EIN 23-1421917

Berks History Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
1869
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Berks History Center leads the way in telling the 300-year story of Berks County and its people with the aim of building an understanding of our unique history, strengthening our sense of community, and inspiring our community's progress in the years to come. It serves as an educational center that engages and excites our community by showcasing its historic legacy through the preservation and exhibition of 3-dimensional artifacts. In addition, it actively works towards preserving historic records relating to Berks County, making them accessible to both the local community and visitors alike.
Also known as...
Historical Society of Berks County
Total revenues
$779,993
2022
Total expenses
$945,709
2022
Total assets
$8,891,552
2022
Num. employees
10
2022

Program areas at Berks History Center

Historic preservation and exhibiting of 3 dimentional artifacts that depicts the historic legacy of Berks County. The preservation of historic records relating to Berks County with the intent of making them available to the community and those that visit from all 50 states and abroad. The Berks History Center provides educational opportunities for all ages relating to the History and culture of Berks County and its people, carried out through a diverse selection of programs, museum exhibits, its library, and its quarterly journal.

Who funds Berks History Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Heizmann Lewis J Trust UwGeneral Operating Purposes$17,253
Henry Janssen FoundationGeneral Purpose Contribution$15,000
The Wyomissing FoundationCommunity Discretionary$15,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Berks History Center

NameTitleCompensation
Benjamin NeelyExecutive Director$72,692
Matthew HeydtDirector of Development
Benjamin NeelyexecutiveBenjamin Neelyexecutive Director
Paul OttTreasurer / Member$0
Scott M WertSecretary / Member$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Berks History Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$514,931
Program services$142,512
Investment income and dividends$67,369
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$46,400
Net income from fundraising events$73
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,767
Miscellaneous revenues$6,941
Total revenues$779,993

Form 990s for Berks History Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-062022-03-02990View PDF
2021-062022-02-17990View PDF
2020-062021-04-21990View PDF
2019-062021-02-09990View PDF
2018-062019-08-17990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,713 from Heizmann Lewis J Trust Uw
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Wyomissing Foundation
June 24, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $13,371 from Heizmann Lewis J Trust Uw
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
940 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
Metro area
Reading, PA
County
Berks County, PA
Website URL
berkshistory.org/ 
Phone
(610) 375-4375
IRS details
EIN
23-1421917
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1869
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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