Wayland Historical Society Incorporated

Organization Overview

Wayland Historical Society Incorporated, operating under the name Wayland Historical Society & Museum, is located in Wayland, MA. The organization was established in 1958. 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. Wayland Historical Society & Museum 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 04/2024, Wayland Historical Society & Museum generated $84.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.5k during the year ending 04/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE HISTORY OF WAYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PART-TIME PROFESSIONAL CURATOR RESPONSIBLE FOR: COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT - RECORDING AND CATALOGUING ALL ITMES IN THE COLLECTION; RESEARCHING AND RESPONDING TO INQUIRES FROM THE PUBLIC; IDENTIFYING LONG-TERM PROJECTS RELVANT TO THE COLLECTION. ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GROUT HEARD HOUSE MUSEUM; GIVING TOURS TO THE PUBLIC AND TRAINING VOLUNTEERS.


MAINTAIN THE GROUT-HEARD HOUSE MUSEUM, A CIRCA 1740 TWO AND ONE HALF STORY COLONIAL HOUSE. COLLECTIONS ARE HOUSED IN THE NINE ROOM FORMER DWELLING. EXHIBITION ROOMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR TOURS AND ARE FURNISHED WITH ARTIFACTS FROM THE 18TH & 19TH CENTURIES, DURING WHICH TIME THE HOUSE WAS OCCUPIED BY THE GROUT AND HEARD FAMILIES. ARTIFACTS INCLUDE FURNITURE, ART WORK, CHINA, GLASS AND OTHER ITEMS. THE MUSEUM ALSO MAINTAINS COLLECTIONS OF PHOTGRAPHS, MAPS, BOOKS, AUDIO RECORDINGS AND OTHER TYPES OF DOCUMENTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS WHO VISIT THE MUSEUM AS WELL AS ONLINE THROUGH DIGITAL COMMONWEALTH, A MASSACHUSETTS-WIDE CONSORTIUM.


MAINTAIN THE WAYLANDMUSEUM.ORG WEBSITE, WHICH IS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR BOTH MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY AND THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE. INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ABOUT THE GROUT-HEARD HOUSE AND ABOUT CURRENT AND UPCOMING PROGRAMS PROVIDED OR SPONSORED BY THE SOCIETY. ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER SENT TO MEMBERS AND OTHER SUBSCRIBERS WITH ARTICLES OF INTEREST ABOUT LOCAL WAYLAND HISTORY. NEWSLETTERS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Schuler Gretchen
President
$0
Trimby Lynn
Treasurer
$0
Farley Mary
Clerk
$0
Gardner-Wescott Kay
Curator
$14,400
Berry Joanne
Director
$0
Bryant Sherry Anne
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$7,900
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$10,200
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$18,100
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $25,300
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $41,000
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $400
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $84,800

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