Summit County Historical Society Of Akron Ohio
- Assets
- $839.9k
- Revenue
- $854.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Founding
- 03/1944
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-0766170
Organization Overview
Summit County Historical Society Of Akron Ohio, operating under the name Same, is located in Akron, OH. The organization was established in 1944. 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 12/2021, Same employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Same 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, Same generated $854.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $818.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED IN 1924 FOR THE ORIGINAL PURPOSE OF WRITING A CENTENNIAAL HISTORY OF AKRON, OHIO. TODAY, OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY OF SUMMIT COUNTY AND AKRON, AND TO EDUCATE REGIONAL COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT HAVE SHAPED OUR RICH HISTORY. WE OWN AND MANAGE PERKINS STONE MANSION, HOME OF AKRON'S FOUNDING FAMILY; JOHN BROWN HOUSE, HOME OF THE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ABOLITIONIST; AND OLD STONE SCHOOL IN DOWNTOWN AKRON. MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE DISCOVERY TRUNKS, 4TH GRADE OUTREACH, ADULT OUTREACH, SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDING SHEEP HERDING DEMONSTRATIONS FOR THE FLOCK OF SHEEP ON PROPERTY, FREE FAMILY DAY OPPORTUNITIES EACH SUMMER AND FALL, WALKING AND HOUSE TOURS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SOCIETY SERVES ALL RESIDENTS OF SUMMIT COUNTY WITH MANY FREE PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO EDUCATE OUR LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS,MANY IN LOW INCOME AND MULTIGENERATIONAL FAMILIES. EVENTS HOSTED BY THE SOCIETY FOCUS ON OUR CULTURAL HISTORY WITH SPECIAL FOCUSED PROGRAMMING ON JUNETEENTH AND NORTH AMERICAN FIRST PEOPLES DAY. MANY FORMER RESIDENTS AND RESEARCHERS CONTACT THE AGENCY TO LOCATE RESOURCES. THE SOCIETY WILL COMPLETE PHASE III "ACCESSIBLE TO ALL" AT THE JOHN BROWN HOUSE IN 2021 PROVIDING AN ADA RAMP,BATHROOM AND PARKING LOT TO THE STRUCTURE THAT WAS THE ONE-TIME HOME OF THE ABOLITIONIST WHO TRIED TO END SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES. THE FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY INDIVIDUAS, FOUNDATIONS AND THE STATE OF OHIO AND WILL COST UP TO 600,000 WHEN COMPLETED. ARTIFACTS, THREE DIMENSIONAL AND TWO DIMENSIONAL, ARE FEATURED THROUGHOUT SUMMIT COUNTY WITH SPECIAL EXHIBITS, DIGITAL EXHIBITS AND SOCIAL MEDIA. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THE SOCIETY PARTNERED WITH A VOLUNTEER AND MUSIC THERAPIST FOR AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HOST 63 PROGRAMS ONLINE ENTITLED "ARTIFACTS WITH EDIE" TO ASSIST AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND OTHERS STUDYING AT HOME. THE SOCIETY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARING AND PRESERVING 10 STRUCTURES OF WHICH THE LARGEST ONES INCLUDE THE PERKINS STONE MANSION, HOME TO AKRON AND SUMMIT COUNTY'S FOUNDING FAMILY, THE JOHN BROWN HOUSE AND OLD STONE SCHOOL.
THE SOCIETY SERVES ALL RESIDENTS OF SUMMIT COUNTY WITH MANY FREE PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO EDUCATE OUR LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, MANY IN LOW INCOME AND MULTIGENERATIONAL FAMILIES. EVENTS HOSTED BY THE SOCIETY FOCUS ON OUR CULTURAL HISTORY WITH SPECIAL FOCUED PROGRAMMING ON JUNETEENTH AND NORTH AMERICAN FIRST PEOPLES DAY. MANY FORMER RESIDENTS AND RESEARCHERS CONTACT THE AGENCY TO LOCATE RESOURCES. THE SOCIETY WILL COMPLETE PHASE III "ACCESSIBLE TO ALL" AT THE JOHN BROWN HOUSE IN 2021 PROVIDING AN ADA RAMP, BATHROOM AND PARKING LOT TO THE STRUCTURE THAT WAS THE ONE-TIME HOME OF ABOLITIONIST WHO TRIED TO END SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES. THE FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS AND THE STATE OF OHIO AND WILL COST UP TO 6000,000 WHEN COMPLETED. ARTIFACTS, THREE DIMENSIONAL AND TWO DIMENSIONAL, ARE FEATURED THROUGHOUT SUMMIT COUNTY WITH SPECIAL EXHIBITS, DIGITAL EXHIBITS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THE SOCIETY PARTNERED WITH A VOLUNTEER AND MUSIC THERAPIST FOR AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HOST 63 PROGRAMS ONLINE ENTITLED "ARTIFACTS WITH EDIE" TO ASSIST AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND OTHERS STUDYING AT HOME. THE SOCIETY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARING AND PRESERVING 10 STRUCTURES OF WHICH THE LARGEST ONES INCLUDE THE PERKINS STONE MANSION, HOME TO AKRON AND SUMMIT COUNTY'S FOUNDING FAMILY, THE JOHN BROWN HOUSE AND OLD STONE SCHOOL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leianne Neff Heppner President/ce | Officer | 40 | $54,590 |
Tom Clark Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Elizabeth Campbell Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Brad Schoenfelt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Karen Hackenberry Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Dave Lieberth Director | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $11,017 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $623,393 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $634,410 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $141,760 |
| Investment income | $75,635 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,640 |
| 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 | $948 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $854,393 |
| 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. | $54,590 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $63,421 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,117 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,186 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,600 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,984 |
| Office expenses | $22,912 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $588,907 |
| Travel | $206 |
| 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 | $25,991 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $818,833 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $172,497 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $667,422 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $839,919 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,895 |
| 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 | $2,895 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $442,939 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $394,085 |
| 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 | $839,919 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Summit County Historical Society Of Akron Ohio has recieved totaling $3,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
F W Albrecht Family Foundation Akron, OH PURPOSE: CHARITABLE; FARM FRIDAYS | $3,000 |
Endowment Analysis
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Heritage Mark Foundation East Lansing, MI | $12,066,077 | $372,589 |
Detroit Historical Society Detroit, MI | $8,852,742 | $2,440,000 |
Historical Society Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $29,519,223 | $5,864,620 |
Ohio Historical Society Foundation Columbus, OH | $22,693,832 | $2,410,812 |
Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum Doylestown, PA | $25,757,784 | $3,151,386 |
Carriage Town Ministries Flint, MI | $8,458,686 | $3,709,862 |
Lancasterhistory Org Lancaster, PA | $21,295,803 | $1,939,476 |
Historic Hoosier Hills R C & D Inc Versailles, IN | $314,933 | $2,266,391 |
Partners For Sacred Places Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,285,974 | $2,628,300 |
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Akron, OH | $9,640,021 | $4,067,863 |
Language Conservancy Bloomington, IN | $1,366,684 | $2,095,112 |
The Flagship Niagara League Erie, PA | $891,920 | $1,486,616 |