Public Charity

Erie County Historical Society

Erie County Historical Society is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Erie, PA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $4.2M, expenses of $1.9M, total assets of $21.4M. Imperigo tracks 29 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $3.8M.

EIN: 251213025 Erie, PA Historical Organizations NTEE: A80 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$4.2M
Total Expenses$1.9M
Total Assets$21.4M
Grant Records29
Funding Total$3.8M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

The Erie County Historical Society inspires and engages through dynamic educational programs, community outreach, and with relevant exhibits and publications. We preserve our collections and archives to serve as a comprehensive, accessible resource for all.

Where $100 goes at Erie County Historical Society

How Erie County Historical Society divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 6 years.

$73 Programs the work itself
$19 Management running the organization
$8 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $73 for programs

$72
The Hagen History Center preserves more than 200 years of Erie County history and shares it with the public
99% of program spending · Reported in the filing: 132 acres of property; 50 exhibits; 5,800 books
$1
Education and Outreach
1% of program spending · Reported in the filing: 8,000 people; 748 students; 16 schools
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Sample Grants Received

2025
UNRESTRICTED GRANTS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES AND CONTINUING FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$211,391
2024
VARIOUS PROJECTS
$267,580
2024
UNRESTRICTED GRANTS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES AND CONTINUING FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$218,964
2024
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$68,500
2024
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$6,090

Showing up to 5 of 29 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Executive Director Cal Pifer
Director George Lyons
Director Gwen White
Director Jeff Scibetta
Director John Dimario
Director John Zack

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

Arts & Culture
$1,851,244 14 grants
General Support
$182,628 6 grants
Unspecified
$1,727,365 8 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $4.2M $1.9M $21.4M
2024 $1.6M $1.8M $18.5M
2023 $2.0M $2.0M $18.2M
2022 $2.0M $2.0M $18.0M
2021 $1.4M $1.4M $19.4M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.4M to $4.2M (+206%), with total assets most recently reported at $21.4M.

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