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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

Public charity990-T FY2023
DBA: PENNSYLVANIA
Other · PITTSBURGH, PA · EIN 25-0965391

About

The historical society of western pennsylvania is an educational institution that engages and inspires a large and inclusive audience with links to the past, understanding in the present, and guidance for the future by preserving regional (see continuation on schedule o) history and presenting the american experience with a western pennsylvania connection. This work is accomplished in partnership with others through archaeology, archives, artifact collections, conservation, educational programs, exhibitions, library, museums, performance, publication, research, technical assistance, and increasingly, through broadcast media and the internet.

DBA Pennsylvania

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
184
Volunteers
203

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$22.0M
Expenses
$13.1M
Assets
$77.4M
Liabilities
$5.9M

Financial history

$22.0M$11.0M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $22.0M · Avg: $13.7M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$31K
Grants Given
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
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Address

1212 Smallman ST
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-420

Governance

Voting board members49
Independent members48
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %3.8%
Permanent endowment %96.3%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$1.7M
Net to org$1.6M
Retained by contractors$136K
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