Erie County Historical Society

EIN: 251213025 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Erie, PA

Total Revenue
$2,001,799
Total Expenses
$1,975,311
Total Assets
$18,223,945
Net Assets
$18,012,464
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1903
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
Executive Director
Phone
8144541813
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

Erie County Historical Society, founded in 1903, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Net assets of $18.0M represent 108 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The Erie County Historical Society inspires and engages through dynamic educational programs, community outreach, and with relevant exhibits and publications. We preserve our collections and archives to serve as a comprehensive, accessible resource for all.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,372,049 Revenue: $630,602

The Hagen History Center preserves more than 200 years of Erie County history and shares it with the public. The History Center's physical plant includes five historic properties as well as a modern...

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The Hagen History Center preserves more than 200 years of Erie County history and shares it with the public. The History Center's physical plant includes five historic properties as well as a modern exhibit building and an archives building, encompassing over 132 acres of property. The historic properties are representative of Victorian architecture and represent a period spanning from 1853-1891 including the flagship 15,000 square-foot Watson Curtze Mansion. Collections include more than 50 permanent and temporary exhibits, two antique cars, and multiple historic 2-D and 3-D items from a variety of sources, both regional and national, that have been donated or purchased since the History Center's inception in 1898. The 10,000 square-foot archives building includes 800 separate collections with more than 8,200 linear feet of material including 5,800 books, diaries, letters, correspondence, typescripts, reports, photographs, maps, paintings, pottery, household items, furniture and other historical resources related to Erie County along with the history of people, places, things, events and activities. The History Center's signature exhibit is Frank Lloyd Wright's field office from San Francisco which is housed in its own exhibit building.

Program 2
Expenses: $12,287 Revenue: $0

Education and Outreach: During the 2021-2022 fiscal year, visitation at the Hagen History Center reached nearly 8,000 people with 748 students visiting as part of field trips from 16 different...

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Education and Outreach: During the 2021-2022 fiscal year, visitation at the Hagen History Center reached nearly 8,000 people with 748 students visiting as part of field trips from 16 different schools, both public and private. An increase of over 100 from the previous fiscal year. Visits from two different universities have also taken place. During the summer, the Hagen History Center also held a History Detectives Camp for middle school students and nearly 75 took part in the weeklong camps. During the same time period, the Museum Educator gave off-site presentations to various social groups numbering as many as 250 people. A volunteer docent program has seen over 35 adults trained as qualified docents here on our campus to greet visitors, answer questions and lead guided tours. Partnerships with different schools and recruitment of more school groups to visit our campus is on going. In addition to school field trips to our campus, the Museum Educator visited several schools and presented programs on various topics to students. The History Center offers tours and thematic programing, such as our World War II immersive experience. The History Center also provides Traveling Trunks for classroom use that contain a mixture of original items and replicas. The Museum Educator and additional staff also conducted education and outreach programs with dozens of clubs and social organizations. Staff are also involved in regular community engagment during neighborhood activities and regional community celebrations, fairs and events.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,886,858
Program Service Revenue $34,540
Investment Income $4,456
Other Revenue $75,945
TOTAL REVENUE $2,001,799

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $719,502
Fundraising Expenses $203,188
Program Expenses $1,384,336
Other Expenses $1,255,809
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,975,311

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $2,001,799 $1,955,238 +0.0%
Expenses $1,975,311 $1,964,170 +0.0%
Net Income $26,488 $-8,932 -4.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
21
Volunteers
30

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
7
$141,892
Total Directors
15
$53,576
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Cal Pifer Executive Director 1.00
Officer
$56,171 $0 $56,171
Mark Squeglia President 1.00
Officer Director
$53,576 $0 $53,576
Kristin Talarico Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelly Connole Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gwen White Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Burton Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
George Lyons Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Murphy Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Gambill Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Glass Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
George Deutsch Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$32,145 $0 $32,145
Anthony Watson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Scibetta Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret Pett Director 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Fessler Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Zachary Maughn Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Victor Director 1.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,001,799 $1,975,311 $18,223,945 $26,488
2022 $1,955,238 $1,964,170 $18,020,527 $-8,932
2021 $1,361,164 $1,421,317 $19,387,762 $-60,153
2020 $3,707,921 $1,353,895 $17,964,935 $2,354,026
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