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Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County

Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County

Somerset, PA 15501
Tax ID23-7322243

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About this organization

Revenue

$178,885

Expenses

$193,995

Mission

THE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF SOMERSET COUNTY IS THE STEWARD OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF SOMERSET COUNTY THROUGH ITS HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND GENEALOGICAL ARCHIVES.

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MOUNTAIN CRAFT DAYS - A THREE DAY TRADITIONAL CRAFT AND TRADES FESTIVAL FEATURING OVER 125 ARTISANS, ENTERTAINERS, HISTORICAL INTERPRETERS, AND MOUNTAIN FOODS OF THE REGION. PARTICIPANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THEIR CRAFT SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE WITH VISITORS AS THEY SELL THEIR WARES. NEW ARTISANS ARE ADDED EACH YEAR WHILE SOME ARTISANS HAVE A LONG TRADITION OF PARTICIPATION. AN AUCTION OF CRAFTSMAN'S WARES EACH YEAR PROVIDES SOME FUNDING TO ARTISANS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING OR SOMEONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING A NEW CRAFT DEMONSTRATION TO PERPETUATE TRADITIONAL CRAFT SKILLS. THE FESTIVAL FEATURES A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTISANS FROM TEXTILES TO WOOD, IRON, LEATHER, LOG HEWING, STONE CUTTING AND MORE. THE FESTIVAL ATTRACTS OVER 7,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY AND IS PRESENTED AMID A FOREST AND MEADOW SETTING. FRIDAY IS DEDICATED TO STUDENT EDUCATION AND ARTISANS CATER THEIR DEMONSTRATIONS ACCORDINGLY. ON-SITE AND SATELLITE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PRESENT HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS VISITING THE SOMERSET HISTORICAL CENTER. THEY LEARN ABOUT BEING A PIONEER IN THE WILDERNESS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, COOKING AND FOOD PREPARATION, FARMING PRACTICES, LOG CONSTRUCTION, AND FASHION A TIN/WOOD SCOOP TO TAKE HOME. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TAKE PROGRAMS INTO KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 2ND GRADES THROUGHOUT THE SOMERSET COUNTY REGION. THE SOCIETY'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REACH OVER 2,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR. SCHOOL OF COOPERING - THE CRAFT OF COOPERING IS TAUGHT DURING THIS THREE DAY CLASS USING ONLY TRADITIONAL METHODS AND HAND TOOLS. UP TO 12 PARTICIPANTS LEARN THE HISTORY OF THE CRAFT, VARIOUS TYPES OF COOPERING, ESPECIALLY THE TYPE PRACTICED IN THE MAPLE SUGAR REGION OF SOMERSET COUNTY, SAFE TOOL USAGE, AS THEY FASHION A MAPLE SUGAR BUCKET (KEELER) THAT THEY TAKE HOME UPON COMPLETION. THE CLASS HAS BEEN TAUGHT FOR OVER 15 YEARS WITH OVER 150 PARTICIPANTS.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The historical and genealogical society of somerset county is the steward of the cultural heritage of somerset county through its historical collections, educational programs, and genealogical archives.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The historical and genealogical society of somerset county is the steward of the cultural heritage of somerset county through its historical collections, educational programs, and genealogical archives.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as PA.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 10545 SOMERSET PIKE, SOMERSET, PA, 15501.
  • The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 7 employees.
  • 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 -$15,110.
  • The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 430 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1959.
  • 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 $81,037 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $3,531 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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