Historical Society Of Berks County

Organization Overview

Historical Society Of Berks County, operating under the name Berks History Center, is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1939. 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 06/2021, Berks History Center employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berks 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, Berks History Center generated $780.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $771.8k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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EDUCATIONAL CENTER THAT SERVES TO ENGAGE AND EXCITE OUR COMMUNITY BY ITS UNIQUE PAST TO FUTURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND EXHIBITING OF 3 DIMENTIONAL ARTIFACTS THAT DEPICTS THE HISTORIC LEGACY OF BERKS COUNTY. THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC RECORDS RELATING TO BERKS COUNTY WITH THE INTENT OF MAKING THEM AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THOSE THAT VISIT FROM ALL 50 STATES AND ABROAD. THE BERKS HISTORY CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES RELATING TO THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF BERKS COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE, CARRIED OUT THROUGH A DIVERSE SELECTION OF PROGRAMS, MUSEUM EXHIBITS, ITS LIBRARY, AND ITS QUARTERLY JOURNAL.


HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND EXHIBITING OF 3 DIMENTIONAL ARTIFACTS THAT DEPICTS THE HISTORIC LEGACY OF BERKS COUNTY. THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC RECORDS RELATING TO BERKS COUNTY WITH THE INTENT OF MAKING THEM AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THOSE THAT VISIT FROM ALL 50 STATES AND ABROAD. THE BERKS HISTORY CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES RELATING TO THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF BERKS COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE, CARRIED OUT THROUGH A DIVERSE SELECTION OF PROGRAMS, MUSEUM EXHIBITS, ITS LIBRARY, AND ITS QUARTERLY JOURNAL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Benjamin Neely
Exec. Director
$72,692
Charles J Adams III
Member
$4,000
Floyd Turner
President
$0
Paul Ott
Treasurer
$0
Corrie Crupi-Zana
Vice-President
$0
Scott M Wert
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$38,960
Fundraising events$15,930
Related organizations$0
Government grants $106,404
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$432,196
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,855
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$593,490
Total Program Service Revenue$85,462
Investment income $68,047
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $23,290
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$71
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $10,455
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $780,783

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Historical Society Of Berks County has recieved totaling $31,395.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Katherine H Keiser Trust

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$12,323
Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation

Harrisburg, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Custer Musser Memorial Fund Ud 11609-00

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$9,020
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$52
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,689,910
Earnings$2,770
Net Contributions$6,000
Ending Balance$1,698,680

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