Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Inc is located in Thurmont, MD. The organization was established in 1975. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Inc 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, Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Inc generated $483.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $324.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.1% per year over the past 3 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

CELEBRATE, STUDY AND PRESERVE THE ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE, LIFE, AND FOODWAYS OF THE DIVERSE IRON WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURES THROUGH TRAINING OF AT RISK STUDENTS CFHS PARTNERS WITH SILVER OAK ACADEMY TO TRAIN AT RISK STUDENTS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION BUILDING TRADES. THE BUILDINGS IN CATOCTIN FURNACE ARE CA.1810- CA.1830 AND REPRESENT WORKERS HOUSES BUILT BY ENSLAVED LABOR, PROVIDING A UNIQUE SETTING FOR RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION TRAINING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CRAFTSMANSHIP THE PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS A LOVE OF HISTORY, MATERIALS, QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND WORKING WITH THEIR HANDS TO BUILD, RESTORE AND PRESERVE STRUCTURES DESIGNED TO LAST.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION - WORKING WITH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL VISITORS AND STUDENTS, CFHS PROVIDES MEANINGFUL PROGRAMMING. A COMMITMENT TO RESEARCHING AND INTERPRETING THE DARK HERITAGE OF THE ENSLAVED AT CATOCTIN IS A PRIMARY FOCUS, AS IS KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AS REPARATIVE ACTION.


IMPROVEMENTS OF THE LIVES OF VILLAGE RESIDENTSTHROUGH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BENEFITS EMANATING FROM THE HISTORIC SITE AND THROUGH VISITATION TO EVENTS, MAKING THE VILLAGE AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK IN AND CARE ABOUT. ANNUAL EVENTS SUCH AS TRADITIONAL VILLAGE CHRISTMAS,THE MARYLAND IRON FESTIVAL, SPIRITS OF THE FURNACE, AND IN THEIR OWN VOICES ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO VISIT AND PARTICIPATE, STIMULATING JOBS, TAX REVENUE AND VISITOR SPENDING.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,375
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $463,413
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$10,463
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$476,251
Total Program Service Revenue$6,946
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $483,197

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $143,881.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Ausherman Family Trust

Frederick, MD

PURPOSE: FORGING OUR FUTURE

$100,000
Delaplaine Foundation Inc

Frederick, MD

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT

$25,000
Tourism Council Of Frederick County Inc

Frederick, MD

PURPOSE: TRIPP DEVELOPMENT, UNANTICIPATED GRANT & TRIPP ADVERTISING

$18,881
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