Freeport Historical Society is located in Freeport, ME. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Freeport Historical Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freeport Historical Society 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, Freeport Historical Society generated $190.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $259.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE THE SHARING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LONG HISTORY OF FREEPORT, MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESERVES THE HISTORY OF FREEPORT, MAINE THROUGH ITS COLLECTION OF ARCHIVES, ARTIFACTS, BUILDINGS AND LANDSCAPES; USES THESE COLLECTIONS IN ADDITION TO NEW RESEARCH AND DISCOVERIES TO HOST PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON THE GEOGRAPHY, INDUSTRY, PEOPLE, AND CULTURE OF THE REGION; AND PARTNERS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE FREEPORT'S RICH HISTORY AND SENSE OF PLACE. IN 2022, FHS COMPLETED ALL MAJOR PHASES OF ITS BUILDING RENOVATIONS AT ITS MAIN STREET CAMPUS, INCLUDING MOVING ITS ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS INTO THE NEW NONCOMBUSTIBLE STORAGE VAULT AND OPENING ITS NEWLY ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO RENOVATED VISITOR SPACES, RESEARCH ROOM, AND EXHIBITION GALLERIES. THE RENOVATED CARRIAGE HOUSE OPENED AS THE HOME OF FREEPORT OYSTER BAR. FHS WORKED CLOSELY WITH TOWN LEADERS ON A YEARLONG DOWNTOWN VISION PROJECT OUTLINING GOALS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION IN THE CENTER OF TOWN. OUTDOOR PROGRAMS CONTINUED WITH TOURS AND PROGRAMS OF LOCAL HISTORIC SITES, AND NEW EXHIBITS OPENED IN THE GALLERIES INCLUDING A NEW INTERACTIVE MAP TABLE SHOWING CENTURIES OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOWN. THE HISTORIC PETTENGILL FARM PROPERTY HOSTED EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL VISITS AS WELL AND THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT PETTENGILL FARM DAY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eric C Smith Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $69,373 |
Mary Babikian Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pauline Brann Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Burrill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Coffin Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Degrandpre President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $13,700 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $112,141 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,833 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135,841 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,511 |
Investment income | $12,632 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $19,648 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,929 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,480 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $959 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $190,519 |
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. | $69,373 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,687 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $75,366 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,627 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,637 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,360 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,245 |
Information technology | $1,967 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,715 |
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 | $34,987 |
Insurance | $11,487 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $259,863 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,823 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,050 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,014 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $7,887 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,275,246 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $594,903 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,956,923 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,097 |
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 | $2,052 |
Total liabilities | $5,149 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,916,956 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,818 |
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 | $1,956,923 |