GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY

EIN: 310969645 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

COLUMBUS, OH

Total Revenue
$410,500
Total Expenses
$419,872
Total Assets
$1,541,351
Net Assets
$1,525,355
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1960
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
SEAN KESSLER
Phone
6142218888
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY, founded in 1960, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $410K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Net assets of $1.5M represent 45 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY STRIVES TO MAINTAIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD'S REPUTATION AS A RECOGNIZED EXAMPLE OF HISTORIC COMMUNITIES IN COLUMBUS AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE GVS GOALS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) GVS LEADS PRESERVATION EFFORTS AND PRESERVATION EDUCATION LEADERSHIP FOR GERMAN VILLAGE PROPERTY OWNERS, CITY OF COLUMBUS AND STATE OF OHIO AFFINITY GROUPS, AND FOR VISITORS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, HERITAGE TOURISM AND STUDENT EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS. (2) GVS SERVES AS A CONNECTOR ORGANIZATION WITH THE COMMUNITY, WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH NEIGHBORS AND GOVERNMENTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPERIENCES IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT, AS WELL AS TO SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT DESTINATION FOR VISITORS TO OUR CITY. (3) GVS PROVIDES STABLE LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE TO SUSTAIN AND GROW OUR MISSION, WHILE PRESERVING ITS 60-YEAR LEGACY. (4) GVS PROVIDES A COMMUNITY HUB, BOTH PHYSICALLY IN OUR BUILDING AND VIRTUALLY, BY ENGAGING, MONITORING AND COORDINATING COMMUNITY EFFORTS ACROSS MANY ORGANIZAT

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $211,602 Revenue: $393

MEMBERS OF THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY SERVE AS CARETAKERS OF A LEGACY FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND COLLECTIVELY SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THE...

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MEMBERS OF THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY SERVE AS CARETAKERS OF A LEGACY FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND COLLECTIVELY SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE GERMAN VILLAGE COMMISSION PROCESS AND USE OF THE GERMAN VILLAGE GUIDELINES ON ALL EXTERIOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED FOOTPRINT. OUR FIRST AUDIENCE FOR EDUCATION IS THE PROPERTY OWNERS WHO MUST NAVIGATE THE GUIDELINES AND COMMISSION PROCESS TO PROPERLY PRESERVE THEIR HISTORIC PROPERTY. THE SECOND AUDIENCE FOR EDUCATION IS GOVERNMENT AND AFFINITY GROUPS WHO WORK WITH US ON PRESERVATION BEST PRACTICES. THE THIRD AUDIENCE FOR EDUCATION IS VISITORS TO OUR HISTORIC DISTRICT TO THAT END, THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY MAINTAINS A VISITORS CENTER TO WELCOME AND ORIENT VISITORS (AS WELL AS NEW RESIDENTS). IT IS STAFFED ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS, AS ARE THE SOCIETY'S GUIDED FIELD TRIP AND GROUP-TOUR EXPERIENCES TOGETHER, THE VISITORS CENTER AND THE GUIDED TOURS SERVE MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY HAS 17 ELECTED BOARD TRUSTEES. THERE ARE 17 COMMITTIES THAT TACKLE EVERYTHING FROM VISIONING FOR THE FUTURE NEEDS OF THE NONPROFIT TO GARDENING, EVENT-PLANNING AND BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD. ALL TOLD, MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE REGULARLY VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO ALL OF THE FUNCTIONS OF GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $245,254
Program Service Revenue $393
Investment Income $33,089
Other Revenue $131,764
TOTAL REVENUE $410,500

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $152,863
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $211,602
Other Expenses $267,009
TOTAL EXPENSES $419,872

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $410,500 $403,760 +0.0%
Expenses $419,872 $304,325 +0.4%
Net Income $-9,372 $99,435 -1.1%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
5
Volunteers
355

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
$83,333
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SEAN KESSLER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$83,333 $0 $83,333
MICHAEL CORNELIS BOARD PRESID 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH NEWTON BOARD VP 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE MCGEE SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY MEYER TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM NICHOLS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM CURLIS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN SPEISER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM PENIKAS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NELSON GENSHAFT TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM BIBLER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY TURNER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA FORD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA WATSON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHON HOAG TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY STAVROFF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHALEEN KAUFMAN BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Officer 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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $410,500 $419,872 $1,541,351 $-9,372
2022 $403,760 $304,325 $1,487,340 $99,435
2021 $270,343 $335,571 $1,565,662 $-65,228
2020 $348,231 $396,294 $1,583,836 $-48,063
2019 $475,787 $487,249 $1,594,230 $-11,462
2018 $744,567 $647,450 $1,604,040 $97,117
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