Blair County Geneological Society
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $139.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Hollidaysburg, PA
- Founding
- 12/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 25-1374172
Organization Overview
Blair County Geneological Society is located in Hollidaysburg, PA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blair County Geneological Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO COMPILE, STUDY AND EXCHANGE INFORMATION OF A GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL NATURE AND TO PRESERVE, PERPETUATE AND PUBLISH THE GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF THE BLAIR COUNTY AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS, THE SCHOOLS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIBRARY OPERATIONS: THE LIBRARY WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 74 DAYS WITH 32 DAYS OF LIMITED CAPACITY DUE TO COVID-19 ACCOMODATING 1,900 PATRON VISITS. 86 GENEALOGICAL MAILED-IN AND EMAILED INQUIRIES WERE RESEARCHED AND ANSWERED BY MAIL. LIBRARY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY 46 VOLUNTEERS WITH 4,972 RECORDED VOLUNTEER HOURS UPDATING GENEALOGICAL RECORDS AND OBITUARIES, CREATING NEW INFORMATIONAL BOOKS FOR PUBLICATION AND MAINTAINING THE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT.
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS: THE SOCIETY'S IN-HOUSE PUBLICATIONS LIST WAS INCREASED BY TWO WITH A TOTAL OF 267 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, CD'S AND ITEMS FOR SALE. TOTAL SOLD WAS 132. THERE WERE 15 BOOK PRINTING JOBS DONE FOR INDIVIDUALS.
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS: THERE WERE 2 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PROGRAMS FEATURING OUTSIDE SPEAKERS. OUTREACH INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED FIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR OTHER HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND LOCAL LIBRARIES. THE LIBRARY CANCELLED THE GENERAL MEETINGS FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR DUE TO THE GOVERNOR CLOSING ALL OF PENNSYLVANIA'S LIBRARIES DUE TO COVID-19.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James K Snyder Jr President | Officer | 13 | $0 |
Penny W Knisely Vice President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Margaret R Skrivseth Recording Secretary | Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
Mary A Russell Publicist | Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
Robert R Givler Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Patricia F Seidel Research Secretary | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $6,137 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $119,780 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $125,917 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,346 |
| Investment income | $5,274 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,810 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $139,859 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,251 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,197 |
| Information technology | $1,419 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,235 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,531 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,447 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,387 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $443,241 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $417,620 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $933,848 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,834,096 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,585,792 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $248,304 |
| 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 | $1,834,096 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Blair County Geneological Society has recieved totaling $50.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Baronner-Chatfield Family Foundation Morgan, PA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $50 |
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