Mennonite Historians Of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc is located in Harleysville, PA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 03/2024, Mennonite Historians Of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mennonite Historians Of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc 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 03/2024, Mennonite Historians Of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc generated $555.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $390.6k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 0.0% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND WITNESS TO THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY BY COLLECTING, PRESERVING AND SHARING THE ANABAPTIST/MENNONITE STORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXHIBITS AT THE MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER DEPICT MENNONITE FAITH AND CULTURE FROM OVER THREE HUNDRED YEARS IN SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITIES. EXHIBITS FROM APRIL 2022 THROUGH MARCH 2023 INCLUDED: "PEACE & PLENTY: LIFE IN THE PERKIOMEN VALLEY", " MENNONITE FAITH AND LIFE?", AND A DISPLAY ON THE FRAKTUR GALLERY.
THE MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER HOUSES MUSEUM, LIBRARY AND ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS. THE MUSEUM COLLECTION CONSISTS OF TEXTILES, CERAMICS, EARTHENWARE, FRAKTUR, FURNITURE, GLASSWARE, HOUSEHOLD, UTENSILS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND TOOLS. THE LIBRARY COLLECTION CONSISTS OF BOOKS AND PERIODICALS ABOUT MENNONITE CULTURE, HISTORY AND THEOLOGY PERTAINING TO LOCAL CHURCH AND COMMUNITY HISTORY, AS WELL AS PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN MATERIALS, FAMILY BIBLES, HYMNALS, MAPS, BROADSIDES, CHARTS, PRINTS, SONGBOOKS AND AUDIO AND VISUAL RECORDINGS. THE ARCHIVAL COLLECTION CONSISTS OF MATERIALS SUCH AS CONGREGATION AND CONFERENCE RECORDS AND PERSONAL, FAMILY OR BUSINESS PAPERS SUCH AS ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, LETTERS AND OTHER MANUSCRIPTS. THE COLLECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH EXHIBITS AND TO INDIVIDUAL RESEARCHERS.
THE MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER CONDUCTS PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY. EVENTS FROM APRIL 2023 THROUGH MARCH 2024 INCLUDED THE HARLEYSVILLE HANK GROUNDHOG DAY EXTRAVAGANZA, THE WHACK AND ROLL CROQUET TOURNAMENT FOR COMMUNITY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, USED BOOK SALE, APPLE BUTTER FROLIC, AND DECEMBER CRAFT SALE. WORKSHOPS INCLUDED SGRAFFITO POTTERY, FRAKTUR DRAWING AND LETTERING,AND TRADITIONAL WOODWORKING. BLOGS AND POSTS CONTINUED TO HELP SHARE OUR STORY. PROGRAMS INCLUDED: HEARING ABOUT THE LENAPE, CHURCH OF THE BRETHERN HISTORY, FRAKTUR RESEARCH, HYMN SINGS, WOMEN IN MHC'S COLLECTIONS, AS WELL AS PLAIN MEETINGHOUSES AND Q NEW DEAL FOR QUILTS BOOK EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christopher J Detweiler President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Gerald A Benner Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
J Oliver Gingrich Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Natasha Alderfer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathleen Q Bauman Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jeffrey T Hackman Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $71,853 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $400,002 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,200 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $475,855 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,000 |
Investment income | $83,356 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,213 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$10,185 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $555,813 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $119,861 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,048 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $114,631 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,168 |
Other employee benefits | $15,020 |
Payroll taxes | $16,510 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,689 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,332 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $21,800 |
Information technology | $5,140 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,413 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,951 |
Interest | $418 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,629 |
Insurance | $4,786 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $390,576 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,057 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $113,741 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $121,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $22,958 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,316 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $543,278 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,643,663 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,458,513 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,013 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,763 |
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 | $11,922 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $199 |
Total liabilities | $22,897 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $831,108 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,604,508 |
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 | $2,458,513 |