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Lorain Historical Society

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
$507k (2022)

Expenses
$569k (2022)

Total Assets
$2.79M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$3.63k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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 Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$507,163
Expenses
$569,164
Net Income
-$62,001
Net Assets
$2,783,132
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $394,414
77.8%
Program Services $8,671
1.7%
Investment Income $35,484
7.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $29,576
5.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $12,011
2.4%
Other Revenue $27,007
5.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,000
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,786,757
Total Liabilities $3,625
Net Assets $2,783,132
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barb Piscopo (Executive Director) $73,000 $0 $0
Albert Harsar (President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Muska (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Maria Carrion (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jane Norton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tamika Bonilla (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zelek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cocco (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dave Janowicz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Matt Kusznir (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Roule (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ray Cushing (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Ferlic Arredondo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Frederick (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Margaret O'bryon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$559,871
Expenses
$506,268
Net Income
$53,603
Net Assets
$3,065,797
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $492,215
87.9%
Program Services $7,885
1.4%
Investment Income $32,565
5.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,688
2.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,518
2.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,000
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,909
24.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,091,223
Total Liabilities $25,426
Net Assets $3,065,797
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barb Piscopo (Executive Director) $71,000 $0 $0
Albert Harsar (President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Muska (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Basabi Ratnaparkhi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jane Norton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tamika Bonilla (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zelek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ray Cushing (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dina Ferrer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karri King (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Roule (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Bray (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Ferlic Arredondo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Frederick (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$359,136
Expenses
$493,772
Net Income
-$134,636
Net Assets
$2,891,699
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $310,167
86.4%
Program Services $2,222
0.6%
Investment Income $24,941
6.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,403
7.4%
Sales of Assets -$7,866
Net Inventory Sales $3,269
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,000
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $116,609
23.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,955,032
Total Liabilities $63,333
Net Assets $2,891,699
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barb Piscopo (Executive Director) $71,000 $0 $0
Albert Harsar (President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kat Bray (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Elba Armstrong (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jane Norton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tamika Bonilla (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zelek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ray Cushing (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dina Ferrer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karri King (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Roule (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Muska (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Ferlic Arredondo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Frederick (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$461,369
Expenses
$483,115
Net Income
-$21,746
Net Assets
$2,903,857
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $363,492
78.8%
Program Services $11,576
2.5%
Investment Income $42,933
9.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $33,869
7.3%
Sales of Assets -$2,608
Net Inventory Sales $12,000
2.6%
Other Revenue $107
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,400
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $119,410
24.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,944,307
Total Liabilities $40,450
Net Assets $2,903,857
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barb Piscopo (Executive Director) $66,400 $0 $0
Albert Harsar (President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kat Bray (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elba Armstrong (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jane Norton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Maria Carrion (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zelek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cassie Epps (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ray Cushing (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dina Ferrer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karri King (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tamika Newsome (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Basabi Ratnaparkhi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Roule (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Muska (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Arredondo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Frederick (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$570,991
Expenses
$391,896
Net Income
$179,095
Net Assets
$2,809,719
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $507,826
88.9%
Program Services $5,703
1.0%
Investment Income $16,139
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,222
4.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $12,726
2.2%
Other Revenue $375
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,400
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,212
18.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,843,177
Total Liabilities $33,458
Net Assets $2,809,719
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barb Piscopo (Executive Director) $66,400 $0 $0
Albert Harsar (President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Doug Kayle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elba Armstrong (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jane Norton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Boyer Sagert (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zelek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Eldridge (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Katarina Levit (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Hibbard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cassie Epps (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Soto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Gaudry (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Muska (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Arredondo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Frederick (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$598,113
Expenses
$383,328
Net Income
$214,785
Net Assets
$2,696,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $494,158
82.6%
Program Services $7,242
1.2%
Investment Income $62,148
10.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,604
4.4%
Sales of Assets -$3,601
Net Inventory Sales $11,323
1.9%
Other Revenue $239
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,056
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,476
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,711,405
Total Liabilities $14,969
Net Assets $2,696,436
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barb Piscopo (Executive Director) $65,056 $0 $0
Albert Harsar (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Beals (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Kayle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Elba Armstrong (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Norton (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zelek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Eldridge (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Katarina Levit (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Frederick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alan Januzzi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cassie Epps (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Soto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Gaudry (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Muska (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Arredondo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$406,459
Expenses
$301,739
Net Income
$104,720
Net Assets
$2,481,651
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $355,211
87.4%
Program Services $2,464
0.6%
Investment Income $22,488
5.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,876
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,420
2.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,411
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,133
16.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,487,692
Total Liabilities $6,041
Net Assets $2,481,651
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barb Piscopo (Executive Director) $56,411 $0 $0
Albert Harsar (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Beals (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Kayle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pat Morrison (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Norton (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zelek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Eldridge (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Macgregor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Frederick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carmelene Januzzi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cassie Epps (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Soto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Gaudry (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Muska (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Arredondo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$973,320
Expenses
$250,256
Net Income
$723,064
Net Assets
$2,375,528
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $969,291
99.6%
Program Services $559
0.1%
Investment Income $3,252
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,960
2.2%
Sales of Assets -$12,487
Net Inventory Sales $3,178
0.3%
Other Revenue -$11,433
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,705
23.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $25,081
10.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,679,831
Total Liabilities $304,303
Net Assets $2,375,528
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barb Piscopo (Executive Director) $58,705 $0 $0
Albert Harsar (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Beals (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Kayle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pat Morrison (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Norton (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zelek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Balchak (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Macgregor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Frederick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carmelene Januzzi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pete Catanese (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Soto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Gaudry (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Muska (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Arredondo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$694,616
Expenses
$172,107
Net Income
$522,509
Net Assets
$1,652,464
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $663,571
95.5%
Program Services $909
0.1%
Investment Income $1,989
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,720
2.0%
Sales of Assets $5,013
0.7%
Net Inventory Sales $8,595
1.2%
Other Revenue $819
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,000
29.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,237
11.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,697,845
Total Liabilities $45,381
Net Assets $1,652,464
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barb Piscopo (Executive Director) $50,000 $0 $0
Albert Harsar (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Beals (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Kayle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pat Morrison (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Norton (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Barb Beatty (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Balchak (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Macgregor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Frederick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carmelene Januzzi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pete Catanese (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jack Clark (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Gaudry (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Sunman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Arredondo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$687,534
Expenses
$92,772
Net Income
$594,762
Net Assets
$1,129,955
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $660,920
96.1%
Program Services $1,082
0.2%
Investment Income $11,293
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,198
1.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,526
0.2%
Other Revenue $515
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,747
40.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,132,421
Total Liabilities $2,466
Net Assets $1,129,955
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Albert Harsar (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Beals (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Kayle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pat Morrison (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ben Norton (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Barb Beatty (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Balchak (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Macgregor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Frederick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carmelene Januzzi (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pete Catanese (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jack Clark (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Sipkovsky (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Sunman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$63,888
Expenses
$54,017
Net Income
$9,871
Net Assets
$535,193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,064
54.9%
Program Services $2,343
3.7%
Investment Income $10,147
15.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,795
21.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,539
4.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,374
28.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $536,038
Total Liabilities $845
Net Assets $535,193

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$41,676
Expenses
$52,391
Net Income
-$10,715
Net Assets
$525,322
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,545
39.7%
Program Services $1,573
3.8%
Investment Income $7,708
18.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,610
32.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,798
4.3%
Other Revenue $442
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,308
27.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $526,409
Total Liabilities $1,087
Net Assets $525,322

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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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