Program areas at Historical Society of Delaware
Research library-houses the Historical Society's paper-based collection which is available to persons researching Delaware history.
Read house & gardens- a national landmark property serves as an early federal-era museum presenting social and cultural history through guided tours and public programs.
Delaware history museum-the museum presents the history of Delaware through permanent and rotating exhibitions. Classrooms, exhibition galleries and other spaces enable Historical Society educational staff to present educational programs, lectures and guided tours focused on Delaware history. The museum includes the mitchell center for african american heritage, the only center for african american history in Delaware, as a permanent exhibition and program center.
Other program services offered by the Society consist of the following: - old town hall museum 21,046 - advancement and outreach programs 287,362 - Delaware history publication 18,256 - other miscellaneous programs 34,351 - total other program services 361,015
Who funds Historical Society of Delaware
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Historical Society of Delaware
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Leigh Rifenburg | Chief Curator | | 2024-11-02 |
| Ivan Henderson | Executive Director | $76,371 | 2024-11-02 |
| Kathleen Butler | Director of Institutional Advancement | | 2024-11-02 |
| Rebecca Fay | Director of Education and Inspiration | | 2024-11-02 |
| Ashley Mills | Director of Buildings and Grounds | | 2024-11-02 |
| ...and 10 more key personnel |
Financials for Historical Society of Delaware
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,377,412 | $1,607,812 | -14.3% |
| Program services | $33,827 | $17,246 | 96.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $393,912 | $361,500 | 9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $50,842 | $17,214 | 195.4% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-157,781 | $627,818 | -125.1% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-11 | $3,686 | -100.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $-2,818 | $-7,285 | 61.3% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $465,400 | $2,343 | 19763.4% |
| Total revenues | $2,160,783 | $2,630,334 | -17.9% |
Organizations like Historical Society of Delaware
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Historic Trust | 501(c)(3) | Vancouver, WA | $6,211,853 |
| The Landmark Society of Western New York | 501(c)(3) | Rochester, NY | $1,357,410 |
| Historical Society of Saginaw | 501(c)(3) | Saginaw, MI | $1,305,136 |
| Historic Homes Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Louisville, KY | $895,133 |
| Newport Historical Society (NHS) | 501(c)(3) | Newport, RI | $2,772,769 |
| Historic Columbia Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Columbia, SC | $3,036,283 |
| Fort Lauderdale Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $910,167 |
| Dayton History | 501(c)(3) | Dayton, OH | $9,184,281 |
| Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House | 501(c)(3) | Concord, MA | $800,465 |
| Staten Island Historical Society Incd / B / A Historic Richmond Town | 501(c)(3) | Staten Island, NY | $2,344,152 |
Data update history
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 505 Market St
- Wilmington, DE 19801
- Metro area
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- County
- New Castle County, DE
- Website URL
- dehistory.org/Â
- Phone
- (302) 655-7161
- Facebook page
- dehistoryÂ
- Twitter profile
- @thisisdehistoryÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 51-0066731
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1864
- 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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