Chester County Historical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
55
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Chester County Historical Society?
Chester County Historical Society is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Hankele Memorial Fund 0389-00-16 ($468K), Lorraine C Pierce 2 Residuary ($463K), National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States ($160K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Chester County Historical Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hankele Memorial Fund 0389-00-16 | $468,410 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Lorraine C Pierce 2 Residuary | $462,841 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States | $160,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Chester County Community Foundation Inc | $126,500 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $98,815 | 1 | 2025 |
| Fitzsimmons Tua FBO Charitie | $47,389 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The US Charitable Gift Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Morris L FBO Charities Co 4947 Tuw | $12,552 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Connelly Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| TD Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc | $8,031 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Pennsylvania Humanities Council | $7,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| First Cornerstone Foundation Inc-Ima | $6,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The George C and Esther Ann McFarland | $6,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Synthomer Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hankin Foundation | $2,650 | 1 | 2025 |
| E Murdoch Family Foundation | $2,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Quaker City Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Macelree Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $75 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2019) to $309K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $296K.
What grants has Chester County Historical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $98,815 |
| 2025 | Hankele Memorial Fund 0389-00-16 | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | $74,602 |
| 2025 | Lorraine C Pierce 2 Residuary | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR | $51,588 |
| 2025 | Chester County Community Foundation Inc | Arts & Culture | $50,500 |
| 2025 | Fitzsimmons Tua FBO Charitie | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,795 |
| 2025 | Morris L FBO Charities Co 4947 Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,735 |
| 2025 | FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,531 |
| 2025 | Hankin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,650 |
| 2024 | Hankele Memorial Fund 0389-00-16 | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | $77,079 |
| 2024 | Lorraine C Pierce 2 Residuary | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR | $53,273 |
| 2024 | Connelly Foundation | NATIONAL HISTORY DAY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Fitzsimmons Tua FBO Charitie | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,936 |
| 2024 | Morris L FBO Charities Co 4947 Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,817 |
| 2024 | Chester County Community Foundation Inc | Arts & Culture | $6,000 |
| 2024 | TD Charitable Foundation | JUNETEENTH & PRIDE CELEBRATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Synthomer Foundation Inc | PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The George C and Esther Ann McFarland | FOR HIGHEST PRIORITY NEEDS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | E Murdoch Family Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Macelree Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $25 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES | $25 |
| 2023 | Hankele Memorial Fund 0389-00-16 | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | $79,031 |
| 2023 | Lorraine C Pierce 2 Residuary | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR | $55,641 |
| 2023 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Chester County Community Foundation Inc | ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Fitzsimmons Tua FBO Charitie | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,692 |
| 2023 | TD Charitable Foundation | JUNETEENTH & PRIDE CELEBRATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | First Cornerstone Foundation Inc-Ima | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The George C and Esther Ann McFarland | FOR HIGHEST PRIORITY NEEDS | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 55 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chester County Historical Society?
Chester County Historical Society is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Hankele Memorial Fund 0389-00-16 ($468K), Lorraine C Pierce 2 Residuary ($463K), National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States ($160K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Chester County Historical Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Chester County Historical Society's largest funder?
Hankele Memorial Fund 0389-00-16 is the largest recorded funder of Chester County Historical Society, with $468K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Chester County Historical Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Chester County Historical Society across 55 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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