Ephrata Cloister Associates

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The ephrata cloister's historic buildings, collections, and programming invite the exploration of this unique community's spiritual, creative, and intellectual accomplishments by encouraging visitors to develop a personal connection to pennsylvania's significant role in religious toleration and intellectual freedom. the ephrata cloister associates is dedicated to the continued preservation and promotion of the ephrata cloister through the sponsorship of special cloister related events such as lantern tours, apple dumpling day, day of music, christmas at the cloister, the student historian program and other education programs for special audiences. the ephrata cloister chorus, sponsored by the associates, is unique as it relates to the museum and the historic site. the chorus performs several of over 1,000 hymns written at the site. in addition to ephrata's past, the group performs compositions from other early american communities including works from the shakers, the moravians, the ha”.

Their activities were defined as: “The ephrata cloister's historic buildings, collections, and programming invite the exploration of this unique community's spiritual, creative, and intellectual accomplishments by encouraging visitors to develop a personal connection to pennsylvania's significant role in religious toleration and intellectual freedom. the ephrata cloister associates is dedicated to the continued preservation and promotion of the ephrata cloister through the sponsorship of special cloister related events such as lantern tours, apple dumpling day, day of music, christmas at the cloister, the student historian program and other education programs for special audiences. the ephrata cloister chorus, sponsored by the associates, is unique as it relates to the museum and the historic site. the chorus performs several of over 1,000 hymns written at the site. in addition to ephrata's past, the group performs compositions from other early american communities including works from the shakers, the moravians, the ha”.

• As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as PA.
• The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 632 W MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA, 17522.
• The form of the non-profit organization shows 6 employees as of 2020.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
• Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$23,790.
• The CEO's salary policy within the organization is not determined through a review and approval by an independent source.
• The organization elects its board members.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 10 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1958.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
• The organization pays $89,863 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $11,717 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.