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EIN 51-6017951

The Lewes Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
City
Lewes
State
Delaware
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
The Lewes Historical Society promotes and advocates the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Lewes region through museum exhibits, education programs, historical research, and publications. Its programs enhance public awareness of historical sites and events in Lewes, Delaware, while also preserving the historical heritage of the city.
Total revenues
$693,191
2023
Total expenses
$1,243,374
2023
Total assets
$6,113,294
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

Program areas at The Lewes Historical Society

Preserving The Historical heritage of The city of Lewes, Delaware
Enhancing The public awareness of Historical sites and events in Lewes, Delaware

Who funds The Lewes Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John and Sarah Freeman FoundationOverall Charitable Purpose$20,000
Goldman Sachs GivesCommunity Outreach & Enrichment Programs$10,000
Delaware Community Foundation (DCF)Capital Project: Create and Install Signage at All Curated Historical Buildings$7,500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Lewes Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Andrew LyterExecutive Director$0
Richard WeissmannTreasurer$0
Erik HeinSecretary$0
Denise ClemonsVice Chair$0
Peter KeebleChair$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for The Lewes Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$333,636
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$37,831
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$308,225
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$13,499
Total revenues$693,191

Form 990s for The Lewes Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-06-13990View PDF
2021-122022-10-18990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122020-11-18990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from John and Sarah Freeman Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Red Wagon Calagione Family Foundation
August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
110 Shipcarpenter St
Lewes, DE 19958
Metro area
Salisbury, MD-DE
County
Sussex County, DE
Website URL
historiclewes.org/ 
Phone
(302) 645-7670
IRS details
EIN
51-6017951
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
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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