Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc
To study and teach the history and techniques of early American decoration. To promote continued research in the field, to record and preserve examples of early American decorations.
Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc at a glance
In short: Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $2,811,097
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Folk Art Museum ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Folk Art Museum Long Island Cit, NY | Support Exhibition & Publication | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,811,097 | $398,367 | $375,163 | $100,000 | 1 | $108,627 |
| 2024 | $2,599,723 | $377,348 | $201,968 | — | — | $97,341 |
| 2023 | $2,497,343 | $332,711 | $210,709 | — | — | $76,768 |
| 2022 | $2,323,481 | $284,646 | $175,300 | — | — | $51,260 |
| 2021 | $2,343,442 | $288,614 | $148,405 | — | — | $69,720 |
| 2020 | $2,026,795 | $238,077 | $110,255 | — | — | $39,652 |
| 2019 | $1,896,252 | $249,400 | $274,712 | — | — | $26,651 |
About Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc
Based on IRS filings
Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lititz, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $109K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc is led by Jeffrey Sheldon, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Sheldon
President
Director → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Mason
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Dolan
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Humber
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Parma Jewett
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patricia Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Fitts
Correspondec
Corresp Secretary → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Correspondec, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Brubaker
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Bartow
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Gahagan
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Shirley Hanley (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Pat Olson (2022) — Director
- Former: Joanne Balfour (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Roth (2019–2021) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Rebecca Kidder (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Patricia Oxenford (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc
How much does Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc give each year?
Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc?
Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $398K.
What is Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc?
Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lititz, PA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc operate?
Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc's EIN?
Historical Society of Early American Decoration Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6038756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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