THE HOMEWOOD CEMETERY HISTORICAL FUND

PITTSBURGH, PA

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The Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund is a non-profit organization located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1997 with the aim of preserving and promoting the rich history of the Homewood Cemetery, which is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in the city. The fund is managed by a board of directors, and its activities are supported by donations and grants from individuals and organizations.

The Homewood Cemetery was established in 1878 and has since become the final resting place for over 80,000 individuals, including notable figures such as Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and Rachel Carson. The cemetery is also home to several architectural landmarks, including the Chapel Mausoleum, which was designed by the renowned architect Ralph Adams Cram.

The Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund is dedicated to preserving the cemetery's rich history and promoting its cultural significance through various educational and outreach programs. Some of the fund's initiatives include guided tours, lectures, and publications that highlight the cemetery's historical, architectural, and cultural significance.

Overall, the Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund plays an essential role in preserving and promoting the legacy of the Homewood Cemetery and its significant contributions to the city of Pittsburgh's cultural heritage.

THE HOMEWOOD CEMETERY HISTORICAL FUND is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404201213

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 51,423 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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THE HOMEWOOD CEMETERY HISTORICAL FUND
1599 S DALLAS AVE
PITTSBURGH
PA
15217-1475

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THE HOMEWOOD CEMETERY HISTORICAL FUND Information

MID # 8404201213
Name THE HOMEWOOD CEMETERY HISTORICAL FUND
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251608957
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 51,423
REVENUE 51,423
LAT/LONG 40.43824, -79.913023
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 981100
US Census Block: 1037