Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County

Organization Overview

Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County is located in Somerset, PA. The organization was established in 1984. 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 12/2023, Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County 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 12/2023, Historical And Genealogical Society Of Somerset County generated $238.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $241.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF SOMERSET COUNTY IS THE STEWARD OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF SOMERSET COUNTY THROUGH ITS HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND GENEALOGICAL ARCHIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MOUNTAIN CRAFT DAYS - A THREE DAY TRADITIONAL CRAFT AND TRADES FESTIVAL FEATURING OVER 125 ARTISANS, ENTERTAINERS, HISTORICAL INTERPRETERS, AND MOUNTAIN FOODS OF THE REGION. PARTICIPANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THEIR CRAFT SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE WITH VISITORS AS THEY SELL THEIR WARES. NEW ARTISANS ARE ADDED EACH YEAR WHILE SOME ARTISANS HAVE A LONG TRADITION OF PARTICIPATION. AN AUCTION OF CRAFTSMAN'S WARES EACH YEAR PROVIDES SOME FUNDING TO ARTISANS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING OR SOMEONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING A NEW CRAFT DEMONSTRATION TO PERPETUATE TRADITIONAL CRAFT SKILLS. THE FESTIVAL FEATURES A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTISANS FROM TEXTILES TO WOOD, IRON, LEATHER, LOG HEWING, STONE CUTTING AND MORE. THE FESTIVAL ATTRACTS OVER 7,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY AND IS PRESENTED AMID A FOREST AND MEADOW SETTING. FRIDAY IS DEDICATED TO STUDENT EDUCATION AND ARTISANS CATER THEIR DEMONSTRATIONS ACCORDINGLY. ON-SITE AND SATELLITE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PRESENT HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS VISITING THE SOMERSET HISTORICAL CENTER. THEY LEARN ABOUT BEING A PIONEER IN THE WILDERNESS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, COOKING AND FOOD PREPARATION, FARMING PRACTICES, LOG CONSTRUCTION, AND FASHION A TIN/WOOD SCOOP TO TAKE HOME. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TAKE PROGRAMS INTO KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 2ND GRADES THROUGHOUT THE SOMERSET COUNTY REGION. THE SOCIETY'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REACH OVER 2,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR. SCHOOL OF COOPERING - THE CRAFT OF COOPERING IS TAUGHT DURING THIS THREE DAY CLASS USING ONLY TRADITIONAL METHODS AND HAND TOOLS. UP TO 12 PARTICIPANTS LEARN THE HISTORY OF THE CRAFT, VARIOUS TYPES OF COOPERING, ESPECIALLY THE TYPE PRACTICED IN THE MAPLE SUGAR REGION OF SOMERSET COUNTY, SAFE TOOL USAGE, AS THEY FASHION A MAPLE SUGAR BUCKET (KEELER) THAT THEY TAKE HOME UPON COMPLETION. THE CLASS HAS BEEN TAUGHT FOR OVER 15 YEARS WITH OVER 150 PARTICIPANTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Chris Zanoni
Secretary
$0
Pamela Tokar-Ickes
Vice Preside
$0
Lisa Bittner
President
$0
Dean Hottle
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$8,320
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,519
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$58,609
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$74,448
Total Program Service Revenue$120,140
Investment income $41,284
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $2,825
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 $238,835

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