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EIN 23-1421917

Berks History Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Reading
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1869
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Berks History Center leads the way in telling the 300-year story of Berks County and its people with the aim of building an understanding of our unique history, strengthening our sense of community, and inspiring our community's progress in the years to come. It serves as an educational center that engages and excites our community by showcasing its historic legacy through the preservation and exhibition of 3-dimensional artifacts. In addition, it actively works towards preserving historic records relating to Berks County, making them accessible to both the local community and visitors alike.
Also known as...
Historical Society of Berks County
Total revenues
$1,173,506
2024
Total expenses
$976,033
2024
Total assets
$10,392,245
2024
Num. employees
8
2024

Program areas at Berks History Center

Historic preservation and exhibiting of 3 dimentional artifacts that depicts the historic legacy of Berks County. The preservation of historic records relating to Berks County with the intent of making them available to the community and those that visit from all 50 states and abroad. The Berks History Center provides educational opportunities for all ages relating to the History and culture of Berks County and its people, carried out through a diverse selection of programs, museum exhibits, its library, and its quarterly journal.

Who funds Berks History Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DAFgiving360Arts, Culture & Humanities$130,700
Henry Janssen FoundationHenry Janssen Library/museum Bldg$125,000
The Breidegam Family FoundationGeneral Support$15,000
...and 10 more grants received

Financials for Berks History Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$716,122
Program services$134,561
Investment income and dividends$81,697
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$109,201
Net income from fundraising events$1,164
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$795
Miscellaneous revenues$129,966
Total revenues$1,173,506
Data update history
August 1, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 30, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 1, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,500 from Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation (PAAF)
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Henry Janssen Foundation
November 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
940 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
Metro area
Reading, PA
County
Berks County, PA
Website URL
berkshistory.org/ 
Phone
(610) 375-4375
IRS details
EIN
23-1421917
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1869
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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