The Lewes Historical Society

Organization Overview

The Lewes Historical Society is located in Lewes, DE. The organization was established in 1963. 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 12/2022, Lewes Historical Society employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lewes 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 12/2022, Lewes Historical Society generated $927.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROMOTES AND ADVOCATES THE PRESERVATION, INTERPRETATION AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT OF THE LEWES REGION THROUGH MUSEUM EXHIBITS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRESERVING THE HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF LEWES, DELAWARE


ENHANCING THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HISTORICAL SITES AND EVENTS IN LEWES, DELAWARE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andrew Lyter
Executive Director
$0
Denise Clemons
Vice Chair
$0
Erik Hein
Secretary
$0
Richard Weissmann
Treasurer
$0
Mark Dunkle ESQ
Trustee
$0
Fay Blake
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$59,014
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $485,992
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$216,291
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$761,297
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $33,223
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$143,571
Net Income from Fundraising Events $276,512
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $927,461

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