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Presque Isle Light Station

Presque Isle Light Station

Erie, PA 16505
Tax ID46-4865726

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About this organization

Revenue

$266,374

Expenses

$156,367

Mission

The mission of the Presque Isle Light Station shall be to establish and support efforts in the restoration and preservation of the Presque Isle Lighthouse to a period of significance; to acquire and maintain safe keeping of building/grounds, artifacts and historical records of Presque Isle Lighthouse; and to create educational and recreational opportunities that accurately interpret the maritime history of Presque Isle Lighthouse for all visitors and preserves it for future generations.

About

The lighthouse seven days a week during the summer months to the public.In addition it was open on weekends in the fall. This allowed visitors from all the states and other countries to tour the historical Lighthouse and learn about the maritime experience.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of the presque isle light station shall be to establish and support efforts in the restoration and preservation of the presque isle lighthouse to a period of significance; to acquire and maintain safe keeping of building/grounds, artifacts and historical records of presque isle lighthouse; and to create educational and recreational opportunities that accurately interpret the maritime history of presque isle lighthouse for all visitors and preserves it for future generations.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “The mission of the presque isle light station shall be to establish and support efforts in the restoration and preservation of the presque isle lighthouse to a period of significance; to acquire and maintain safe keeping of building/grounds, artifacts and historical records of presque isle lighthouse; and to create educational and recreational opportunities that accurately interpret the maritime history of presque isle lighthouse for all visitors and preserves it for future generations.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is PA.
  • The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 301 Presque Isle Drive 2A, Erie, PA, 165052042.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 4.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $110,007.
  • The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 17 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2014.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization pays $85,377 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $21,858 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.