German Village Society
German Village Society
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About this organization
Mission
THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY ADVOCATES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF OUR BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENT AND LEAD EDUCATION FOR OUR PROPERTY OWNERS TO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN PRESERVING AND IMPROVING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD; AND ADVOCATES FOR SUPPORT TO UNDERSCORE OUR EFFORTS. WE BUILD COMMUNITY AND EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GERMAN VILLAGE. WE ATTRACT AND DEPLOY THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO ENHANCE AND INSPIRE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND VITALITY TO EXERT INFLUENCE IN THE CENTRAL OHIO COMMUNITY. SINCE 1960, THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY HAS THRIVED ON THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ITS MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS. WE CONTINUE TO BUILD ON THESE STRENGTHS TO ENHANCE ITS GOVERNANCE, ITS MANAGEMENT, AND ITS TALENT DEVELOPMENT TO SET AND ACHIEVE REALISTIC PRIORITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
About
MEMBERS OF THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY SERVE AS CARETAKERS OF A LEGACY FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND COLLECTIVELY SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE GERMAN VILLAGE COMMISSION PROCESS AND USE OF THE GERMAN VILLAGE GUIDELINES ON ALL EXTERIOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED FOOTPRINT. OUR FIRST AUDIENCE FOR EDUCATION IS THE PROPERTY OWNERS WHO MUST NAVIGATE THE GUIDELINES AND COMMISSION PROCESS TO PROPERLY PRESERVE THEIR HISTORIC PROPERTY; THE SECOND AUDIENCE FOR EDUCATION IS GOVERNMENT AND AFFINITY GROUPS WHO WORK WITH US ON PRESERVATION BEST PRACTICES; THE THIRD AUDIENCE FOR EDUCATION IS VISITORS TO OUR HISTORIC DISTRICT. TO THAT END, THE GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY MAINTAINS A VISITORS CENTER TO WELCOME AND ORIENT VISITORS (AS WELL AS NEW RESIDENTS). IT IS STAFFED ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS, AS ARE THE SOCIETY'S GUIDED FIELD TRIP AND GROUP-TOUR EXPERIENCES. TOGETHER, THE VISITORS CENTER AND THE GUIDED TOURS SERVE MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. THE SOCIETY ALSO LIVES ITS MISSION DURING EACH YEAR'S HAUS UND GARTEN TOUR, WHEN HOMEOWNERS OPEN THEIR PROPERTIES TO 4,000 TICKET-HOLDING GUESTS TO SHOW OFF OUR PRESERVATION EFFORTS. ALL TOLD, WE HOLD SIX ANNUAL EVENTS THAT ATTRACT MORE THAN 30,000 VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE OUR PRESERVATION WORK IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THROUGH MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS TAKE CARE OF PARK SPACES AND CERTAIN STREETSCAPES AND PUBLIC SPACES. THE MEETING HAUS, OWNED BY THE SOCIETY, IS USED FOR SOCIETY AFFAIRS, CIVIC GATHERINGS, EVENTS, AFFINITY-GROUP GATHERINGS AND SOCIALIZING. WE ESTIMATE THAT MORE THAN 3,000 PEOPLE USE THE BUILDING FOR THESE PURPOSES EACH YEAR. THE BUILDING ALSO HOUSES STAFF AND THE VISITORS CENTER, WHICH ITSELF WELCOMES MORE THAN 10,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY HAS 14 ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS. THERE ARE 17 COMMITTEES ORGANIZED INTO SIX PILLARS IN SERVICE OF OUR 2015 STRATEGIC PLAN THAT TACKLE EVERYTHING FROM VISIONING FOR FUTURE NEEDS OF THE NONPROFIT, TO GARDENING, TO EVENT-PLANNING TO BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD. ALL TOLD, MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE REGULARLY VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO ALL OF THE FUNCTIONS OF GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “See schedule o”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “The german village society advocates for the preservation of our buildings and environment and lead education for our property owners to play a key role in preserving and improving our neighborhood; and advocates for support to underscore our efforts. we build community and empower our members to enhance the quality of life in german village. we attract and deploy the resources necessary to enhance and inspire economic health and vitality to exert influence in the central ohio community. since 1960, the german village society has thrived on the contributions of its members and volunteers. we continue to build on these strengths to enhance its governance, its management, and its talent development to set and achieve realistic priorities and accomplishments.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as OH, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 588 SOUTH THIRD STREET, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 7 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $97,117.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1960.
- The organization pays $271,938 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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