EIN 23-1993908

Elizabethtown Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Elizabethtown Historical Society is a private foundation nonprofit organization located in Elizabethtown, PA. Its primary focus is on funding sponsorships, with the purpose of maintaining a museum for the historical heritage of the Elizabethtown area of Lancaster County, PA. The museum houses various exhibits and collections that provide insights into the rich history of the region. The society has made one grant last year to support Elizabethtown Community Fair and continues to support various grantees throughout its operation.
Total revenues
$23,368
2022
Total expenses
$43,683
2022
Total assets
$719,302
2022
Num. employees
n/a

Program areas at Elizabethtown Historical Society

The organization maintains a museum for the Historical heritage of the Elizabethtown area of lancaster county, pa which houses various Historical artifacts and provides tour programs to the general public. The organization is supported primarily through investment income, and also derives revenue from membership dues and special events. Because less than one-third of revenue is derived from public charitable contributions, it is classified as a private foundation.
By offering memberships, the Society fosters interest in
And commitment to preserving the history of Elizabethtown.
Items sold by the Society consists of books, dvds, and
Tapes related to the history of Elizabethtown, as well as
The area.

Grants made by Elizabethtown Historical Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Elizabethtown Community FairSponsorship$125

Personnel at Elizabethtown Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Ken ShafferTreasurer$0

Financials for Elizabethtown Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,256
Investment income and dividends$13,008
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-166
Gross sales of inventory$675
Miscellaneous revenues$2,595
Total revenues$23,368

Form 990s for Elizabethtown Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-18990PFView PDF
2020-122021-06-17990PFView PDF
2019-122020-12-10990PFView PDF
2018-122019-06-19990PFView PDF
2017-122018-06-14990PFView PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
February 23, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
September 27, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 18, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2019
November 20, 2019
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2018
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsProvides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
57 S Poplar St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Metro area
Lancaster, PA
County
Lancaster County, PA
Website URL
etownhistory.com/ 
Phone
(717) 361-9382
IRS details
EIN
23-1993908
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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