EIN 23-1365154

LancasterHistory Org

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
Year formed
1901
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
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
$5,087,618
2023
Total expenses
$2,575,441
2023
Total assets
$20,652,558
2023
Num. employees
26
2023

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
New York Community TrustFor General Support.$100,000
Lancaster County Community FoundationGeneral Operating Support, Museum Pass Program, and Donor Recommended Grants From Donor Advised Funds for Capital Campaign$69,209
The Richard C Von Hess Foundation 0262-02-40Restoration of Thaddeus$50,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at LancasterHistory Org

NameTitleCompensation
Thomas RyanPresident and Chief Executive Officer$231,843
Emily E. MillerDirector of Marketing and Communications
Mabel Meigs Rosenheck, Ph.D.Director of Education and Exhibition Planning
Aimee CayaDirector of Library and Research Services
Heather S. TenniesDirector of Archives and Manuscript Collections
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for LancasterHistory Org

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,406,201
Program services$162,757
Investment income and dividends$170,942
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$13,217
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$294,707
Net income from fundraising events$-28,264
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$54,343
Miscellaneous revenues$13,715
Total revenues$5,087,618

Form 990s for LancasterHistory Org

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-10-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 28, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 14, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from New York Community Trust
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
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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