Program areas at German-Texan Heritage Society
German Traditions and Heritage Events and Festivals: Maifest, Oktoberfest and Christmas Market are traditional German festivals held for the general public in Austin,Texas and surrounding areas of Central Texas. Total attendance exceeded 7,000. We are now starting to see the same levels in the post covid times. Publications: More than 800 GTHS Journals, which has been in publication for more than 40 years,were sent out to over 750 members via print and/or online. We send out daily and weekly e-format communications via our social media and email platforms to thousands of subscribers and followers. We maintain and update a website (germantexans.org) with German Texan information and highlights upcoming events and happenings with GTHS Cultural Activities include speaker events scheduled throughout the year.
Historic Preservation & Improvements We repair and maintain our historic headquarters buildings, the German Free School built in 1857. It has a Texas Historical Markeras to its historical significance. The building is open for tours. We seek grant funding to continue preserving the buildingthrough repairs and safety/security improvements. The Free School, built in 1857; as designated by its Texas Historical Marker. Thebuilding is open for tours every Wednesday and Thursday and by appointment. We seek grant funding from the Austin Convention andVisitors bureau as needed for preservation repairs and improvements to the exterior of the building.
Educational Classes and Meeting German Language Classes: During the past year, over 600 adults attended various levels of German courses in Austin, San Antonio along with Online/Remote learning. Over 250 children in the age range from 3-14 years were enrolled in Austin, San Antonio, Homeschool and online. Additionally,we had several one week summer camps that attracted over 90 children in the months of June, July and August, both in Austin and San Antonio. We have a German Pre-K and Kindergarten with 21 kids attending daily. This program is in its third year. We hold weekly Stammtisch, a lunchtime gathering allowing people to speak German, in the historical German Free School building or via online. We recently started a Business Stammtisch which meets monthly at various locations in Austin. On average 10 adults attend this weekly program. The Annual Conference, held in Boerne is a one day event held in coordination with local German Texan Historical groups.
Who funds German-Texan Heritage Society
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at German-Texan Heritage Society
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Christopher Markley | Executive Director | $0 | 2023-03-25 |
Manuela Markley | Program Director / Office Assistant | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Doris Boerkei | Office Manager | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Larry Duecer Treasurer | Treasurer | | 2023-11-15 |
Larry Deuser | Past Treasurer / Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for German-Texan Heritage Society
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $170,885 | $350,361 | -51.2% |
Program services | $269,590 | $149,648 | 80.1% |
Investment income and dividends | $9,353 | $11,094 | -15.7% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $43,106 | $14,017 | 207.5% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $492,934 | $525,120 | -6.1% |
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Data update history
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Pruitt Foundation Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 684171
- Austin, TX 78768
- Metro area
- Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
- County
- Travis County, TX
- Website URL
- germantexans.org/Â
- Phone
- (855) 892-6691
IRS details
- EIN
- 74-2020973
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1978
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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