EIN 57-0636344

Lancaster County Society for Historical Preservation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Lancaster County Society for Historical Preservation advances historic preservation as an instrument of economic and social revitalization in Lancaster County SC. It organizes and finances concerts, lectures, performing arts events, public ceremonies, and civic leadership functions at the Cultural Arts Center. More than 2,500 people attend events annually. The Society also preserves and maintains the Old Presbyterian Church Cemetery on W. Gay St., where historic monuments going back to the 1820s have been restored, and over 1,000 genealogical and historical researchers visit each year.
Also known as...
Lancaster Soc Historical Preservation; Lancaster County Society for
Total revenues
$581,150
2023
Total expenses
$119,004
2023
Total assets
$2,910,890
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Lancaster County Society for Historical Preservation

Organizing and financing 28 classical music jazz rock pop and folk music concerts; monthly educational lectures; performing arts events; public ceremonies; and civic leadership functions at the Cultural Arts Center. More than 3,00 people attended events or toured the Center in 2022. Musical concerts feature performance by nationally recognized professional musicians each year. The monthly lecture series features book authors historians. and experts on current event topics. Events are underwritten by private donors.
Preservation of the Lancaster Cultural Arts Center 307 w. Gay St. Lancaster SC. This was originally the Old Presbyterian Church built in 1862--the town's first brick church building. In 2021 we completed major additions to the historic structure which provide it all the modern facilities needed for its function.
Preservation & Maintenance of the Old Presbyterian Church Cemetery 307 W. Gay St. Lancaster SC. Historic monuments going back to the 1820s have been restored and more than 1000 people visit the Cemetery annually to conduct genealogical and historical research or as tourists. The historic circa 1900 wrought iron fence was restored and reinstalled.

Who funds Lancaster County Society for Historical Preservation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The K FoundationHistoric Preservation$5,635
First Citizens FoundationGeneral Purpose$5,000
The Springs Close FoundationEmergency Need Based Grants$2,500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Lancaster County Society for Historical Preservation

NameTitleCompensation
John E CraigChairman$0
Jimmy WilhideVice Chair$0
Ernest JenkinsSecretary$0
Patricia ClancyDirector$0

Financials for Lancaster County Society for Historical Preservation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$502,898
Program services$69,782
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$8,470
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$0
Total revenues$581,150

Form 990s for Lancaster County Society for Historical Preservation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-27990View PDF
2022-122023-04-24990View PDF
2021-122022-05-14990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122021-04-28990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from First Citizens Foundation
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Springs Close Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1859 Craig Farm Rd
Lancaster, SC 29720
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
County
Lancaster County, SC
Website URL
lcshp.org/ 
Phone
(347) 604-2179
IRS details
EIN
57-0636344
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
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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