New Hampshire Historical Society

Organization Overview

New Hampshire Historical Society is located in Concord, NH. The organization was established in 1945. 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 09/2023, New Hampshire Historical Society employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Hampshire 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 09/2023, New Hampshire Historical Society generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO EDUCATE A DIVERSE PUBLIC ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE'S PAST AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO OUR LIVES TODAY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LIBRARY AND MUSEUM: THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTS AND PRESERVES THE MOST EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF OBJECTS, BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, AND IMAGES RELATED TO NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORY THAT CAN BE FOUND ANYWHERE. THESE COLLECTIONS OFFER THE MOST COMPLETE PICTURE AVAILABLE OF THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE OVER NEARLY FOUR CENTURIES.


EDUCATION: THE SOCIETY OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING RESEARCH SERVICES, EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, TECHNICAL SERVICES, AND SUPPORT OF LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETIES. THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE AND ONLINE COLLECTIONS CATALOG PROVIDE BROAD ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON LIBRARY, ARCHIVAL, AND MUSEUM COLLECTIONS. THE SOCIETY ALSO OFFERS THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORY NETWORK (NHHN), A DIGITAL GATEWAY THAT PROVIDES CENTRALIZED ACCESS TO NEW HAMPSHIRE'S HISTORY AND HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND OTHER COLLECTING INSTITUTIONS. IN 2017, THE SOCIETY LAUNCHED "THE DEMOCRACY PROJECT: RENEWING HISTORY AND CIVICS EDUCATION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOLS," AN INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS THE GROWING KNOWLEDGE DEFICIT IN HISTORY AND CIVICS.


THE SOCIETY OFFERS PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEMBER SERVICES FOR VARIOUS VISITORS AND PATRONS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBITS, FACILITIES, BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND SECURITY. THE SOCIETY ALSO OPERATES AN ONLINE STORE, WHICH SELLS BOOKS AND GOODS RELATED TO NEW HAMPSHIRE AND ITS HISTORY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$338,770
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$81,163
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $33,791
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$419,933
Total Program Service Revenue$76,886
Investment income $563,776
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $359
Net Rental Income $130,639
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $416,062
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $133,801
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$9,798
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,731,658

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