EIN 23-1365154

LancasterHistory Org

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
Year formed
1901
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
LancasterHistory.org is a community-based, not-for-profit organization established to educate the public on the history of Lancaster County and its place in the history of Pennsylvania and the United States.
Total revenues
$3,171,786
2022
Total expenses
$2,912,984
2022
Total assets
$18,119,818
2022
Num. employees
26
2022

Program areas at LancasterHistory Org

The organization carries on various programs and events that support their mission to educate the public about the heritage and history of the people, places, and events that shaped our region, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the united states of america.outreach to approximately 2,400 members and general public through our journal and newsletter and 125,000 through the world wide web.acquisitions-library, archival, and museum items for public display and historical research served an estimated 14,000 adults, college, and secondary students.special events-living history civil war and wwii encampments, lectures, films, trips, colloquia and symposia. Brought history events to about 8,800 people.responsible for the future development of a museum and interpretive center of the thaddeus stevens and lydia hamilton smith historic site located in lancaster city.neh fellowship

Who funds LancasterHistory Org

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lancaster County Community FoundationDesignated for General Operating Support, Capital Campaign, Museum Pass Program$55,619
The Richard C Von Hess Foundation 0262-02-40Restoration of Thaddeus$50,000
Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable FundGeneral & Unrestricted$30,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at LancasterHistory Org

NameTitleCompensation
Thomas R. Ryan, Ph.D.President and Chief Executive Officer of Lancasterhistory$205,080
Elizabeth M. GroffFirst Vice Chair$0
Kenneth I. HuberTreasurer and Assistant Secretary$0
Rosemary T. KrillBoard Member$0
Robert L GloverSecretary Beg 5 and 2020; Chair / Secretary / Vice Chair / Trustee$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for LancasterHistory Org

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,751,025
Program services$133,491
Investment income and dividends$155,851
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$9,572
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,090,905
Net income from fundraising events$-9,646
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$30,493
Miscellaneous revenues$10,095
Total revenues$3,171,786

Form 990s for LancasterHistory Org

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-10-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Richard C Von Hess Foundation 0262-02-40
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable Fund
April 28, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
230 N President Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
Metro area
Lancaster, PA
County
Lancaster County, PA
Website URL
lancasterhistory.org/ 
Phone
(717) 392-4633
Facebook page
lancasterhistory 
Twitter profile
@lancohistory 
IRS details
EIN
23-1365154
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1901
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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