York County History Center
- Assets
- $25.1m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $2.4m
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- York, PA
- Founding
- 01/1941
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-1352323
Organization Overview
York County History Center is located in York, PA. The organization was established in 1941. 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 06/2022, York County History Center employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. York County History Center 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 06/2021, York County History Center generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 6 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
TO PRESERVE AND PRESENT THE HISTORY OF YORK COUNTY, PA IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS AND VENUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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A MAJOR ASPECT OF ALL OF THE HISTORY CENTER'S PROGRAM-RELATED ACTIVITIES ARE THE ORGANIZATION'S 140,000 TOTAL SQUARE FEET OF MUSEUM GALLERIES, HISTORIC SITES, AND COLLECTIONS STORAGE. WITH ONLY A FACILITIES STAFF OF TWO, THE HISTORY CENTER MAINTAINS THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SPACES OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY & ARCHIVES; THE BONHAM HOUSE; THE COLONIAL COMPLEX (WHICH IS COMPRISED OF THE GENERAL GATES HOUSE AND GOLDEN PLOUGH TAVERN, THE BARNETT BOBB LOG HOUSE; AND THE RECONSTRUCTED COLONIAL COURT HOUSE); FIRE MUSEUM, AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM AND OVER 30 YORK MURALS. IN ADDITION, THIS SAME STAFF ASSISTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF DISPLAYS/EQUIPMENT OF NEW EXHIBITS.
THE YORK COUNTY HISTORY CENTER'S EXHIBITS & COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF ABOUT 90,000 ARTIFACTS ACROSS EIGHT SITES AND ENCOMPASSING THE HISTORY OF YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AND ITS INHABITANTS THROUGH TIME. THE COLLECTIONS - RANGING FROM TEXTILES TO MILITARIA, ARTWORK, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, NATIVE AMERICAN OBJECTS, AND NUMEROUS DECORATIVE ARTS PIECES - ARE USED IN A VARIETY OF MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROVIDE RICH, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES FOR THE LOCAL YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.
DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR (JULY 2021- JUNE 2022) THE HISTORY CENTER WELCOMED 3,644 VISITORS TO ITS MUSEUMS, 47,194 STREAMING PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING 1,518 STUDENT PARTICIPANTS IN VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS TO THE HISTORY CENTER'S FIVE MUSEUMS. SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMMING INCLUDES THEMATIC TOURS FOCUSING ON YORK COUNTY'S COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY ERA HISTORY, THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD, INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING HERITAGE AND MORE. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY AND ALIGN WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC STANDARDS. THE HISTORY CENTER WAS ABLE TO OFFER 62 PROGRAMS REACHING A DIVERSE AUDIENCE BASE THROUGH DEMONSTRATIONS, A MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES, WORKSHOPS, AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES AT BOTH ONLINE AND IN-PERSON WHEN ALLOWED. IN ADDITION, THE HISTORY CENTER HOSTS A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS' MONTHLY MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS OFTEN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE. TRADITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS CONTINUED, SUCH AS SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF YORK SPECIAL EVENTS, RE-ENACTOR GROUPS FOR LIVING HISTORY EVENTS, AND THE YORK COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR PROMOTION AND COORDINATION OF COUNTY WIDE HERITAGE TOURISM. THE HISTORY CENTER HAS ALSO PROVIDED NUMEROUS COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CONTINUING ADULT EDUCATION COURSES, TALKS FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC WALKING TOURS, AND MONTHLY LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES SEMINARS OFFERING INSIGHTS INTO VARIOUS RESEARCH AND GENEALOGICAL TECHNIQUES.
