EIN 51-0072188

New Castle Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
1934
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
New Castle Historical Society preserves and enthusiastically promotes awareness of New Castle, Delaware's history and treasures to its members, citizens, and visitors. It supports the preservation of historical resources by operating four history museums: the Amstel House, the Dutch House, the Old Library Museum, and the Arsenal. The museums offer special tours for elementary, high school, and public visitors and are open throughout the year.
Total revenues
$258,814
2023
Total expenses
$321,353
2023
Total assets
$1,426,055
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at New Castle Historical Society

New Castle Historical Society operates four history museums-the amstel house, the dutch house, the old library museum, and the arsenal. The museums are open to the public throughout the year. The museums offer special tours for elementary, high school, and college students. The Society also educates the public about the history of New Castle through exhibits, programs, concerts, lectures, and publications. Our collections and archives are available to researchers interested in developing a deeper understanding of New Castle's rich heritage. The New Castle Historical Society promotes Historical awareness and encourages the preservation of Historical architecture, archaelogical resources, and the material culture of New Castle, Delaware.

Who funds New Castle Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$5,100
The Choptank FoundationTo Support the Exhibition of Artifacts From Fort Casimir.$5,000
JP Morgan Chase FoundationGeneral Operating Support$400
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at New Castle Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Michael ConnollyExcecutive Director$57,346
Laura L FontanaTreasurer - Cu$0
Kaitlyn LawsVice President / Marketing CH / Board Member$0
John P GarniewskiVice President$0
Renee RousseauSecretary$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for New Castle Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$136,782
Program services$12,694
Investment income and dividends$20,239
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,325
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$42,749
Net income from fundraising events$32,494
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,897
Miscellaneous revenues$634
Total revenues$258,814

Form 990s for New Castle Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Choptank Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Delaware Humanities Forum
July 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
30 Market St
New Castle, DE 19720
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
New Castle County, DE
Website URL
newcastlehistory.org/ 
Phone
(302) 322-2794
IRS details
EIN
51-0072188
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1934
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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