2015-02-16T18:28:30-06:00 2014-06-30 272001590 J Miller & Associates LLC 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd Suite 1010 Philadelphia PA 19103 990 2013-07-01 231979461 Highlands Historical Society HIGH 2156412687 7001 Sheaff Lane Fort Washington PA 19034 Margaret Bleecker Blades Executive Director 2156412687 2015-02-17 Joyce Miller P00047160 2156001701 2015-02-17 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z Charles L Sheppard II 7001 Sheaff Lane Fort Washington PA 19034 199842 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. 14 14 3 100 0 0 36716 27785 26275 30082 4259 20472 77495 73926 144745 152265 0 0 0 0 89883 87693 0 0 22614 68574 89487 158457 177180 -13712 -24915 406643 424704 19678 20749 386965 403955 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 109473 30082 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. 109473 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 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 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 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 Chip Sheppard President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Bernadette Dougherty Recording Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Eleanor Kingsbury 2nd Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Edwin N Probert Board Member 1.00 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 Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 George Tyndall Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Peggy Conver Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Ingersoll Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Farris Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Martha Kennedy Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Harm Scherpbier Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Bleecker Blades Executive Director 40.00 X 56227 0 4862 56227 0 4862 0 0 0 0 0 27785 27785 Membership Fees 900099 28640 28640 Tours/Admissions/Books 900099 1442 1442 30082 13915 13915 30630 0 30630 30630 30630 20000 13443 6557 6557 6557 77430 34134 43296 43296 152265 30082 0 94398 61089 20363 20363 20363 20112 12783 7329 6492 2681 2217 1594 7124 7124 4180 4180 491 491 17462 17462 12 12 8233 6893 1340 Building and Garden Res 26475 26475 Gardens/Landscaping 15629 15629 Computer & Website Deve 2855 175 2680 Telephone 1933 638 638 657 5093 2194 2899 177180 109473 45093 22614 40584 14409 32139 3679 4848 11272 1694 4224 107084 36577 70507 70507 256871 320613 406643 424704 14380 15547 5298 5102 0 100 19678 20749 X 332929 374919 35950 10950 18086 18086 386965 403955 406643 424704 -24915 41905 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 98402 90071 56485 36716 27785 309459 98402 90071 56485 36716 27785 309459 309459 55238 45013 35400 43549 51102 230302 539761 0.57330 0.57230 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X 0 18086 18086 18086 18086 18086 18086 17086 1000 18086 17086 17086 1.00000 0 0 36577 36577 0 70507 70507 70507 Security deposit 100 100 X 228304 41905 34134 76039 152265 0 152265 211314 34134 34134 177180 0 177180 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. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct fundraising expenses deducted from revenue on Form 990 34,134. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct fundraising expenses deducted from revenue on Form 990 34,134. Craft Show 52465 52465 25301 Wine Tasting 11127 11127 4931 7 13838 13838 3902 77430 77430 34134 34134 43296 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. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Every three years, the Society undergoes an audit. For the year ended June 30, 2014, an audit was conducted.