THE HISTORY CENTER'S LIBRARY & ARCHIVES HOUSES AN EXTENSIVE AND VARIED COLLECTION COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY, LOCAL HISTORY, THE DECORATIVE ARTS AND MILITARY HISTORY WITH THE EMPHASIS OF YORK COUNTY HISTORY. OVER 841 PATRONS VISITED THE HISTORY CENTER'S LIBRARY & ARCHIVES DURING THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR INCLUDING SCHOOL GROUPS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. THE LIBRARY STAFF FIELDED NEARLY 629 EMAILS AND 378 PHONE CALLS AND PROCESSED OVER 100 RESEARCH REQUESTS AND 30 PHOTO REPRODUCTION REQUESTS. IT ALSO CO-HOSTS THREE MONTHLY MEETINGS/PROGRAMS: ALLVETS ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM, THE SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE YORK CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE. THE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES ALSO PUBLISHES THE ANNUAL JOURNAL OF YORK COUNTY HERITAGE. OVER 139 DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES WERE RECEIVED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joan J Mummert President, CEO | Officer | 40 | $97,450 |
Lorissa Delaney Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $68,234 |
Rebecca Countess Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Dennis Baughman D Ed Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Rev Patrick Rooney Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Diane Baker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Prd Group Llc Exhibit Design | 6/29/19 | $183,731 |
Warehaus Construction Design | 6/29/19 | $102,227 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $191,920 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $17,560 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $496,401 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,206,892 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,245 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,912,773 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $107,399 |
| Investment income | $245,734 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$865 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,041,527 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,493 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$32,610 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,285,749 |
| 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. | $193,617 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,545 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $749,695 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,687 |
| Other employee benefits | $133,315 |
| Payroll taxes | $64,238 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,326 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $45,804 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,307 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,465 |
| Office expenses | $43,194 |
| Information technology | $48,620 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $159,685 |
| 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 | $178,034 |
| Insurance | $37,319 |
| All other expenses | $15,391 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,978,031 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,052 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,261,786 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $978,117 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $129,757 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $45,687 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $47,874 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,797,024 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,435,514 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,439,960 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $25,136,771 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $314,047 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $37,902 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $8,827 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,095,366 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $232,477 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,688,619 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,679,738 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,768,414 |
| 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 | $25,136,771 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that York County History Center has recieved totaling $947,343.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wyncote Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HISTORIC PIPE ORGAN | $210,000 |
York County Community Foundation York, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, GIVE LOCAL YORK, ACCESSIBILITY LIFT FOR YORK'S COLONIAL COURT HOUSE, MAINTENANCE FOR GATES HOUSE AND PLOUGH TAVERN | $209,754 |
Cultural Alliance Of York County York, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS, GIVE LOCAL YORK ARTS MATCH | $194,420 |
The Powder Mill Foundation York, PA PURPOSE: PFALTGRAFF EXHIBIT | $100,000 |
Anne M And Philip H Glatfeiter Iii Hershey, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $50,000 |
The Arthur J Glatfelter Foundation York, PA PURPOSE: TO HELP FUND THE OPERATIONS OF THE VARIOUS 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $11,063,663 |
| Earnings | -$1,018,710 |
| Admin Expense | $41,817 |
| Other Expense | $1,953,982 |
| Ending Balance | $8,049,154 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg, PA | $96,770,268 | $15,954,577 |
National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA | $153,929,623 | $18,487,505 |
Museum Of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial To The Holocaust New York, NY | $55,434,280 | $9,656,219 |
Museum Of The American Revolution Philadelphia, PA | $136,106,228 | $14,346,373 |
National Baseball Hall Of Fame And Museum Inc Cooperstown, NY | $59,891,798 | $13,912,990 |
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE | $219,223,690 | $13,522,481 |
Museum Of The City Of New York New York, NY | $66,852,822 | $13,898,529 |
National Veterans Memorial And Museum Operating Corporation Columbus, OH | $58,052,071 | $6,042,215 |
Lower East Side Tenement Museum New York, NY | $36,923,048 | $8,687,426 |
Dayton History Dayton, OH | $68,372,034 | $7,774,649 |
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Inc Cincinnati, OH | $30,820,781 | $4,231,725 |
Genesee Country Museum Mumford, NY | $24,289,826 | $5,606,616 |