Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc is located in Bar Harbor, ME. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc generated $474.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $537.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS, DOCUMENTS, ETC. AND PROVISION OF ACCESS TO SAID DOCUMENTS TO THE PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE MUSEUM IS ADVANCING ITS COLLECTIONS CARE AND EXPANDING THE DIGITIZATION OF ITS ARCHIVES TO PROVIDE GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE HISTORY OF BAR HARBOR. IT WELCOMES VISITORS TO THE LA ROCHELLE MANSION AND MUSEUM IN THE SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL SEASONS, INCLUDING HOSTING OTHER NONPROFITS IN EXHIBITIONS. EXHIBITIONS HAVE EXPANDED, USING THE ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR AND PART OF THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE MUSEUM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Earl Brechlin
Director
$0
Donna Brignull
Director
$0
Richard Cough
President
$0
Jeff Dobbs
Director
$0
Deborah Dyer
Director
$0
Becky Heden
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$57,708
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$257,180
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,415
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$317,388
Total Program Service Revenue$141,907
Investment income $8,980
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,220
Net Income from Fundraising Events $4,719
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $4,750
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $474,524

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