Brewster Historical Society Inc is located in Brewster, MA. The organization was established in 1969. 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. Brewster 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 12/2021, Brewster Historical Society Inc generated $141.0k 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 (19.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $124.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, ESTABLISHED IN 1964, COLLECTS AND PRESERVES THE ARTIFACTS AND HISTORY OF BREWSTER TO ENSURE THEIR FUTURE ACCESSIBILITY. ITS MAIN BUILDING HOUSES FOUR PERMANENT GALLERIES, A SPECIAL EXHIBITION GALLERY AND AN EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTS RESEARCH AREA ACCESSIBLE BY APPOINTMENT. THE SOCIETY ALSO MAINTAINS A RESTORED 18TH CENTURY WINDMILL AND HOUSE AND A BLACKSMITH SHOP AT WINDMILL VILLAGE ADJACENT DRUMMER BOY PARK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MAINTENANCE OF MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Patricia Roberts Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joann Moran Corresponding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Stephen Jones Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sally Gunning President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William Roberts Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul Daley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $91,969 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,640 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $114,609 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,640 |
Investment income | $2,361 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $21,536 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $882 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $141,028 |
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 | $15,717 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,321 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,917 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,039 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $371 |
Office expenses | $2,638 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $450 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,426 |
Insurance | $16,313 |
All other expenses | $5,327 |
Total functional expenses | $124,373 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $386,688 |
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 | $1,753,384 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $80,421 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,220,493 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,220,493 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,220,493 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Brewster Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $41,113.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Mary-Louise Eddy And Ruth N Eddy Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,000 |
Edward Bangs Kelley And Elza Kelley Foundation Inc South Yarmouth, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Peter And Ann Lambertus Family Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $113 |
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