Landis Valley Associates
- Assets
- $395.4k
- Revenue
- $452.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Lancaster, PA
- Founding
- 05/1966
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-1573202
Organization Overview
Landis Valley Associates is located in Lancaster, PA. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Landis Valley Associates employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Landis Valley Associates 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, Landis Valley Associates generated $452.9k 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 (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $388.1k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.6%) 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
LANDIS VALLEY ASSOCIATES SUPPORTS THE LANDIS VALLEY VILLAGE AND FARM MUSEUM, A LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM WHICH COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND INTERPRETS THE HISTORY AND MATERIAL CULTURE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMANS OF THE PERIOD 1740-1940.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LANDIS VALLEY ASSOCIATES (LVA) PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE LANDIS VALLEY VILLAGE AND FARM MUSEUM. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONSIST OF INTERPRETIVE COMPONENTS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS OF DIFFERENT GRADE LEVELS AND INCLUDE EXPERIENTIAL COMPONENTS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TIED TO CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS. THE LVA ALSO SPONSORS SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THE PUBLIC. THE TWO LARGEST EVENTS INCLUDE "HERB AND GARDEN FAIRE" IN MAY AND "HARVEST DAYS" IN OCTOBER. OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE CHARTER DAY; TALKS AND LECTURES; SEPTEMBER SUNDAYS INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMMING; THE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS VILLAGE HOLIDAY PROGRAM AND OTHER EVENTS.
THE LVA PROVIDES CRAFTS PEOPLE AND INTERPRETERS TO MAN THE HISTORIC AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS AT THE LANDIS VALLEY VILLAGE AND FARM MUSEUM WHICH IS ONE OF THE LARGEST OPEN AIR MUSEUMS IN THE NORTHEAST. THE MUSEUM CONSISTS OF 100 ACRES AND 50 STRUCTURES WHICH INCLUDE HISTORIC STRUCTURES FROM THE 19TH CENTURY. CRAFTS PEOPLE AND INTERPRETERS MAN THE MUSEUM SIX DAYS PER WEEK FROM MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER; OTHER FORMS OF INTERPRETATION ARE UTILIZED FIVE DAYS PER WEEK FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH FEBRUARY. THE LVA ALSO PROVIDES OTHER INTERPRETIVE AND MUSEUM SUPPORT INCLUDING HELPING TO FUND CHANGING EXHIBITS, UPGRADING LABELS AND GRAPHICS IN EXHIBIT GALLERIES AND FUNDING REPRODUCTION GARB AND COSTUMING.
THE LVA FUNDS THE FARM PROGRAM AT THE LANDIS VALLEY VILLAGE AND FARM MUSEUM WHICH INCLUDES KEEPING AND PROPAGATING VARIOUS BREEDS OF HISTORIC LIVESTOCK SUCH AS DRAFT HORSES, OXEN, SHEEP, PIGS AND FOWL. THE MUSEUM DEMONSTRATES PLOWING AND WORKING FIELDS WITH THE DRAFT ANIMALS AND PROVIDES HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDES FOR VISITORS AND SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE STAFF ALSO CONDUCTS CLASSES IN DRAFT HORSE DRIVING FOR THE PUBLIC. THE FARM PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES THE "HEIRLOOM SEED PROJECT" WHICH INVOLVES PLANTING AND HARVESTING SEEDS OF NON-HYBRIDIZED HEIRLOOM VARIETIES OF VEGETABLES, HERBS, FLOWERS AND SMALL GRAINS. THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS PERIOD GARDENS AND FIELDS AS PART OF THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE AND SELLS THE HARVESTED SEEDS TO THE PUBLIC AND TO OTHER MUSEUMS. THE MUSEUM ALSO PRODUCES FOR PUBLICATION PAMPHLETS AND BOOKS RELATING TO THE FARMING PROGRAM AND THE HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN GARDENS AND FARMING PRACTICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Harter President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Tyler Morton Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
James Walko Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Shayla Carey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mike Lynch Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Rick Brouse Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $57,165 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $492 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $57,165 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $210,223 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $81,631 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,669 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,473 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $452,896 |
| 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 | $197,692 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,766 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,366 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,762 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,329 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,259 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,268 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,347 |
| Insurance | $1,110 |
| All other expenses | $19,036 |
| Total functional expenses | $388,055 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $204,126 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,047 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $109,237 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $32,439 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,040 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,814 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $22,678 |
| Total assets | $395,381 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,103 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $90,287 |
| 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 | $45,800 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $169,190 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $130,256 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $95,935 |
| 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 | $395,381 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Landis Valley Associates has recieved totaling $13,075.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lancaster County Community Foundation Lancaster, PA PURPOSE: DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CBO CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM | $12,980 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $95 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $34,405 |
| Earnings | -$3,680 |
| Ending Balance | $30,725 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Inc Lancaster, OH | $17,709,490 | $34,643,375 |
Erie County Agricultural Society Hamburg, NY | $60,939,761 | $12,196,655 |
York County Agricultural Society York, PA | $13,244,124 | $7,172,303 |
Maryland State Fair And Agricultural Society Inc Timonium, MD | $17,597,510 | $10,711,144 |
Delaware State Fair Inc Harrington, DE | $38,669,423 | $11,284,455 |
Lorain County Agricultural Society Wellington, OH | $4,929,165 | $4,841,309 |
Sussex County Farm And Horse Show Association Inc Branchville, NJ | $4,070,051 | $2,708,757 |
Mercer County Fairgrounds Inc Celina, OH | $1,357,772 | $2,172,389 |
Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Inc Middletown, PA | $4,020,377 | $1,812,041 |
Cleveland National Air Show Inc Cleveland, OH | $1,205,857 | $2,047,075 |
Marion County Agricultural Society Inc Marion, OH | $712,159 | $1,483,488 |
Ohio Equine And Agricultural Association Inc Springfield, OH | $3,559,831 | $1,335,609 |