Groton Historical Society
- Assets
- $618.2k
- Revenue
- $62.1k
- Investments
- $200.6k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Groton, MA
- Founding
- 04/1939
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 04-6054714
Organization Overview
Groton Historical Society is located in Groton, MA. The organization was established in 1939. 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. Groton 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 09/2022, Groton Historical Society generated $62.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $52.0k during the year ending 09/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COLLECTING AND PRESERVING THE TOWN OF GROTON HISTORY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS
MUSEUM COSTS FOR COLLECTION, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carolyn Perkins Clerk | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Richard Chilcoat President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Beverly Smith Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Collette Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Bobbie Spiegelman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Barringer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,670 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $44,446 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $49,116 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,650 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,314 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$523 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $565 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $62,122 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,814 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,195 |
| Fees for services: Other | $26,299 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,096 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,678 |
| 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 | $8,419 |
| Insurance | $1,086 |
| All other expenses | $192 |
| Total functional expenses | $51,980 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,962 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $365,681 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $200,550 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $618,193 |
| 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 | $28,940 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $28,940 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $589,253 |
| 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 | $618,193 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Groton Historical Society has recieved totaling $25,064.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of North Central Massachusetts Inc Fitchburg, MA PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $19,550 |
Tarbell Charitable Tr Portsmouth, NH PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION AND EXHIBITION OF THE ART OF EDMUND C. TARBELL | $5,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Inc Buffalo, NY | $5,280,478 | $5,712,316 |
New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $20,181,669 | $5,556,998 |
Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc Vineyard Haven, MA | $28,426,122 | $2,586,449 |
Florence Griswold Museum Inc Old Lyme, CT | $32,307,778 | $2,875,061 |
Friends Of Hildene Inc Manchester, VT | $15,529,063 | $5,299,027 |
Sakonnet Preservation Assoc Inc Little Compton, RI | $7,767,895 | $3,666,448 |
Mattatuck Historical Society Waterbury, CT | $30,372,011 | $3,496,557 |
Edith Wharton Restoration Inc Lenox, MA | $18,245,381 | $3,306,294 |
Rhode Island Historical Society Providence, RI | $30,696,643 | $3,629,513 |
Galvan Initiatives Foundation New York, NY | $45,061,487 | $6,375,160 |
Concord Antiquarian Society Concord, MA | $23,141,155 | $2,972,281 |
Greenwich Historical Society Inc Cos Cob, CT | $25,626,567 | $1,529,771 |