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EIN 41-2154236

Historic Odessa Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Odessa
State
Delaware
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
The Historic Odessa Foundation offers engaging programs and tours that animate the 18th-century enclave, showcasing five historic houses and over 70 acres of gardens and property. Visitors explore a rich variety of activities throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and hearth-cooking demonstrations, while enjoying annual events like the Easter Egg Hunt and Odessa Brewfest. The foundation actively preserves historic buildings in Odessa for public education and facilitates their use for weddings and other events.
Total revenues
$1,919,737
2023
Total expenses
$910,381
2023
Total assets
$16,667,192
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Historic Odessa Foundation

Preservation of Historic buildings in Odessa, Delaware. Open for public visitation and instruction. Facility used for elementary academic instruction.
Use of Historic buildings by the public for weddings and other events.

Who funds Historic Odessa Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cantwells Bridge FoundationOn-Going Programs$2,726,807
Ellice & Rosa McDonald FoundationFinancial Assistance$97,000
Sharp FoundationAssist With Financial Help in Their Non-Profit Needs$15,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Historic Odessa Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Deborah BucksonExecutive Director$147,523
Jeffrey PyleFacilities Manager
William GotwalsTreasurer$0
Hugh PlumbBoard Member$0
Tony MottolaPresident$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Historic Odessa Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$234,919
Program services$237,332
Investment income and dividends$388,351
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,059,135
Total revenues$1,919,737

Form 990s for Historic Odessa Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-29990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122022-10-25990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Fort Lauderdale Historical SocietyFort Lauderdale, FL$910,167
Packers HeritageGreen Bay, WI$1,538,979
Key West Art & Historical Society (KWAHS)Key West, FL$2,926,481
Knox HeritageKnoxville, TN$569,434
Osceola County Historical SocietyKissimmee, FL$817,820
Lorain County Historical SocietyElyria, OH$564,270
St Louis County Historical SocietyDuluth, MN$650,227
Historic Columbia FoundationColumbia, SC$3,036,283
Berks History CenterReading, PA$2,027,668
Pasadena HeritagePasadena, CA$649,329
Data update history
November 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $97,000 from Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Sharp Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Fair Play Foundation
December 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 697 201 Main St
Odessa, DE 19730
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
New Castle County, DE
Website URL
historicodessa.org/ 
Phone
(302) 378-4119
IRS details
EIN
41-2154236
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
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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