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EIN 23-1421917

Berks History Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Reading
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1869
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
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
$2,027,668
2023
Total expenses
$1,040,815
2023
Total assets
$10,067,619
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

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
Henry Janssen FoundationHenry Janssen Library/museum Bldg$125,000
Henry Janssen FoundationGeneral Purpose Contribution$15,000
Heizmann Lewis J Trust UwGeneral Operating Purposes$14,304
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Berks History Center

NameTitleCompensation
Benjamin NeelyExecutive Director$85,944
Matthew HeydtDirector of Development
Benjamin NeelyexecutiveBenjamin Neelyexecutive Director
Alex BollingerTreasurer$0
Floyd TurnerVice President / Member$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Berks History Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,724,130
Program services$192,008
Investment income and dividends$71,574
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$33,000
Net income from fundraising events$1,781
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,429
Miscellaneous revenues$3,746
Total revenues$2,027,668

Form 990s for Berks History Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-09-03990View PDF
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-06-15990View PDF
2021-062022-03-02990View PDF
2021-062022-02-17990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $11,811 from Katherine H Keiser Trust
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Henry Janssen Foundation
November 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Blue Mountain Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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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