CATOCTIN FURNACE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

EIN: 521038473 501(c)(3)

THURMONT, MD

Total Revenue
$925,273
Total Expenses
$755,899
Total Assets
$778,568
Net Assets
$778,568
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH COMER
Phone
4434636437
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CATOCTIN FURNACE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC, founded in 1972, is a small nonprofit that reported $925K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 133% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $169K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

TO STUDY, COMMEMORATE AND PRESERVE THE UNIQUE AND RICH HISTORY OF THE INDUSTRIAL VILLAGE AND RESEARCH AND INTERPRET THE DARK HERITAGE OF THE ENSLAVED AND TO REMIND ALL OF THE WORKERS WHO BUILT THIS NATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $621,810

PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURES THROUGH TRAINING OF AT RISK STUDENTS CFHS PARTNERS WITH SILVER OAK ACADEMY TO TRAIN AT RISK STUDENTS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION BUILDING TRADES. THE BUILDINGS IN...

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PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURES THROUGH TRAINING OF AT RISK STUDENTS CFHS PARTNERS WITH SILVER OAK ACADEMY TO TRAIN AT RISK STUDENTS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION BUILDING TRADES. THE BUILDINGS IN CATOCTIN FURNACE ARE CA.1810- CA.1830 AND REPRESENT WORKERS HOUSES BUILT BY ENSLAVED LABOR, PROVIDING A UNIQUE SETTING FOR RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION TRAINING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CRAFTSMANSHIP THE PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS A LOVE OF HISTORY, MATERIALS, QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND WORKING WITH THEIR HANDS TO BUILD, RESTORE AND PRESERVE STRUCTURES DESIGNED TO LAST.

Program 2
Expenses: $36,331

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION - WORKING WITH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL VISITORS AND STUDENTS, CFHS PROVIDES MEANINGFUL PROGRAMMING. A COMMITMENT TO RESEARCHING AND INTERPRETING THE DARK...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION - WORKING WITH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL VISITORS AND STUDENTS, CFHS PROVIDES MEANINGFUL PROGRAMMING. A COMMITMENT TO RESEARCHING AND INTERPRETING THE DARK HERITAGE OF THE ENSLAVED AT CATOCTIN IS A PRIMARY FOCUS, AS IS KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AS REPARATIVE ACTION.

Program 3
Expenses: $15,286

IMPROVEMENTS OF THE LIVES OF VILLAGE RESIDENTS THROUGH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BENEFITS EMANATING FROM THE HISTORIC SITE AND THROUGH VISITATION TO EVENTS, MAKING THE VILLAGE AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE...

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IMPROVEMENTS OF THE LIVES OF VILLAGE RESIDENTS THROUGH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BENEFITS EMANATING FROM THE HISTORIC SITE AND THROUGH VISITATION TO EVENTS, MAKING THE VILLAGE AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK IN AND CARE ABOUT. ANNUAL EVENTS SUCH AS TRADITIONAL VILLAGE CHRISTMAS,THE MARYLAND IRON FESTIVAL, SPIRITS OF THE FURNACE, AND IN THEIR OWN VOICES ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO VISIT AND PARTICIPATE, STIMULATING JOBS, TAX REVENUE AND VISITOR SPENDING.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $923,978
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,295
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $925,273

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $673,427
Other Expenses $755,899
TOTAL EXPENSES $755,899

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $925,273 $396,366 +1.3%
Expenses $755,899 $493,739 +0.5%
Net Income $169,374 $-97,373 -2.7%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
29

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
0
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELIZABETH A COMER PRESIDENT 010.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN DILL VICE PRESIDENT 010.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE COMER SECRETARY 010.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MCGEE TREASURER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY HOKE BOARD MEMBER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN BRINK BOARD MEMBER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANN MILLER BOARD MEMBER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MACHELE JONES BOARD MEMBER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN SMITH BOARD MEMBER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA TESSER BOARD MEMBER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL EMORY BOARD MEMBER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER GARDINER PRESIDENT EMERITUS 001.00
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 $925,273 $755,899 $778,568 $169,374
2024 $396,366 $493,739 $565,552 $-97,373
2023 $499,427 $182,649 $662,924 $316,778
2022 $202,473 $263,004 $346,146 $-60,531
2021 $483,197 $324,577 $404,273 $158,620
2020 $251,471 $219,701 $122,087 $31,770
2019 $254,675 $230,603 $24,072 $24,072
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