German-Texan Heritage Society

EIN: 742020973 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$710,232
Total Expenses
$764,639
Total Assets
$969,299
Net Assets
$905,531
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
TX
Phone
5124674569
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

German-Texan Heritage Society, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $710K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The preservation of the history and heritage of German-Texans by promoting and providing educational experiences in its culture and language and by encouraging learning opportunities in all of the heritage values and language that make up the culture of our state.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $283,059 Revenue: $141,342

German Traditions and Heritage Events and Festivals: Maifest, German Auto Show, Oktoberfest, St Martin Umzug and German Christmas Market are traditional German festivals held for the general public...

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German Traditions and Heritage Events and Festivals: Maifest, German Auto Show, Oktoberfest, St Martin Umzug and German Christmas Market are traditional German festivals held for the general public in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas of Central Texas. Total attendance exceeded 8,000. We are now starting to see the same levels in attendance year after year with each festival. Publications: More than 800 GTHS Journals, which has been in publication for more than 40 years,were sent out to over 800 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.

Program 2
Expenses: $261,956 Revenue: $424,030

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $203,599

Historic Preservation & Improvements We repair and maintain our historic headquarters buildings, the German Free School built in 1857. It has a Texas Historical Marker as to its historical...

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Historic Preservation & Improvements We repair and maintain our historic headquarters buildings, the German Free School built in 1857. It has a Texas Historical Marker as to its historical significance. The building is open for tours. We seek grant funding to continue preserving the building through repairs and safety/security improvements. The Free School, built in 1857; as designated by its Texas Historical Marker. The building is open for tours every Wednesday and Thursday and by appointment. We seek grant funding from the Austin Convention and Visitors bureau as needed for preservation repairs and improvements to the exterior of the building.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $233,861
Program Service Revenue $424,030
Investment Income $18,911
Other Revenue $33,430
TOTAL REVENUE $710,232

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $184,651
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $748,614
Other Expenses $579,988
TOTAL EXPENSES $764,639

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $710,232 $628,818 +0.1%
Expenses $764,639 $595,466 +0.3%
Net Income $-54,407 $33,352 -2.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
8
Volunteers
47

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
4
$0
Total Directors
32
$0
Key Employees
3
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Janis Gonser Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Gruetzner Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristi Lee-Norden Advisory Board 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Deuser Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Barbara Berthold Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Eddie Wolsch Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandra Dieckman Director 32.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Todd JT Koenig Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lu Hollander Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Herrity Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Ralf Bendlin Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ed Tovar Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Klaus Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sabine McCalla Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Rich-Wolfmeyer Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Martin Jungowski Advisory Board 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hans Boas Advisory Board 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rodney Koenig Advisory Board 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Haschke Advisory Board 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Kearney Advisory Board 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosemary Lindley Advisory Board 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Helgard Suhr-Hollis Advisory Board 32.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Canan Kaba Advisory Board 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Van M Massirer Advisory Board 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Markley Executive Director 32.00
Director Key Emp Highest
$0 $0 $0
Doris Boerkei Office Manager 16.00
Director Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Manuela Markley Program Director 32.00
Director Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Anika Ke Swani Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Franziska Jackson Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allen Barnes Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Bower Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Margo Blevins President 0.00
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 $710,232 $764,639 $969,299 $-54,407
2023 $628,818 $595,466 $1,011,196 $33,352
2022 $492,934 $450,218 $954,968 $42,716
2021 $525,120 $347,035 $961,491 $178,085
2020 $336,583 $270,594 $783,398 $65,989
2019 $210,365 $218,259 $689,103 $-7,894
2018 $145,148 $189,530 $666,728 $-44,382
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