German Village Society
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $270.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 12/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-0969645
Organization Overview
German Village Society is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, German Village Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. German Village 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 12/2021, German Village Society generated $270.3k 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 (10.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $335.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY ADVOCATES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF OUR BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENT AND LEAD EDUCATION FOR OUR PROPERTY OWNERS TO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN PRESERVING AND IMPROVING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, AND ADVOCATES FOR SUPPORT TO UNDERSCORE OUR EFFORTS. WE BUILD COMMUNITY AND EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GERMAN VILLAGE. WE ATTRACT AND DEPLOY THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO ENHANCE AND INSPIRE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND VITALITY TO EXERT INFLUENCE IN THE CENTRAL OHIO COMMUNITY. SINCE 1960, GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY HAS THRIVED ON THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ITS MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS. WE CONTINUE TO BUILD ON THESE STRENGTHS TO ENHANCE ITS GOVERNANCE, ITS MANAGEMENT, AND ITS TALENT DEVELOPMENT TO SET AND ACHIEVE REALISTIC PRIORITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERS OF THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY SERVE AS CARETAKERS OF A LEGACY FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND COLLECTIVELY SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE GERMAN VILLAGE COMMISSION PROCESS AND USE OF THE GERMAN VILLAGE GUIDELINES ON ALL EXTERIOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED FOOTPRINT. OUR FIRST AUDIENCE FOR EDUCATION IS THE PROPERTY OWNERS WHO MUST NAVIGATE THE GUIDELINES AND COMMISSION PROCESS TO PROPERLY PRESERVE THEIR HISTORIC PROPERTY. THE SECOND AUDIENCE FOR EDUCATION IS GOVERNMENT AND AFFINITY GROUPS WHO WORK WITH US ON PRESERVATION BEST PRACTICES. THE THIRD AUDIENCE FOR EDUCATION IS VISITORS TO OUR HISTORIC DISTRICT TO THAT END, THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY MAINTAINS A VISITORS CENTER TO WELCOME AND ORIENT VISITORS (AS WELL AS NEW RESIDENTS). IT IS STAFFED ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS, AS ARE THE SOCIETY'S GUIDED FIELD TRIP AND GROUP-TOUR EXPERIENCES TOGETHER, THE VISITORS CENTER AND THE GUIDED TOURS SERVE MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY HAS 14 ELECTED BOARD TRUSTEES. THERE ARE 14 COMMITTIES THAT TACKLE EVERYTHING FROM VISIONING FOR THE FUTURE NEEDS OF THE NONPROFIT TO GARDENING, EVENT-PLANNING AND BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD. ALL TOLD, MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE REGULARLY VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO ALL OF THE FUNCTIONS OF GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Hune Board Presid | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Anne Mcgee Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Darci Congrove Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
William Curlis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Tim Morbitzer Trustee | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Anthony Meyer Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $105,142 |
| Fundraising events | $31,560 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,242 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,928 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $201,944 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,114 |
| Investment income | $18,640 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,700 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,036 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $270,343 |
| 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 | $83,642 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,235 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,216 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,998 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,655 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,714 |
| Office expenses | $34,539 |
| Information technology | $13,893 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $33,232 |
| Insurance | $8,298 |
| All other expenses | $27,244 |
| Total functional expenses | $335,571 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $461,989 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,317 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $155,417 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $935,939 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,565,662 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $693 |
| 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 | $46,135 |
| Other liabilities | $10,100 |
| Total liabilities | $56,928 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $542,492 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $966,242 |
| 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 | $1,565,662 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that German Village Society has recieved totaling $38,909.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: URBAN AFFAIRS | $16,897 |
Dorothy T & Myron T Seifert Charitable Trust Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,343 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $6,500 |
Cardinal Health Foundation Dublin, OH PURPOSE: VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP GRANT | $3,500 |
Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Fdn Aspen, CO PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $169 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $754 |
| Ending Balance | $754 |
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|---|---|---|
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Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati, OH | $282,646,725 | $49,474,377 |
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum Of Art Chadds Ford, PA | $159,611,083 | $25,949,606 |
National Corvette Museum Foundation Inc Bowling Green, KY | $80,229,990 | $15,403,313 |
Eiteljorg Museum Of American Indians And Western Art Inc Indianapolis, IN | $95,582,001 | $21,664,008 |
Grand Rapids Public Museum Grand Rapids, MI | $9,797,722 | $8,206,945 |
Weitzman National Museum Of American Jewish History Philadelphia, PA | $28,897,470 | -$14,023,866 |
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Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum Portage, MI | $17,581,493 | $5,451,685 |