Chester County Historical Society
- Assets
- $11.3m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $3.1m
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- West Chester, PA
- Founding
- 01/1945
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-1371942
Organization Overview
Chester County Historical Society, operating under the name Chester County History Center, is located in West Chester, PA. The organization was established in 1945. 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 12/2021, Chester County History Center employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chester 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 12/2021, Chester County History Center generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE, INFORM AND BUILD THE CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY IDENTITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (THE "SOCIETY") IS A HISTORICAL REPOSITORY FOR ITEMS MADE OR USED IN CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. AS SUCH, THE SOCIETY PRESERVES AND SHARES THE COUNTY'S REMARKABLE HISTORY IN POWERFUL AND RELEVANT WAYS:- ACTING AS STEWARD OF AN UNPARALLELED COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS, MANUSCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND VOLUMES THAT DOCUMENTS OVER 300 YEARS OF COUNTY HERITAGE.- OFFERING INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS TO SHARE THE EXCITEMENT OF HISTORY.- HELPING AUDIENCES EXPLORE HISTORY THROUGH SOCIETY RESOURCES AND STAFF EXPERTISE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Conor Hepp President | Officer | 40 | $91,877 |
William Ronayne Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Holly Stoviak Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Domenic D'ginto Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matt Mckeon ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Dinniman Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Art Guild Inc Program Services | 12/30/20 | $615,086 |
Pancoast & Clifford Inc Construction Services | 12/30/20 | $364,225 |
Casewerks Llc Program Services | 12/30/20 | $185,900 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $600 |
| Membership dues | $30,622 |
| Fundraising events | $1,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $356,769 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $505,726 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $895,217 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $200,340 |
| Investment income | $266,759 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $198 |
| Net Rental Income | -$18,154 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $136,642 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,852 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,317 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,489,670 |
| 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. | $97,429 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,364 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $619,245 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $63,920 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,342 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,226 |
| Fees for services: Other | $93,337 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,730 |
| Office expenses | $48,583 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $160,135 |
| Travel | $954 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $64,410 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $336,881 |
| Insurance | $21,984 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,635,692 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,607 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $568,774 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $184,738 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,903 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,958,131 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,257,545 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,148,985 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,285,683 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $92,580 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $39,436 |
| 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 | $1,510,742 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,642,758 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,609,576 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,033,349 |
| 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 | $11,285,683 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Chester County Historical Society has recieved totaling $11,124.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Morris L Fbo Charities Co-4947-Tuw 1513081986 Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,924 |
First Cornerstone Foundation Inc Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
The George C And Esther Ann Mcfarland Foundation Radnor, PA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL FUNDS | $1,000 |
Jane C Macelree Family Foundation Newtown Square, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
E Murdoch Family Foundation Berwyn, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION | $500 |
Forney Family Foundation Inc Unionville, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,278,576 |
| Earnings | $170,032 |
| Other Expense | $65,457 |
| Ending Balance | $1,383,151 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hamilton-Madison House Inc New York, NY | $11,830,050 | $17,173,913 |
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Inc Buffalo, NY | $5,280,478 | $5,712,316 |
New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $20,181,669 | $5,556,998 |
Historical Society Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $29,519,223 | $5,864,620 |
Ohio Historical Society Foundation Columbus, OH | $22,693,832 | $2,410,812 |
Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum Doylestown, PA | $25,757,784 | $3,151,386 |
Galvan Initiatives Foundation New York, NY | $45,061,487 | $6,375,160 |
Historic Annapolis Inc Annapolis, MD | $11,216,187 | $4,170,932 |
Lake George Association Inc Lake George, NY | $20,500,954 | $6,877,319 |
Lancasterhistory Org Lancaster, PA | $21,295,803 | $1,939,476 |
Royal Oak Foundation Inc New York, NY | $7,446,621 | $2,765,681 |
Partners For Sacred Places Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,285,974 | $2,628,300 |