German Society Of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, German Society Of Pennsylvania employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. German Society Of Pennsylvania 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 06/2022, German Society Of Pennsylvania generated $790.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $516.5k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.1%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GERMAN SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA SEEKS TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF GERMAN AND GERMAN AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GROWTH OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT AND INTO THE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SOCIETY SPONSORS MANY CULTURAL EVENTS AT IT'S HISTORIC FACILITY. THESE EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND HIGHLIGHT GERMAN MUSIC AND CULTURE. THE BUILDING IS CONSTANTLY BEING RENOVATED.
THE SOCIETY HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST LIBRARIES OF GERMAN LANGUAGE BOOKS AND MAGAZINES IN THE US. IT ALSO OFFERS INSTRUCTIONS IN THE GERMAN LANGUAGE.
THE SOCIETY PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE STUDY OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE TO DESERVING STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Barbara Afanassiev Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Edward Cattell Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Helga Halbfass Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Harold Glass Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Bill Hardham Vp-Strategic | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Delbert Hausman Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $29,430 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $437,570 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,470 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $467,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $154,493 |
Investment income | $169,269 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $790,762 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $150,294 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,342 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,899 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,684 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,370 |
Office expenses | $18,682 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,644 |
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 | $130,306 |
Insurance | $30,487 |
All other expenses | $13,404 |
Total functional expenses | $516,478 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,878 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $188,098 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,350 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,845 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,065,891 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,058,261 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $9,362,323 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,837 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,300 |
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 | $33,137 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,817,072 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,512,114 |
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 | $9,362,323 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that German Society Of Pennsylvania has recieved totaling $208,779.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020, 2021, AND 2022 | $93,750 |
The German Society Of The City Of New York New York, NY PURPOSE: HISTORICAL ARTS AND LITERATURE | $65,000 |
Cannstatter Foundation Inc Wyckoff, NJ PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $30,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $29 |
Beg. Balance | $3,269,812 |
Earnings | -$408,542 |
Admin Expense | $17,780 |
Net Contributions | $144,695 |
Ending Balance | $2,988,186 |
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