2017-05-02T12:14:13-05:00 2016-06-30 272001590 J Miller & Associates LLC 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd Suite 1210 Philadelphia PA 19103 990 2015-07-01 231979461 Highlands Historical Society HIGH 2156412687 7001 Sheaff Lane Fort Washington PA 19034 Margaret Bleecker Blades Executive Director 2156412687 2017-05-02 1 Joyce Miller P00047160 2156001701 2017-05-02 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z George Anthony Smith Jr 7001 Sheaff Lane Fort Washington PA 19034 173917 0 X www.highlandshistorical.org X 1975 PA To enhance and protect the historical nature of the mansion and grounds and promote public interest in the preservation of the historical structure. 13 13 3 100 0 0 56260 42951 26240 2960 15020 22202 73834 79981 171354 148094 0 0 0 0 83811 84582 0 0 7706 78877 55781 162688 140363 8666 7731 447036 406367 34720 16697 412316 389670 To enhance and protect the historical nature of the mansion and grounds and promote public interest in the preservation of the historical structure. 0 0 107010 2960 In accordance with the mission to enhance and protect the historical site, the Highlands Historical Society (the Society): (1) conducts tours of the mansion and gardens, telling the story of the development of the property and the three intriguing familes who lived at The Highlands from 1796 to 1970; (2) provides educational programs customized to suit any particular grade level and theprograms meet state educational standards; (3) serves as a venue for private rentals to raise funds to support the preservation of The Highlands. The Society is also restoring the 2-acre formal garden, known as the Sinkler Garden, to its appearance c. 1925-1935. 107010 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 PA X The Organization 2156412687 7001 Sheaff Lane Fort Washington PA 19034 Linda Roberts Recording Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Eleanor Kingsbury Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jose Ramos Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 F Louise Scarlett Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Katie Moulton Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 George Anthony Smith Jr President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 George Tyndall Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Johanna Walters Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Farris Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Harm Scherpbier Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Kelly III Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Messmer Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Rabuck Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Bleecker Blades Executive Director 40.00 X 56227 0 572 56227 0 572 0 0 0 0 0 16940 4621 21390 42951 Tours/Admissions/Books 900099 2960 2960 2960 22202 22202 79981 0 79981 79981 79981 25823 4621 25823 0 148094 2960 0 102183 56227 42170 7028 7029 21118 13719 7399 572 429 72 71 6665 4816 1243 606 2463 2463 2805 2805 557 557 10408 10408 54 54 220 220 8678 7338 1340 Gardens/Landscaping 15987 15987 Repairs 3690 3690 Security 3078 3078 Computer & Website Deve 1876 233 1643 5965 2337 3628 140363 107010 25647 7706 30035 6674 3679 3679 9055 1315 2759 110077 36903 71196 73174 331756 320081 447036 406367 15558 13287 17312 2560 1850 850 34720 16697 X 382930 364134 11300 7450 18086 18086 412316 389670 447036 406367 7731 -30377 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 56485 36716 27785 80355 38330 239671 56485 36716 27785 80355 38330 239671 239671 35400 43549 51102 72374 102183 304608 544279 0.44030 0.54080 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X 0 18086 18086 18086 18086 18086 18086 18086 18086 18086 18086 1.00000 0 0 39570 36903 2667 70507 70507 73174 Security deposit 850 850 X Part III, Line 4: The Society maintains historical furnishings as part of its mission to enhance and protect the historical nature of the mansion and grounds. Part X, Line 2: The Society follows the income tax standard for uncertain tax positions. The application of the standard has no effect on the net assets of the Society. the Society is not aware of any activities that would jeopardize its tax exempt status. The tax returns for the past three fiscal years are open to examination by federal and state authorities. Garden Fete 13801 13801 16822 Wine Tasting 8130 3152 4978 4978 3 8513 1469 7044 4023 30444 4621 25823 25823 25823 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Society has members that join by paying dues. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Members of the Society elect the directors at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee along with the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members are required to disclose any and all conflicts on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Finance Committee of the Board reviews and sets compensation for all employees as part of the budgetary process each year. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Society makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.