Cambridge Historical Society

Organization Overview

Cambridge Historical Society, operating under the name History Cambridge, is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, History Cambridge employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. History Cambridge 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, History Cambridge generated $262.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $230.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL ACT AS A LIVING REPOSITORY FOR CAMBRIDGE'S TRADITION AND HISTORY. IT WILL MAINTAIN ANY PROPERTY ENTRUSTED TO AND ACCEPTED BY THE SOCIETY AND COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET ITEMS OF HISTORICAL AND ANTIQUARIAN SIGNIFICANCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION ALLOWED THE BROAD-BASED LOCAL INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE SOCIETY'S HISTORICAL PROGRAMS.


THE ORGANIZATION ALLOWED THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SCHOLARS, ETC. TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO THE SOCIETY'S HISTORICAL HOOPER LEE NICHOLS HOUSE AND ITS HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS.


THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATED ITS MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF CAMBRIDGE AND ALLOWED INTERESTED PARTIES TO EXTRACT RELEVANT INFORMATION FROM THE SOCIETY'S MANY COLLECTIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marieke Van Damme
Executive Director
$102,000
Amy Devin
President
$0
Doug Brown
Secretary
$0
Ed Rodley
Vice President
$0
Lauren Harder
Treasurer
$0
Marni Clippinger
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $33,200
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$184,546
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$217,746
Total Program Service Revenue$1,931
Investment income $7,385
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $9,312
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $126
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $262,524

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Cambridge Historical Society has recieved totaling $29,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Rodgers Family Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT THEIR EXEMPT ACTIVITIES.

$12,500
Wagner Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: ANNUAL FUND

$10,000
Massachusetts Society Of The Cincinnati

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CELL PHONE TOUR OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES

$4,000
Charlotte Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS BUDGET ASSISTANCE

$3,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$131,328
Earnings$8,967
Net Contributions$44,200
Other Expense$31,851
Ending Balance$152,644

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