Westfield Historical Society

Organization Overview

Westfield Historical Society is located in Westfield, NJ. The organization was established in 1972. 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 12/2022, Westfield Historical Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Westfield Historical Society 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 12/2022, Westfield Historical Society generated $167.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $206.1k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE WESTFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY (WHS) IS TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET AND ENCOURAGE AN INTEREST IN HISTORY, WESTFIELD, AND ITS RESIDENTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. (CONTD SCH. O)

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE MILLER-CORY HOUSE (CIRCA 1740) IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE SOCIETY AS A LIVING MUSEUM AND IS REGISTERED A STATE AND NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. APPROXIMATELY 2,000 INDIVIDUALS VISITED THE MUSEUM, WITH 13 SHOWCASES PROVIDED AND APPROXIMLATELY 60 TOURS GIVEN. PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE SHEARING OF LIVE SHEEP AND MAKING WOOL, DEMONSTRATIONS OF WEAVING, TIN PIERCING, LACE MAKING AND CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN.


OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE GUEST SPEAKERS AND FILMS ON HISTORIC MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND LOCAL CLUBS ON COLONIAL LIVING, FIELD TRIPS TO HISTORIC SITES AND MONTHLY LUNCHEONS WITH SPEAKERS ON HISTORIC AND COMMUNITY SUBJECTS. ATTENDANCE AT THESE PROGRAMS IS ESTIMATED AT APPROXIMATELY 4,000.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$10,570
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $50,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$31,006
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,761
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$91,676
Total Program Service Revenue$36,214
Investment income $21,374
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $4,042
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $14,148
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $494
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $167,948

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