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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 297,847 | 351,431 | 342,998 | 365,628 | 330,584 | 1,688,488 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 297,847 | 351,431 | 342,998 | 365,628 | 330,584 | 1,688,488 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 901,663 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 786,825 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 297,847 | 351,431 | 342,998 | 365,628 | 330,584 | 1,688,488 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 352,060 | 341,094 | 352,126 | 411,903 | 473,568 | 1,930,751 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 4,430 | 2,390 | 9,697 | 28,628 | 19,342 | 64,487 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 3,683,726 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| The Geneva Historical Society is a leading cultural institution in Geneva, New York. Founded in 1883, the Historical Society received a provisional charter from the New York Department of Education in 1905 and a permanent charter in 1957. It operates three museums: the Geneva History Museum (which serves as the Historical Society's headquarters), Rose Hill Mansion, and Johnston House. In 2023, 9,832 people toured the Geneva History Museum or Rose Hill Mansion and attended programs in person or virtually. An additional 79,300 people experienced the Historical Society virtually through its website and social media. The Historical Society has over 300 members and receives public support not only from donations but from the local business community, local government bodies, state agencies, and other 501(c)(3) entities.The Historical Society maintains a continuous and bona fide program for soliciting funds from the community. The membership program has been restructured. Instead of annual membership renewal, two support campaigns are held each year. Individuals, businesses, and organizations can give to one campaign or both. Anyone who contributes to a support campaign will be considered a member of the Historical Society. There are multiple fixed levels of support ranging from $15 to $500. In addition, there is an option for people to choose their own donation amount or give monthly. Throughout the year the Historical Society seeks new supporters from the community and visitors to its museums. Along with the support campaigns the Historical Society's other fundraising activities in 2023 were an online auction, three bus trips, a special off-site event, and a Christmas arts and crafts sale. Every year the Historical Society applies for grants through local governments, state agencies, and other 501(c)(3) entities. Support for operating costs and programming initiatives in 2023 came from the following organizations: City and Town of Geneva, Delavan Foundation, ESL Charitable Foundation, Finger Lakes Visitor Connection, New York State Council for the Arts, and Wyckoff Family Foundation. Summary of Public Support in 2023 - Grant Funding was $69,329; Support Campaigns was $26,046; Fundraising Activities was $13,585; and Gifts and Donations was $6,542.33.The Historical Society is governed by a board of trustees, which represents the broad interests of the community. The board consists of nine elected trustees, four officers, and two ex officio trustees. The board meets monthly to review financial reports and hear committee reports. Except for the Executive and Audit committees, non-trustees can and do serve on committees. It is important to note that the Historical Society's principal benefactor, John A. Hutchins, was not represented on the Board, nor has any related person of Mr. Hutchins served on the Board. Mr. Hutchins, who died in 2012, left an $8 million bequest to the Historical Society for an endowment to support Rose Hill Mansion, the childhood home of his grandmother. The Historical Society received the bequest in 2013. Mr. Hutchins' father, Waldo Hutchins Jr, had contributed the funds for the Historical Society's acquisition of Rose Hill in 1965, and established an endowment for it in 1975. The two Hutchins Rose Hill endowments amount to approximately 82% of the Historical Society's $20 million total endowment funds at 2023-year end.The Historical Society provides services for the direct benefit of the public through collections, programs, exhibits, and online content, all of which are designed to appeal to broad and diverse audiences. The Historical Society's collections range from pre-historic Native artifacts to contemporary items. Currently the entire collection consists of approximately 5,700 three-dimensional objects, 3,400 costumes and textiles, 1,000 cubic feet of archival materials and over 20,000 photographs. The William Walker Collection consists of American furniture and decorative arts from the 18th and 19th centuries. The objects displayed within the Geneva History Museum, Rose Hill Mansion and Johnston House include 18th and 19th century furnishings and artwork. A large collection of drain tiles is at the Johnston House. A portion of the archival collection is available online through New York Heritage. A research room is open to the public. Research requests are also taken over the phone, on social media, and through email. 297 research requests were received in 2023. Throughout the year the Historical Society offers a variety of programs designed to appeal to people of all ages. In 2023, 39 programs and 38 outreach activities were held, in which 6,887 individuals participated in person or virtually. 2,377 students also participated in school programs. The Geneva History Museum hosts two to three new exhibits each year in its three galleries. Rose Hill hosts one to two exhibits each year. In addition to the long-term exhibit Geneva's Changing Landscapes other exhibits in 2023 were Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Food and Beverages in Geneva, There'll Be Some Changes Made: Geneva in the 1920s, 125th Anniversary Geneva: Now A City, Lift Every Voice: Geneva Black Community Since 1966, New Acquisitions, My Geneva Is...Parks and Playgrounds, One House, Many People: Workers at Rose Hill, Slavery in New York State, and the Community Curators series.The Historical Society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, maintains a website with a variety of content, and manages Facebook and Instagram pages. |
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| Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: | Other Revenue Special Events Income |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 | In 2021 the Historical Society created a new public identity for itself as Historic Geneva, which operates as the institutional public presence under the auspices and legal oversight of the Historical Society. The Historical Society's purpose is further defined in its vision and mission statement adopted by the Board of Trustees, October 18, 2022. Mission - Historic Geneva shares and preserves Geneva's stories through crafted educational experiences that engage the community and visitors with its diverse history. Vision - Bringing Geneva together through shared stories. The officers of the Historical Society shall consist of a President, Vice President, and Treasurer who shall be elected by a majority vote of the Membership present at any annual or special meeting. The Office Manager shall take the Board meeting minutes. Elected Trustees - The Board of Trustees shall consist of the officers of the Historical Society and nine (9) elected trustees, three (3) of whom shall be elected annually by the Membership to serve for a term of three (3) years. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The Audit Committee reviews drafts of the Form 990. Once completed, the Form 990 will be made available electronically to the entire board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | The Conflict of Interest Policy is administered and implemented by the Audit Committee. Each trustee and full time employee is required to annually submit a conflict of interest disclosure form. The Executive Director and President jointly monitor proposed business transactions which may have the potential for conflicts of interest and the chair of the Audit Committee is notified if a potential conflict is found. Any trustee or full time employee who believes he or she may have a potential conflict must immediately contact the chair of the Audit Committee. The chair of the Audit Committee determines whether a conflict of interest exists. When a proposed transaction involves a conflict, the conflicted trustee/employee is advised and is required to submit an updated disclosure form. A trustee who has a conflict of interest does not participate in board or committee considerations or determinations on the matter. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a | According to the Historical Society's Personnel Policy, salaries and hourly wages must be approved by the Finance Committee on the recommendation of the Director and Executive Committee. Pay raises will be given on the basis of length of service and merit. Salaries and hourly wages, for the next calendar year, will be reviewed and determined in November of each year and included in the budget to be approved by the Board of Trustees. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | Governing documents, financial statements, board minutes, and other information are made available upon request. |
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