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Nonprofit · EIN 23-1920704

HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC

Tax-exempt · CHESTER SPRGS, PA 19425

Financials

$1M$898K2023$1.1M$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,053,611$1,000,734$52,877$2,459,579$920,347$1,539,232
December 31, 2023990$1,044,435$897,766$146,669$2,316,044$829,689$1,486,355
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$272,032
of which government grants
$42,395
Membership dues
$11,867
Program service revenue
$586,413
Investment income
$44,145
Net gain from sales of assets
-$1,126
Net income from fundraising events
$137,191
Other revenue
$151,021

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$102,964
Other salaries and wages
$241,734
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$402,694
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$44,350
Occupancy
$50,570
Travel
$1,145
Depreciation
$69,867
Program services (functional)
$760,671
Management and general (functional)
$171,411
Fundraising (functional)
$68,652

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,316,044
Total assets, end of year
$2,459,579
Total liabilities, end of year
$920,347
Net assets, end of year
$1,539,232
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,773,230
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,469,072
Net assets with donor restrictions
$70,160
Gross receipts
$1,443,846
Employees
14
Volunteers
174
Year formed
1973
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK ASHTONPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
WILLIAM LACOFFVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
ROBERT WILLSONVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
ED MELTZERTREASURER
Officer
2$0
CHUCK KEDRASECRETARY
Officer
1$0
STEPHEN P COTTONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
7$0
GAIL FISHMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRI MORANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MATTHEW BRADYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA FENDRICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROMAN PETYKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW HOLETSBOARD MEMEBE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK ASHTONPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
WILLIAM LACOFFVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
ROBERT WILLSONVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
ED MELTZERTREASURER
Officer
3$0
CHUCK KEDRASECRETARY
Officer
1$0
STEPHEN P COTTONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GAIL FISHMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRI MORANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MATT BRADYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA FENDRICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROMAN PETYKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW HOLETSBOARD MEMEBE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1685 ART SCHOOL RD, CHESTER SPRGS, PA 19425-1402
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ED MELTZER, PO BOX 62, CHESTER SPRINGS, PA 19425
Signed the 990
ED MELTZER, TREASURER
Phone
(610) 827-7414
Return prepared by
UMBREIT WILECZEK & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

TO SHARE, PRESERVE AND CELEBRATE THE UNIQUE LIVING VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS, PENNSYLVANIA FOCUSING ON HISTORY, ARTS, EDUCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS IS A LIVING VILLAGE STEEPED IN A DISTINGUISHED HISTORY, TRADITION, AND FOLKLORE THAT STIRS THE IMAGINATION OF THOSE WHO VISIT. THE VILLAGE SPANS NEARLY 300 YEARS OF AMERICAN HISTORY. TODAY, THE VILLAGE INCLUDES 11 BUILDINGS AND 142 ACRES. HYS CONTINUES TO HOST A WIDE RANGE OF FINE ART, SCULPTURE AND CERAMIC CLASSES FOR ADULTS, TEENS AND CHILDREN, BOASTS OF SOME OF THE BEST ART SHOWS IN THE AREA, CONTAINS A BEAUTIFUL VENUE FOR LECTURES, EXHIBITS, WEDDINGS AND EVENTS AND HOSTS NUMEROUS TRAILS FOR ALL WHO VISIT TO ENJOY, INCLUDING PASSING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR HOSPITAL COMMISSIONED BY THEN GENERAL WASHINGTON.
    Expenses $378,590 · revenue $318,890
  • HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES DATING AS FAR BACK AS THE 1750S ARE PRESERVED, MAINTAINED AND USED BY THE ORGANIZATION. BUILDINGS INCLUDE THE WASHINGTON, THE LINCOLN, THE CHESTER SPRINGS STUDIO, THE YEAWORTH HOUSE, CONNIE'S HOUSE, THE POOL HOUSE, THE CRYSTAL DIAMOND SPRINGHOUSE AND THE JENNY LIND SPRINGHOUSE. VARIOUS BUILDINGS AND AREAS OF THE PROPERTY ARE AVAILABLE FOR EVENT RENTALS OR ARTIST RESIDENCIES. THE YEAWORTH HOUSE IS CURRENTLY BEING USED BY A LOCAL LIBRARY PURSUANT TO A LONG-TERM LEASE WITH THE ORGANIZATION.
    Expenses $382,081 · revenue $267,523

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-1920704
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1973
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,459,579
Income (IRS master file)
$1,443,846

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,053,611$1,000,734$2,459,579XML
990December 2023$1,044,435$897,766$2,316,044XML
990December 2022$845,461$787,140$2,135,258IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1920704).

Questions about HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC

What is the EIN of HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC is 23-1920704.
Is HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ED MELTZER.
Who are the officers and directors of HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,053,611, expenses of $1,000,734 and total assets of $2,459,579 at year end.

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