Rockland Historical Society is located in Rockland, ME. The organization was established in 1978. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rockland 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 12/2017, Rockland Historical Society generated $54.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (59.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $319.9k during the year ending 12/2017. 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
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF ROCKLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO COLLECT AND PERSERVE DATA TOUCHING THE HISTORY OF ROCKLAND, THE ROCKLAND AREA, KNOX COUNTY AND THE THE STATE OF MAINE; TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE ARTICLES, SPECIMENS, AND MATERIAL OBJECTS ILLUSTRIVE AND DEMONSTRATIVE OF THE CUSTOMS, MODES AND HABITS OF FORMER TIMES IN THE AREAS MENTIONED; TO COMPILE, WRITE AND PUBLISH HISTORY OF ROCKLAND, MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL DATA; TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE ARTICLES, SPECIMENS, AND MATERIAL OBJECTS, TO PERPEPUATE THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE HISTORY; AND TO COMPILE, WRITE, AND PUBLISH HISTORY OF ROCKLAND, MAINE AND ROCKLAND MAINE AREA.
TO SUPPORT SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT ACHIEVE THE ORGANIATION'S MISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Harden President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Carpenter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Maines Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Derochemont Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
W Warren Bodine Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Hoch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,174 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $49,174 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,510 |
Investment income | $51 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $54,735 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,358 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,906 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,356 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,500 |
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 | $327 |
Insurance | $1,323 |
All other expenses | $23,360 |
Total functional expenses | $319,917 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,800 |
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 | $7,135 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $446 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $24,528 |
Total assets | $48,909 |
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 | $159 |
Total liabilities | $159 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $48,750 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Rockland Historical Society has recieved totaling $225,400.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Elliotsville Foundation Inc Portland, ME PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $110,000 |
Quimby Colony Inc Portland, ME PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Davis Family Foundation Yarmouth, ME PURPOSE: Funding to replace the electrical system and restore the exterior as phase one of a three-phase campaign to rehabilitate the birthplace of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. | $40,000 |
Fisher Charitable Foundation Portland, ME PURPOSE: RESTORE THE BIRTHPLACE OF PULITZER PRIZE WINNING POET EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY WHERE A NEW LITERARY ARTS ORGANIZATION WILL ESTABLISH OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Historical Organizations | $5,400 |
Beg. Balance | $1,950 |
Net Contributions | $21,874 |
Other Expense | $8,209 |
Ending Balance | $15,615 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Maine Historical Society Portland, ME | $13,012,568 | $2,642,638 |
Historic Harrisville Inc Harrisville, NH | $5,745,730 | $1,134,917 |
New England Electric Railway Historical Society Kennebunkport, ME | $8,628,809 | $3,104,228 |
Old York Historical Society York, ME | $9,131,743 | $731,758 |
Portsmouth Historical Society Portsmouth, NH | $3,776,411 | $3,186,969 |
Historical Society Of Cheshire Cty Keene, NH | $6,912,081 | $683,273 |
Victoria Mansion Portland, ME | $7,456,026 | $975,130 |
Greater Portland Landmarks Inc Portland, ME | $2,715,292 | $431,780 |
Maine Preservation Yarmouth, ME | $1,039,325 | $459,368 |
Castine Historical Society Inc Castine, ME | $8,350,405 | $605,426 |
Trustees Of Bloomfield Academy Skowhegan, ME | $2,438,254 | $591,288 |
Rockland Historical Society Rockland, ME | $48,909 | $54,735 |