Chester County Historical Society

EIN: 231371942 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

West Chester, PA

Total Revenue
$1,181,315
Total Expenses
$1,374,025
Total Assets
$10,186,814
Net Assets
$7,951,196
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1945
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
CONOR HEPP
Phone
6106924800
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Chester County Historical Society, founded in 1945, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (THE "SOCIETY") IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO INSPIRE, INFORM AND BUILD COMMUNITY IDENTITY BY PRESERVING AND SHARING THE REMARKABLE STORY OF CHESTER COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE IDEAS, ISSUES AND PROCESSES OF THE PAST THAT HAVE SHAPED THE PRESENT. ITS EXHIBITION, RESEARCH, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS SHARE THIS ACCESS WITH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND OUR SHARED HERITAGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $895,927 Revenue: $323,525

THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (THE "SOCIETY") IS A HISTORICAL REPOSITORY FOR ITEMS MADE OR USED IN CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. AS SUCH, THE SOCIETY PRESERVES AND SHARES THE COUNTY'S...

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THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (THE "SOCIETY") IS A HISTORICAL REPOSITORY FOR ITEMS MADE OR USED IN CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. AS SUCH, THE SOCIETY PRESERVES AND SHARES THE COUNTY'S REMARKABLE HISTORY IN POWERFUL AND RELEVANT WAYS: -ACTING AS STEWARD OF AN UNPARALLEELED COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS, MANUSCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND VOLUMES THAT DOCUMENTS OVER 300 YEARS OF COUNTY HERITAGE. - OFFERING INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS TO SHARE THE EXCITEMENT OF HISTORY. - HELPING AUDIENCES EXPLORE HISTORY THROUGH SOCIETY RESOURCES AND STAFF EXPERTISE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $569,603
Program Service Revenue $317,755
Investment Income $305,110
Other Revenue $-11,153
TOTAL REVENUE $1,181,315

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $774,945
Fundraising Expenses $230,845
Program Expenses $895,927
Other Expenses $599,080
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,374,025

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,181,315 $990,623 +0.2%
Expenses $1,374,025 $1,575,613 -0.1%
Net Income $-192,710 $-584,990 -0.7%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
28
Volunteers
120

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✓ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$95,511
Total Directors
24
$95,511
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CONOR HEPP PRESIDENT 40.0
Officer Director
$90,606 $4,905 $95,511
HOLLY STOVIAK CHAIR 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOMENIC D'GINTO TREASURER 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT MCKEON ESQ SECRETARY (TERM 01/24) 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW DINNIMAN TRUSTEE (TERM 01/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY GROSS TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MIAN JAN FACC FSCAI TRUSTEE (TERM 01/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT VOSBURGH TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GROFF TRUSTEE (TERM 06/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD PRIDE TRUSTEE (TERM 01/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SILVERTHORNE TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE SKILLMAN TRUSTEE/SEC 0.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CUYLER WALKER TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES H WHITE TRUSTEE (TERM 06/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMON SINCLAIR TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW GORDON TRUSTEE/VP 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY-ELLEN H ALLEN TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BROOKS TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK MCKENNA TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA HUNT TRUSTEE (TERM 11/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE D'ARCANGELO EDD TRUSTEE (EFF 05/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KALIA M REYNOLDS EDD TRUSTEE (EFF 07/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERNET C SPENCE-BROWN TRUSTEE (EFF 07/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT VOSBURGH JR ESQ TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,181,315 $1,374,025 $10,186,814 $-192,710
2023 $990,623 $1,575,613 $10,107,579 $-584,990
2022 $1,116,306 $1,660,080 $10,083,447 $-543,774
2021 $1,489,670 $1,635,692 $11,285,683 $-146,022
2020 $991,198 $1,411,962 $11,277,520 $-420,764
2019 $1,277,465 $1,474,405 $11,290,834 $-196,940
2018 $1,132,553 $1,533,047 $10,989,484 $-400,494
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