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 12/2021, Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc employed 3 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 12/2021, Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc generated $570.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $352.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 38.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Earl Brechlin President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Cough Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Testa Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kay Theede Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna Brignull Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Davis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,435 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $339,386 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,339 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $344,321 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $94,915 |
Investment income | $19,228 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $241 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $106,928 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,966 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $570,599 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $12,785 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $536 |
Fees for services: Management | $42,746 |
Fees for services: Legal | $235 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,928 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $36,731 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,345 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,052 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,182 |
Office expenses | $9,428 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $136,147 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $59,331 |
Insurance | $15,734 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $352,759 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $408,722 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $7,740 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,603,512 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $917,310 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $26,371 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,963,655 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,002,233 |
Total liabilities | $2,002,233 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,918,806 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $42,616 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,963,655 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $184,450.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $100,350 |
Gladys F Oneil Charitable Tr Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,600 |
Gerard And Jane Haraden Charitable Trust Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: CHARITY | $25,000 |
Fore River Foundation Portland, ME PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Colket Family Foundation Newtown Square, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $500 |
Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation Potomac, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Strawbery Banke Museum Portsmouth, NH | $20,097,430 | $6,235,476 |
New Hampshire Historical Society Concord, NH | $27,164,397 | $2,104,190 |
Boothbay Railway Village Boothbay, ME | $1,592,622 | $1,343,965 |
Castine Scientific Society Castine, ME | $21,941,978 | $577,379 |
Manchester Historic Association Manchester, NH | $5,892,345 | $509,463 |
New Hampshire Boat Museum Wolfeboro Falls, NH | $4,627,524 | $2,757,107 |
Franco-American Heritage Center At St Marys Lewiston, ME | $4,768,331 | $285,236 |
Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association Portsmouth, NH | $1,910,442 | $374,400 |
Brick Store Museum Kennebunk, ME | $3,345,678 | $409,337 |
Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc Bar Harbor, ME | $5,963,655 | $570,599 |
American Independence Center Exeter, NH | $873,774 | $315,892 |
Monhegan Historial & Cultural Museum Association Monhegan, ME | $7,497,398 | $863,357 |