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EIN 23-1371942

Chester County History Center (CCHS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
31
City
West Chester
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1945
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) inspires, informs, and builds community identity by preserving and sharing the remarkable story of Chester County and its people.
Also known as...
Chester County Historical Society
Total revenues
$990,623
2023
Total expenses
$1,575,613
2023
Total assets
$10,107,579
2023
Num. employees
31
2023

Program areas at CCHS

The Chester County Historical Society (the "Society") is a Historical repository for items made or used in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As such, the Society preserves and shares the County's remarkable History in powerful and relevant ways:- acting as steward of an unparalleled collection of artifacts, manuscripts, photographs and volumes that documents over 300 years of County heritage.- offering innovative educational programs and exhibitions to share the excitement of History.- helping audiences explore History through Society resources and staff expertise.

Who funds Chester County History Center (CCHS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hankele Memorial Fund 0389-00-16To Provide Assistance To the Chester County Historical Society$77,079
Lorraine C Pierce 2 ResiduaryGeneral Support for$55,641
The US Charitable Gift TrustFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$25,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at CCHS

NameTitleCompensation
Allison SnavelyDirector of Development
Jennifer GreenDirector of
Ellen EndslowDirector of Collections and Curator
Cliff ParkerDirector of Archives
Brent C. PelleschiManager of
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for CCHS

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$438,131
Program services$260,863
Investment income and dividends$241,325
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$631
Net rental income$20,746
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-87,663
Net income from fundraising events$99,851
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,110
Miscellaneous revenues$11,629
Total revenues$990,623

Form 990s for CCHS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-26990View PDF
2022-122023-11-11990View PDF
2021-122022-11-13990View PDF
2020-122021-07-13990View PDF
2019-122020-10-21990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $77,079 from Hankele Memorial Fund 0389-00-16
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The US Charitable Gift Trust
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $55,641 from Lorraine C Pierce 2 Residuary
December 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
225 N High St
West Chester, PA 19380
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Chester County, PA
Website URL
mycchc.org/ 
Phone
(610) 692-4800
Facebook page
ChesterCoHist 
Twitter profile
@chestercohist 
IRS details
EIN
23-1371942
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1945
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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