Howard County Historical Society Inc, operating under the name Howard County Historical Society, is located in Ellicott City, MD. The organization was established in 1960. 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, Howard County Historical Society employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Howard County 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, Howard County Historical Society generated $469.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $505.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.7% 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:
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THE HOWARD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY(HCHS) IS THE PRIMARY PRIVATE REPOSITORY OF HISTORICAL RECORDS AND ARTIFACTS RELATED TO THE COUNTY'S RICH HISTORY. HCHS PROVIDES ACCESS TO MATERIAL THAT AID IN HISTORICAL RESEARCH, EXPLORATION, AND DISCOVERY FOR ALL AGES AND CULTURAL GROUPS. ARTIFACTS DISPLAYED OR STORED IN THE MUSEUM OF HOWARD COUNTY HISTORY ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR LOAN TO OTHER MUSEUMS, GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, AND PUBLIC EXHIBITS, AS ARE DOCUMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND PUBLICATIONS RESIDING IN THE ARCHIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION OF STRUCTURES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gail Bates First Vice-P | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Steve Castro Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Ellen Flynn Giles President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Tom Goss Second Vice | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Patricia Greenwald Correspondin | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Rita Hamlet Recording Se | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $25,255 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $110,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $327,840 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $463,095 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,183 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $128 |
Net Rental Income | $3,746 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,600 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,406 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $468,958 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $148,998 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,000 |
Payroll taxes | $13,089 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,942 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,060 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $18,061 |
Information technology | $7,335 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $7,644 |
All other expenses | $950 |
Total functional expenses | $505,810 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $220,832 |
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 | $14,739 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $595,222 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $830,793 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $22,408 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $22,408 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $107,991 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $700,394 |
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 | $830,793 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Howard County Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $17,150.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Society For The Preservation Of Maryland Antiquities Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: RESTORATION OF QUAKER SECOND SCHOOL HOUSE | $10,000 |
Maryland Humanities Council Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: HUMANITIES PROGRAM | $5,150 |
Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAM | $1,000 |
Patapsco Heritage Greenway Inc Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: ELLICOTT CITY HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR | $500 |
Patapsco Heritage Greenway Inc Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: ELLICOTT CITY HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
White House Historical Association Washington, DC | $70,614,346 | $21,703,882 |
National Links Trust Washington, DC | $8,914,003 | $10,793,468 |
Maymont Foundation Richmond, VA | $38,971,207 | $5,423,725 |
National Archives Foundation Washington, DC | $14,544,421 | $8,935,036 |
Historical Society Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $29,519,223 | $5,864,620 |
Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum Doylestown, PA | $25,757,784 | $3,151,386 |
House Of The Temple Historic Preservation Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $31,687,828 | $5,822,669 |
Historic Annapolis Inc Annapolis, MD | $11,216,187 | $4,170,932 |
The George Washington Foundation Fredericksburg, VA | $39,220,156 | $2,847,343 |
Supreme Court Historical Society The Society Washington, DC | $17,156,338 | $2,945,998 |
Lancasterhistory Org Lancaster, PA | $21,295,803 | $1,939,476 |
Partners For Sacred Places Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,285,974 | $2,628,300 |