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EIN 23-2033554

German-American Heritage Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
Description
The German-American Heritage Foundation serves as an umbrella organization to speak to german-american issues and fosters a positive image of german-americans. It educates the public of contributions to the USA of Americans of german speaking ancestry stemming from german culture, science, etc through newsletters and participation in special events. Additionally, it operates the German-American Heritage Museum located in Washington, DC.
Also known as...
United German-American Committee of the USA
Total revenues
$191,129
2023
Total expenses
$287,186
2023
Total assets
$2,221,106
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at German-American Heritage Foundation

Foster a positive image of german-americans, to educate the public of contributions to the USA of americans of german speaking ancestry stemming from german culture, science, etc through newsletters and participation in special events. Operating the German-American Heritage museum of the USA, which includes exhibits that assist in the overall goals of the organization.

Who funds German-American Heritage Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$125,000
Negaunee FoundationUnrestricted Use$30,000
Nelson Family Charitable FoundationGeneral Support$5,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at German-American Heritage Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Katja SippleExecutive Director
Aaron LewisBoard Member$0
Christiane SchmidtSecond Vice President$0
John ManoyanPresident Em$0
Daniel VillanuevaFirst Vice President$0
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for German-American Heritage Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$175,020
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$23,818
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$5,119
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-12,828
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$191,129

Form 990s for German-American Heritage Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-08-30990View PDF
2021-122022-08-24990View PDF
2020-122021-10-14990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Arlington Chamber of Commerce
November 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Nelson Family Charitable Foundation
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Negaunee Foundation
October 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsEthnic centersArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman services
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsNational levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
719 Sixth St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
gahmusa.org/the-foundation/ 
Phone
(202) 467-5000
IRS details
EIN
23-2033554
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1977
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0188515
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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