EIN 23-1993908

Elizabethtown Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Elizabethtown Historical Society is a private foundation nonprofit organization located in Elizabethtown, PA. Its primary focus is on funding sponsorships, with the purpose of maintaining a museum for the historical heritage of the Elizabethtown area of Lancaster County, PA. The museum houses various exhibits and collections that provide insights into the rich history of the region. The society has made one grant last year to support Elizabethtown Community Fair and continues to support various grantees throughout its operation.
Total revenues
$7,445
2023
Total expenses
$54,647
2023
Total assets
$776,925
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Elizabethtown Historical Society

The organization maintains a museum for the Historical heritage of the Elizabethtown area of lancaster county, pa which houses various Historical artifacts and provides tour programs to the general public. The organization is supported primarily through investment income, and also derives revenue from membership dues and special events. Because less than one-third of revenue is derived from public charitable contributions, it is classified as a private foundation.
By offering memberships, the Society fosters interest in
And commitment to preserving the history of Elizabethtown.
Items sold by the Society consists of books, dvds, and
Tapes related to the history of Elizabethtown, as well as
The area.

Grants made by Elizabethtown Historical Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Elizabethtown Community FairSponsorship$100

Personnel at Elizabethtown Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Ken ShafferTreasurer$0

Financials for Elizabethtown Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$26,909
Investment income and dividends$14,025
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-36,435
Gross sales of inventory$316
Miscellaneous revenues$2,630
Total revenues$7,445

Form 990s for Elizabethtown Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-15990PFView PDF
2022-122023-05-18990PFView PDF
2021-122022-05-10990PFView PDF
2020-122021-06-17990PFView PDF
2019-122020-12-10990PFView PDF
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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
July 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 29, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsProvides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
57 S Poplar St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Metro area
Lancaster, PA
County
Lancaster County, PA
Website URL
etownhistory.com/ 
Phone
(717) 361-9382
IRS details
EIN
23-1993908
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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