Bedford Historical Society
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $141.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Bedford, OH
- Founding
- 11/1962
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-6559023
Organization Overview
Bedford Historical Society is located in Bedford, OH. The organization was established in 1962. 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, Bedford Historical Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bedford Historical 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, Bedford Historical Society generated $141.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $149.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.7%) per year over the past 6 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
PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS, MAINTAIN MUSEUM OF HISTORIC ARTIFACTS, ARCHIVING HISTORIC LOCAL DOCUMENTS, PUBLIC EDUCATION REGARDING LOCAL HISTORY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LINE 24A - RESTORATION, PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
LINE 16 - UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
LINES 5 & 7 - DIRECTOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INSURANCE, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY & WEBSITE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, GENERAL OFFICE COSTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elmer Schultz Director | Trustee | 40 | $21,140 |
Betsy Lee Pres, Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kathy Rice-Phleger Sect., Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sandy Spinks Vice Pres, Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Terry Blair Treasurer, Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Baldwin Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,085 |
| Fundraising events | $13,603 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $41,527 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $62,270 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $122,485 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $14,400 |
| 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 | $2,159 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $141,039 |
| 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. | $21,140 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,704 |
| 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 | $30,887 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,143 |
| Office expenses | $6,748 |
| Information technology | $3,270 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,527 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,005 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,784 |
| All other expenses | $1,956 |
| Total functional expenses | $149,152 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $112,408 |
| 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 | $5,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $428,624 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $711,675 |
| Total assets | $1,257,707 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,759 |
| 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 | $72,900 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,005 |
| Total liabilities | $78,664 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,017,225 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $161,818 |
| 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 | $1,257,707 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Bedford Historical Society has recieved totaling $8,816.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: EXCLUSIVELY TO PROTECT THE EXTERNAL OF THE OLD CHURCH ON THE SQUARE BUILDING. | $8,794 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $642,618 |
| Earnings | $87,122 |
| Admin Expense | $8,572 |
| Net Contributions | $14,907 |
| Other Expense | $24,400 |
| Ending Balance | $711,675 |
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 |