Chester County History Center
Chester County History Center
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About this organization
Mission
Serving as a hub for cultural enrichment, experiential learning, and stewardship of collections, manuscripts, photographs, and other invaluable archival materials, Chester County History Center (CCHC) preserves and shares Chester County's diverse, noteworthy, and captivating stories with a wide range of audiences. CCHC aims to enhance community vitality and build historical literacy — the pillars of robust civic culture — through curated programming and resources that span hundreds of years. Inspired by the spirit of Chester County citizens and distinguished by the integral legacy of the area, CCHC develops signature programs of learning and discovery to bridge lessons from the past to issues that inform our future.
About
The Chester County Historical Society (the 'Society') is a historical repository for items made or used in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As such, the Society preserves and shares the county's remarkable history in powerful and relevant ways: acting as steward of an unparalleled collection of artifacts, manuscripts, photographs and volumes that documents over 300 years of county heritage; offering innovative educational programs and exhibitions to share the excitement of history; helping audiences explore history through Society resources and staff expertise
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “See schedule othe chester county historical society (the "society") is a nonprofit organization established to inspire, inform and build community identity by preserving and sharing the remarkable story of chester county and its people. the society provides public access to the ideas, issues and processes of the past that have shaped the present. its exhibition, research, services and programs share this access with people of all ages seeking to understand our shared heritage.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “To inspire, inform and build the chester county community identity”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is PA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 225 NORTH HIGH STREET, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19380.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 25 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$196,940.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1945.
- The organization pays $608,733 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $161,472 in fundraising expenses.
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