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Palmerton Area Historical Society

  • Palmerton, PA
  • Tax-exempt since June 1994
  • EIN: 23-2609437

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$40.7k (2024)

Expenses
$49.7k (2024)

Total Assets
$249k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$40,710
Expenses
$49,734
Net Income
-$9,024
Net Assets
$249,157
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,635
85.1%
Program Services $716
1.8%
Investment Income $1,089
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,270
10.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $249,157
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $249,157
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Duane Costenbader (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Shupp (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Garry Mack (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bert Holczman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Aulenbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Christman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barry Scherer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Curcio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Goidich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Kern (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 21, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$78,936
Expenses
$80,324
Net Income
-$1,388
Net Assets
$251,674
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,294
57.4%
Program Services $31,663
40.1%
Investment Income $704
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,267
1.6%
Sales of Assets $8
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,728
Total Liabilities $54
Net Assets $251,674
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Kern (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Shupp (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Albert Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
David Taschler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Aulenbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Christman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Costenbader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Curcio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Goidich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Kern (Director) $0 $0 $0
Garry Mack (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barry Scherer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 20, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,214
Expenses
$34,543
Net Income
-$329
Net Assets
$250,884
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,725
92.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $618
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $200
0.6%
Net Fundraising $1,671
4.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $250,907
Total Liabilities $23
Net Assets $250,884
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Kern (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jane Borbe (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Albert Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
David Taschler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Aulenbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Christman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 5, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$60,106
Expenses
$53,133
Net Income
$6,973
Net Assets
$257,456
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,800
96.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $69
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,237
3.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $257,493
Total Liabilities $37
Net Assets $257,456
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Kern (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jane Borbe (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Albert Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
David Taschler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Aulenbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Christman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 26, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,642
Expenses
$36,405
Net Income
-$7,763
Net Assets
$251,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,736
93.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $450
1.6%
Net Fundraising $1,456
5.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,058
Total Liabilities $18
Net Assets $251,040
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Kern (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jane Borbe (President) $0 $0 $0
William Smelas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Albert Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
David Taschler (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Aulenbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Christman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 5, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$70,220
Expenses
$41,410
Net Income
$28,810
Net Assets
$258,803
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $68,762
97.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $200
0.3%
Net Fundraising $1,258
1.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $258,858
Total Liabilities $55
Net Assets $258,803
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Kern (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jane Borbe (President) $0 $0 $0
William Smelas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Albert Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
David Taschler (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Aulenbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$35,784
Expenses
$41,908
Net Income
-$6,124
Net Assets
$229,993
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,676
94.1%
Program Services $272
0.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $600
1.7%
Net Fundraising $1,236
3.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $230,015
Total Liabilities $22
Net Assets $229,993
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Kern (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jane Borbe (President) $0 $0 $0
William Smelas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Albert Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alan Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$30,238
Expenses
$33,087
Net Income
-$2,849
Net Assets
$236,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,140
96.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $195
0.6%
Net Fundraising $903
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,168
Total Liabilities $51
Net Assets $236,117
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Kern (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jane Borbe (President) $0 $0 $0
William Smelas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Albert Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alan Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 11, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,100
Expenses
$33,464
Net Income
$636
Net Assets
$239,066
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,092
94.1%
Program Services $280
0.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $200
0.6%
Net Fundraising $1,528
4.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,124
Total Liabilities $58
Net Assets $239,066
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Kern (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Aulenbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Borbe (President) $0 $0 $0
William Smelas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Albert Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 9, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$39,633
Expenses
$36,749
Net Income
$2,884
Net Assets
$238,428
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,075
98.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $558
1.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $238,476
Total Liabilities $48
Net Assets $238,428
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Kern (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Aulenbach (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jane Borbe (President) $0 $0 $0
William Smelas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bert Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 13, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$37,733
Expenses
$42,778
Net Income
-$5,045
Net Assets
$235,543
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,280
90.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,453
9.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $235,598
Total Liabilities $55
Net Assets $235,543
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Kern (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Aulenbach (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jane Borbe (President) $0 $0 $0
William Smelas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bert Holczman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinita Horinko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Steigerwalt (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 11, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$46,562
Expenses
$38,869
Net Income
$7,693
Net Assets
$240,588
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,323
95.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,239
4.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $240,634
Total Liabilities $46
Net Assets $240,588

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990
Filed on Jan. 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$48,221
Expenses
$58,998
Net Income
-$10,777
Net Assets
$232,895
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $52,573
> 100%
Program Services $439
0.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$6,478
Net Fundraising $1,687
3.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,013
Total Liabilities $118
Net Assets $232,895

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$31,639
Expenses
$39,176
Net Income
-$7,537
Net Assets
$243,672
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,201
95.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $208
0.7%
Net Fundraising $1,230
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $244,547
Total Liabilities $875
Net Assets $243,672

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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