Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society

Preserving the Past, Preparing for the Future!

Lancaster, PA | https://www.erhistoricalsociety.org

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EIN: 23-1522651

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Mission

The mission of the Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society is to stimulate and cultivate interest in the continuing legacy of the Evangelical and Reformed Church. To accomplish this, we will: Collect and preserve historical material; Make information and resources accessible to all; Provide engaging educational opportunities; Foster cooperation with other interested organizations; Ensure the Society has the optimal infrastructure and funding to support its ongoing mission.

Ruling year info

1986

President

Scott Meyer-Kukan

Main address

555 W. James St.

Lancaster, PA 17603 USA

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EIN

23-1522651

Subject area info

Historical activities

Population served info

Adults

NTEE code info

Historical Societies and Related Activities (A80)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

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Church Records

Church records relating to the former Reformed (German) Church in the United States, Evangelical (German) Synod of North America, and the Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Where we work

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Our results

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Number of donations made by board members

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

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Number of Facebook followers

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

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Total number of grants awarded

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Adults, Christians

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Church Records

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Input - describing resources we use

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Increasing

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Reports and documents

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

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We shared information about our current feedback practices.

Who are the people you serve with your mission?

The people we serve with our mission include local churches that originated in the Evangelical and Reformed Church and its predecessor denominations, individuals conducting genealogical research, and scholars and researchers interested in the traditions of the Evangelical and Reformed Church and its predecessor denominations. We also serve individuals affiliated with the United Church of Christ so that we can remind this present denomination of its continuing history.
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
What significant change resulted from feedback?

The Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society was exploring ways to enhance our communications and to consider going "GREEN." We surveyed our constituents to determine the best method of communication (electronic versus in-print). Our survey and feedback told us that our constituents prefer electronic communication as opposed to in-print resources. We are now considering transitioning to an annual journal that will be published in print and electronically and only sending monthly e-news as opposed to a quarterly in-print newsletter. These determinations have been made based upon the data and feedback we have collected.
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection

Financials

Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

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Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$61,519
Program Services	$6,708
Investments	$6,578
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$2,500
Total Revenue	$77,305

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$28,888
Professional Fees	$3,355
Occupancy	$3,842
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$3,784
Other Expenses	$679
Total Expenses	$40,548
Net Gain/Loss	$36,757

Revenue
Contributions	$40,080
Program Services	$3,567
Investments	$4,463
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$3,665
Total Revenue	$51,775

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$28,011
Professional Fees	$6,422
Occupancy	$2,157
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$5,098
Other Expenses	$3,869
Total Expenses	$45,557
Net Gain/Loss	$6,218

Revenue
Contributions	$25,670
Program Services	$1,619
Investments	$4,419
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$1,800
Total Revenue	$33,508

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$19,902
Professional Fees	$5,522
Occupancy	$2,807
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$1,735
Other Expenses	$3,601
Total Expenses	$33,567
Net Gain/Loss	($59)

Revenue
Contributions	$14,775
Program Services	$2,893
Investments	$4,817
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$3,460
Total Revenue	$25,945

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$16,127
Professional Fees	$8,632
Occupancy	$2,616
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$1,847
Other Expenses	$729
Total Expenses	$29,951
Net Gain/Loss	($4,006)

Revenue
Contributions	$36,511
Program Services	$2,450
Investments	$6,744
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$1,015
Total Revenue	$46,720

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$19,092
Professional Fees	$3,095
Occupancy	$4,304
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$2,243
Other Expenses	$645
Total Expenses	$29,379
Net Gain/Loss	$17,341

Revenue
Contributions	$39,419
Program Services	$2,557
Investments	$7,263
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$35
Total Revenue	$49,274

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$21,417
Professional Fees	$3,319
Occupancy	$2,743
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$2,928
Other Expenses	$2,496
Total Expenses	$32,903
Net Gain/Loss	$16,371

Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2014	Dec 31, 2014	Change
Contributions	$61,519
Cash & Equivalents	$201,039	$246,811	$45,772
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$201,039	$246,811	$45,772

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2014	Dec 31, 2014	Change
Total Liabilities	$29	$2,317	$2,288

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2014	Dec 31, 2014	Change
Net Assets	$201,010	$244,494	$43,484

Assets	Jan 01, 2015	Dec 31, 2015	Change
Contributions	$40,080
Cash & Equivalents	$246,811	$241,483	($5,328)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$246,811	$241,483	($5,328)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2015	Dec 31, 2015	Change
Total Liabilities	$2,317	$1,138	($1,179)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2015	Dec 31, 2015	Change
Net Assets	$244,494	$240,345	($4,149)

Assets	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Contributions	$25,670
Cash & Equivalents	$241,483	$253,321	$11,838
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$241,483	$253,321	$11,838

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Total Liabilities	$1,138	$1,220	$82

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Net Assets	$240,345	$252,101	$11,756

Assets	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Contributions	$14,775
Cash & Equivalents	$253,321	$271,937	$18,616
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$253,321	$271,937	$18,616

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Total Liabilities	$1,220	$862	($358)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Net Assets	$252,101	$271,075	$18,974

Assets	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Contributions	$36,511
Cash & Equivalents	$271,937	$271,495	($442)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$271,937	$271,495	($442)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Total Liabilities	$862	$960	$98

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Net Assets	$271,075	$270,535	($540)

Assets	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Contributions	$39,419
Cash & Equivalents	$271,495	$322,215	$50,720
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$271,495	$322,215	$50,720

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Total Liabilities	$960	$1,021	$61

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Net Assets	$270,535	$321,194	$50,659

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

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President

Scott Meyer-Kukan

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Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society

Board of directors
as of 03/01/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Scott Meyer-Kukan

Lorin Cope

Lucas Cauley

Kenneth Clapp

James Semmelroth Darnell

Timothy Perkins

Matthew Wagner

Beth Gedert

Ann Ringia

Karen Jania

John Richter

Garland Gates

Victoria Ubben

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/1/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Male, Not transgender (cisgender)

Sexual orientation

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other sexual orientations in the LGBTQIA+ community

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 03/01/2023

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Data

We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Policies and processes

We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.

Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society

Preserving the Past, Preparing for the Future!

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Our programs

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Our results

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Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Direction of Success

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Number of Facebook followers

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Related Program

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Direction of Success

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Total number of grants awarded

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

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Goals & Strategy

Reports and documents

How we listen

Financials

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Financial data

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Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society

Operations

Documents

President

Scott Meyer-Kukan

Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society

Compensation data

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Board of directors data

Scott Meyer-Kukan

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies