Historical Society Of Delaware

Organization Overview

Historical Society Of Delaware is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Historical Society Of Delaware employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historical Society Of Delaware 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 06/2021, Historical Society Of Delaware generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVATION OF DELAWARE HISTORY. THE SOCIETY'S PRIMARY GOAL IS THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORY, PARTICULARLY THAT RELATING TO THE STATE OF DELAWARE. THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS TWO MUSEUMS, A LIBRARY, AND SEVERAL OTHER HISTORIC BUILDINGS PROVIDING CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RESEARCH LIBRARY-HOUSES THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S PAPER-BASED COLLECTION WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO PERSONS RESEARCHING DELAWARE HISTORY.


DELAWARE HISTORY MUSEUM-THE MUSEUM PRESENTS THE HISTORY OF DELAWARE THROUGH PERMANENT AND ROTATING EXHIBITIONS. CLASSROOMS, EXHIBITION GALLERIES AND OTHER SPACES ENABLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY EDUCATIONAL STAFF TO PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LECTURES AND GUIDED TOURS FOCUSED ON DELAWARE HISTORY. THE MUSEUM INCLUDES THE MITCHELL CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE, THE ONLY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY IN DELAWARE, AS A PERMANENT EXHIBITION AND PROGRAM CENTER.


READ HOUSE & GARDENS- A NATIONAL LANDMARK PROPERTY SERVES AS AN EARLY FEDERAL-ERA MUSEUM PRESENTING SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY THROUGH GUIDED TOURS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: - OLD TOWN HALL MUSEUM 19,398 - ADVANCEMENT AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS 266,775 - DELWARE HISTORY PUBLICATION 734 - OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS 23,009 - TOTAL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 309,916


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David W Young
Executive Di
$108,609
Margaret L Laird PHD
Board Chair
$0
Stephen Kingsberry
1st Vice Cha
$0
Kevin Mcgonegal
Secretary
$0
Carlo A Lombardi
Treasurer
$0
Brionna Denby ESQ
2nd Vice Cha
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Edis Company
Construction Contractor
$779,699
Gecko Group
Exhibits Design
$210,920
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$41,385
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $672,527
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$739,416
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,453,328
Total Program Service Revenue$4,311
Investment income $272,615
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $4,009
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $628,256
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $3,191
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,375,420

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Historical Society Of Delaware has recieved totaling $141,629.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Bessemer Giving Fund

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Delaware Curative Workshop Inc

Greenville, DE

PURPOSE: GOODWORKS/CHARITY

$18,125
Wyeth Foundation For American Art

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN ART CONSERVATION PROJECT

$8,189
Edgar A Thronson Foundation

Greenville, DE

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$5,100
Donald And Martha Dewees Foundation

Greenville, DE

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - FINAL PLEDGE PAYMENT

$5,100
Richard A & James F Corroon Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$2,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$14,016,192
Earnings$3,848,329
Admin Expense$87,830
Other Expense$615,593
Ending Balance$17,161,098

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