Strafford Historical Society Inc
- Assets
- $346.4k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Strafford, VT
- Founding
- 07/1973
- Data as of
- 07/2024
- EIN
- 03-6007726
Organization Overview
Strafford Historical Society Inc is located in Strafford, VT. The organization was established in 1973. 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. Strafford 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 07/2024, Strafford Historical Society Inc generated $31.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (42.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.7k during the year ending 07/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOUNDED IN 1955, THE MISSION OF THE STRAFFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO PRESERVE THE SITES, RECORDS, OBJECTS AND RELATED MATERIALS PERTAINING TO THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF STRAFFORD FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND TO APPLY THE LESSONS OF HISTORY FOR THE SOLUTION AND BETTERMENT OF THE CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SAID TOWN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE STRAFFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY CONTINUES TO FUND RAISE AND RENOVATE THE HISTORIC 120 YEAR OLD MASONIC TEMPLE THAT WAS PURCHASED IN 2021. BEFORE THE EXIBITS, ARTIFACTS AND DISPLAYS OF EARLY LIFE IN STRAFFORD CAN BE MOVED INTO THE BUILDING, SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE MADE. GRANTS AND DONATIONS WERE SOLICITED TO HELP PAY FOR A HEAT PUMP SYSTEM WHICH WAS INSTALLED IN DECEMBER OF 2022.
THE STRAFFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY PUBLISHES A PERIODIC NEWSLETTER THAT IS MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS.
DURING 2022, THE SOCIETY CONTINUED UPDATING AND IMPROVING THE STRAFFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY WEBSITE AT WWW.STRAFFORDHISTORY.ORG. THE WEBSITE NOW CONTAINS A BLOG, PICTURE GALLERY AND HISTORIC INFORMATION. A SYSTEM HAS BEEN SET UP TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND FOR PEOPLE TO REQUEST INFORMATION. THE SITE IS MONITORED BY VOLUNTEERS AND INQUIRIES ARE FORWARDED TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON. THERE ARE FOUR VOLUNTEERS WORKING ON THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT.
A WALKING TOUR OF SOUTH STRAFFORD VILLAGE WAS GIVEN BY THE HISTORIAN FOR THE STRAFFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY. APPROXIMATELY 35 PEOPLE ATTENDED. ATTENDEES WERE GIVEN A HISTORIC REPRESETATION OF THE BUILDINGS LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE, BOTH PRESENT AND IN THE PAST, INCLUDING ANECDOTES ABOUT WHO LIVED AND WORKED IN THE VILLAGE. REFRESHMENTS AND FURTHER CONVERSATION FOLLOWED AT BARRETT HALL. DONATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM WERE 35.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Willbanks Chair | 2 | $0 | |
David Webb Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | |
Laura Ogden Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Roberta Robinson Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
John Dumville Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jessica Tidman Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,695 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $2,535 |
| Total Revenue | $31,230 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $750 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $10,575 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $8,362 |
| Total expenses | $19,687 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $153,040 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $346,415 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $346,415 |