, Swiss Heritage Society Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Swiss Heritage Society Inc 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 12/2023, Swiss Heritage Society Inc generated $139.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $140.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 5 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
TO SPARK AND SUSTAIN AN INTEREST IN THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF BERNE, INDIANA AND SOUTHERN ADAMS COUNTY BY PROMOTING LEARNING THROUGH DISCOVERY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SPARK AND SUSTAIN AN INTEREST IN THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF BERNE, INDIANA AND SOUTHERN ADAMS COUNTY BY PROMOTING LEARNING THROUGH DISCOVERY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Don Kuhn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Marjorie Wulliman Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gretchen Lehman Director | Trustee | 5 | $564 |
Ernie Steiner President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $15,231 |
Denise Sprunger Director | Trustee | 5 | $4,500 |
Don Inniger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,330 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $88,962 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $96,292 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,053 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $30,451 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,889 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $139,687 |
| 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. | $29,163 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,104 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,153 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,155 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,014 |
| Office expenses | $5,139 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,242 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $37,371 |
| Insurance | $9,182 |
| All other expenses | $3,384 |
| Total functional expenses | $139,954 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $124,776 |
| 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 | $28,294 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $686,117 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $122,501 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $961,688 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,476 |
| 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 | $2,476 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $959,212 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $961,688 |